In the time since the last update, further items of rolling stock and motive power have arrived on the 009 layout.
I'll start with the latest motive power.
Although not strictly new, the two NG15s have received updates and new identities to take advantage of the newer V3 CAD files for the engines compared to the V1 prints. The new pair will be numbered NG121 and NG146. Both have already made a good impression running on the 009 test track with NG121 making a appearance at a recent exhibition where it had a run in with a tunnel mouth!
A new steam shunter has arrived in the form of a Cape Government Railways C type NG20 'Midget'. Running on a Minitrains F&C Chassis, its a smooth performer even if it does wheelie if too put power is put to the track. Hopefully, a reprint should fit that with more space for additional weight.
The final new arrival is a new Minitrains Feldbahn 0-8-0T engine. Brought ready to run from the 009 Society, its a very smooth and powerful little engine for its size. Its a very controllable little engine which helps on such a short layout as Blaencwm.
Moving onto rolling stock, an addition 5 RNAD wagons have been brought and built bringing the total upto 6 Box vans and 3 flat wagons. Also an additional 3 NG-B Wagons and 2 NG-Y Ballast hoppers have arrived from Boston Largs Works along with a NG-V16 brake van (the first example of the kit to be sold infact!).
On a passenger coach front, 4 SAR Passenger Coaches have all arrived to my own design and I'm very happy with all 4 of them. They go very nicely with the NG15s and look better in a longer rake. I've also received 3 FR Superbarns from Boston Largs Works which are like normal, fantastic.
Jon
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