York haul

Of course, I bought stuff at York. You know the rules, no going to a show without supporting the trade a little. 

First, a Hornby Steampunk diesel. I've always had a soft spot for the Steampunk range, and now it's discontinuted, I wanted to pick up the diesel. Of all the models, it's the one I liked the most, and also one I couldn't blag for free. 

My thinking is that with a proper paint job, and some extra grebble, the is a nice model to be built. Well, now I have my chance. No rush, I just picked it up when I saw it. 

On the same stand was a crate of Playcraft signal kits. For two quid each, I picked up a couple out of curiosity, but now I've had a proper look, I wonder if I should have bought more. The range of signals to be built from the kit is impressive, including juntions with multiple arms. They are probably easier to use than the Ratio kits too. 

And then, just as I was about to pay, I spotted a plastic crate with a couple of LGB tipper wagons. I enquired, and was told it came in with a job lot, and was mine for £30. 

So, three tipper wagons, for the price of one. The side tipper is particually nifty, with a lever that flaps the lower sides out. 

In the crate are half-a-dozen LGB transformers. I've no idea if they work, but know a man who can check. I've wanted to investigate more powerful control for the garden line for years, so we can run the track cleaning loco, and now I'm part way there. Mind you, I think the bargain was the "I'm not lugging that box back in my van" teritory. Who cares? 

Aside from that, there are various books and magazines, but I'll not worry you with those, except one, later this week...