This shot taken outside the engine shed shows the wooden bodied Simplex ticking over. Over a period of time the exhaust has discoloured the canvas cab side which flaps about as the machine proceeds along the track.
The oil drums are Tamiya 1/35 scale military items kit which came with Gerry cans, large drums and buckets. They are mounted on a stand made of balsa and wire.
The Simplex is still idling and waiting for its next assignment, but now Tilly has arrived from doing a job repairing some damaged fencing.
The Simplex sets off at last to collect some wagons that have been loaded the previous day. She is seen passing the small water tower made from odds and ends from the spares box and the balsa foreman's hut.
The Simplex has disappeared under the bridge affording a better view of the no longer used horse drawn implement under the tree. This came from a German Army field kitchen set made by Tamiya.
The owner's brother is seen admiring the crop of tomatoes growing in the long greenhouse. This cash crop makes a valuable addition the estate's finances and after harvesting the old plants are ploughed in as green manure.
The figure is a 1/32 scale Airfix Track Officials and Spectators set of motor racing figures, now made by MRRC.
Peter M
