I've unfortunately seen the one of the mirror not being on an angle. 

Quote from: Moonglum on May 18, 2026, 09:10:26 PMI was saddened to learn that Moya Brennan (of Clannad) has passed away. I went through a Clannad phase as a result of hearing "Harry's Game". Here is a reminder of what a lovely voice she had...
 

RIP Moya

Tim

After I saw this video a while back, I had to watch the movie again. RIP.

Quote from: Newportnobby on May 18, 2026, 10:04:53 AM

What the heck is that about??  

No idea, I'm just pleased you took that picture at a slight angle with the mirror being there 

Quote from: Moonglum on May 18, 2026, 09:10:26 PMI went through a Clannad phase as a result of hearing "Harry's Game".

Likewise. Their harmonies and keyboard work always resonated with me

I was saddened to learn that Moya Brennan (of Clannad) has passed away. I went through a Clannad phase as a result of hearing "Harry's Game". Here is a reminder of what a lovely voice she had...
 

RIP Moya

Tim

If you are happy with the Peco Collett and that massive tender that they hardly ever ran with, then this is ten times more reasonable

Protecting your eyes when you wake up in the middle of the night needing the loo. Just a dim light so you do not stub your toe on something solid moving from dark to bright light. Also protecting theIR reputation in case of a medical claim for damaged BIG TOE!

Quote from: port perran on May 18, 2026, 05:16:34 PM@chrism - do you happen to know when it was repainted from black to green?

Sorry, the sole reference I found said "late 1950s".

https://www.7mmloco.co.uk/2021/02/21/brwr-grange-class-4-6-0-no-6809-burghclere-grange/

Quote from: port perran on May 18, 2026, 05:16:34 PMAs I said, the locomotive is a good runner especially after a good run in which seemed to confirm that it had never previously been run.

Certainly if you want a Grange to run well it needs the 4000 gallon tender, which is what you have on both your models. The current Dapol 3500 gallon tender is poor at current collection (The forthcoming Manor and Mogul will of course be much better, fingers crossed).

Bob

Thank you both.

@Bob G , I believe the model to be as purchased. It belonged to a collector with no model railway so had probably never previously been run.

I'm happy for it to have the incorrect tender so I'll probably heed your advice and "deal" with that white lining.

As I said, the locomotive is a good runner especially after a good run in which seemed to confirm that it had never previously been run.

I'll post a photo of the amended livery in due course.

@chrism - do you happen to know when it was repainted from black to green?

Thanks

Martin