SIngle Fairlie gets a run ...

I used the track cleaning loco to get the track cleaned outside...

Then got out the single Fairlie for a run in the sun .....

Track Cleaning Loco ...

 Collected the replacement track cleaning loco from the 'click and collect' delivery point today. After wrestling with the packaging... the loco emerged (included was the operating manual)

I removed the grinding wheels for inspection - completely worn down with a cover plate missing

I had kept all the bits from the previous tracking cleaning loco, so I could select the best bits to reassemble..

and then put back into the loco... then cover replaced..

On duty cleaning the track on the garage layout...

runs nicely, cleans better than the old one.

Something New (4) - Fresh from the paint shop ...

 Both of the diesels have had their coat of paint; they are being inspected by Sir Percy Trayne and his assistant with a couple of the maintenance team.

'Something New' (3) - testing ...

The two diesel loco builds are done, both need the final paint finish to be applied; I've been out to the garage layout to do some trial running of them - working fine...

'Something new' (2)... another diesel

 Well not brand new, but using up the bits left from yesterday's dis-assembly; decided to make up another track powered diesel loco based on the LGB motion.

The bits selected ...

trial fit of parts...

The loco works has two build assembly jobs to complete and some spare parts for the new track cleaning loco when it arrives (grinding wheels, light housings and light bulbs).

Ouch my wallet ! Dis-assembly and 'something new' ....

 The old track cleaning loco - its cleaning days are over, the grinding motor part is defunct; I've had to buy another one - I've found a reasonably priced second hand one (£300 !! ouch my wallet !! 😢). The old loco, arrived for service on the CVR in 2009 (second hand buy),  so it has lasted me 13 years

Off to the loco works for dis-assembly ....😟

Another loco which is a spare, a Playmobil RC battery powered one 

- it too got sent to the loco works 😕

But bits from both (the Playmobil chassis plus the LGB cab and body will make a new battery powered diesel 😀; all other useful spare parts to be kept (an LGB motion for spare is always handy)