The Power of the Merchant Navy Class

One of my fondest steam train memories is watching 35027 Port Line pull out of Sheffield Park station in 1995.  This locomotive didn’t stay at the Bluebell Railway, as they found it too expensive to run, but it’s shear size and power left a lasting impression on me that would last a lifetime.  I’ve included…

Recreating preserved N class 31874 and Merchant Navy 35027 Port Line

Today’s post shows two models that started life with different identities.  Both were re-numbered and re-named by Modelmaster decals/brass nameplates (http://www.modelmasterdecals.com/).  My experience with using Modelmaster’s decals has always been very good and I thoroughly recommend using them.  In the case of Port Line, the cab numbers included a green blanking patch.  The nameplates are…