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They do look good

Lovely looking layout, as above I look forward to seeing more of it.

Proper old school modelling, it is becoming a rare skill these days. Well beyond my abilities but II can still appreciate the ingenuity and skill involved, keep sharing please

Sweet !
I don't suppose you took pics of where and how in case someone fancies doing the same sometime ?
I must admit I usually prefer to see if I can find a tender fitting version of whatever loco I am trying to obtain to keep life easy !

Having had "Britannia haul us on our "posh day out" she certainly has the yellow axle boxes now: https://i.imgur.com/pfoXRDx.jpg I found this thread on a preservation forum with the first pic in black and white, with Britannia looking very new, and it look like maybe she has them, but...