WEST ORTON

[Steve M]

A day out the other day for the memsahib's birthday included a quick visit to Hornby after her birthday lunch.
The result was the addition of another BR standard, 6MT Clan Macdonald.
I found it on the bargain shelf, so I fully expected to find some issues. Not disappointed as it had clearly been dropped - cracked smoke deflectors, slightly bent valve gear, missing drawbar screw.
A couple of days of attention and it's a nice runner and less than half price.

[bulleidboy]

Obviously a good deal - despite a little work. A colleague recently picked up a late model Merchant Navy Class at a local toy fair/swap meet for £60.00 - labelled as a "Non-runner" - he has yet to find any problems with it - he thinks the seller put the wrong label on the loco.

[Steve M]

I'm pleased with it. I now have both of the recent Clans.
A little disappointed that they had not labelled any of the faults - I've let Sam at customer services know for future reference.
I may try to find replacement smoke deflectors and possibly rename it at some point.

[Walkingthedog]

Should be able to get some etched brass reflectors. Phoenix Paints make them for the Britannia, might be the same ish.