There is not a lot of model making going on at WMD HQ at the moment as I am tackling one of Mrs. Woody's jobs on her list for me - painting the lounge! The painting itself is fine, but it is the moving of stuff and preparation of surfaces that takes the time! I certainly have gone through some filler dealing with cracks and holes that have developed since the last painting operation. As I said to Mrs. W, it is a slow job! I think she is immune to that phrase from me after many years!
Now something that is quick, in fact it is a record breaker, was sent to me by Mr. Beecham, he of cycling prowess, model making skills, loyal blog reader and now videoer! He was fortunate enough to be at Grantham Railway Station when Sir Nigel Greasley went through on its way to Alton in Hampshire via South London. This is a brother locomotive to Mallard which claimed the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126 mph (203 km/h) on the downward grade of Stoke Bank, south of Grantham between Little Bytham and Essendine stations during a trial of a new type of braking system. The speed was achieved during the downward grade of Stoke Bank, south of Grantham at milepost 90¼, between Little Bytham and Essendine stations. Whilst Mallard hauled a seven-coach train, Sir Nigel Greasley was only hauling one when it went through Grantham, unlike back in the day when it would have 14 or so coaches behind as it went through this station, which may explain its speedy passing as you can see in the short video. As Mr. B advised me, turn the volume up to hear the whistle! Nice one Mr. B for catching this on film and sending it on to me!
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