There's nothing like seeing something new running on your layout. But with no model railway Black Friday Sales to be tempted by Down Under this year, (or get in trouble with the Ministry of Finance!), this week I put together a short film featuring a friend's small fleet of SSR locomotives that came by Philden Street Yard for a visit. (Click above image to play).
That's the Auscision Models ex-NSW 44204 loco, named 'Paul Fitzgerald'.
Once again, the size of the 442 Class loco is well suited to 'The Yard'.
Side-on, the 442 Class didn't suit every paint scheme it wore, but the yellow gets a pass mark.
Who knows when this loco may find its way back to the refuelling tracks in Philden Street Yard again?
So enjoy this last look at Philden Street Yard with its incomplete overpass scene. The next update will reveal the layout looking finished. Well... apart from the two buildings I want to finely detail over the summer while watching the cricket that is.
