Passenger needs.

I've done it! My first ever kit! I am really happy with the results. I bought a Ffestiniog based compartment carriage that I've built as an open 2nd class carriage. It still needs a few flourishes, like the window surrounds and glazing, but it looks brilliant. I've gone for a mock Carmine and cream livery for my railway. The finances this month would not allow me to get several sets of railmatch paint, but I am happy nonetheless. Once it's glazed and weathered a bit it will fit in very well. I've learnt a lot of lessons for my next carriage kit and can't wait to tackle the next one. I want to do a rake of these Ffestiniog style carriages and then maybe a rake of VoR style carriages. I may even use a different livery for those. Scratchbuilding is a long way off for me. But I am beginning to see the appeal.

You will also notice that there is a FR style bug box hanging around. This came with the diesel. I'm thinking of using it in a works train rake but I need to give it a bit of a refresh and a second coupling before I do anything else with it.


Watch this space...