Obervational update

My previous post described the rolling stock and an outline of the rakes that I was planning to run on the railway. I mentioned that I was tempted to replace one of the Budget Model Railways carriages and acquire a Dundas observation carriage with a guard's compartment. Well I bit the bullet and bought it and have begun the process of constructing it. 

I love Dundas kits but there is something especially charming about these smaller freelance kits. They give me the look that I am seeking and allow me to develop my own fleet of rolling stock without fear of causing offence at interpreting something in my own way. 

So I present to you the latest of the passenger fleet.

I have adapted the kit slightly so that it would fit in with the rest of my carriage fleet. I am not a fan of carriages with balconies. I have just never warmed to the concept. The issue with removing the balcony was that there would be no access to the guard's compartment. 

To that end, I cut down a compartment wall and adapted the rear bench to create an aisle and still allow passengers somewhere to sit. Aren't I considerate?

I still want to adapt the guard's compartment further by adding a seat and handbrake for them to be able to stop the train properly etc. This will be done soon.