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'My 70th Birthday Present'

            A chance discussion with Jeff Nicholls one evening at Winwick highlighted that Ellis Clark of Skipton had a recent production of 'O' Gauge Stanier Black 5's. I have waited all my life for a Black 5 that had 'that' look and this model sets new standards in the RTR modelling world. 
Susan and I had a trip to Skipton last week to 'have a look' and I was blown away with the detail and smooth running ... and bought one there and then. 
Cannot praise the staff more highly, I met most of the team behind the development of this loco. 
This is straight out of the box this afternoon, the detail pack contains front steps, cab doors, additional pipes if required and numbers even a cast 8F shed plate. 
I will model it as ex Springs Branch (8F) 45425, in weathered condition but cleaned with oily rags for a Golborne Churches special to Southport, just how I remember it.
   

Taken on: June 29, 2024

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ELLIS CLARK

BLACK 5

45425

SPRINGS BRANCH « less

Sets appears in: • RAILWAY MODELLING • MAINLINE STEAM

Groups appears in: • UK Steam • Rail UK : Railways of North West England more » • Rail-UK Forum • Rail UK: Wigan Springs Branch Depot and District 10A/8F/SP • Rails around the North West. • Northern England Rail • #Rails around Wigan. « less

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