New coal wagons for the L&TR

[Tigger]

Many thanks for your comments Mike.  These wagons have been weathered since I took the works photos.  Beware the low bottom loop of the Peco couplings.  They are lower than the ones I was using 30 years ago and on my rolling stock, because I've fitted them fairly low to satisfactorily engage with the loco couplings they tend to catch on the point blades, leading to derailments.  I actually expected this to happen so it's not a surprise to me although it's a bit of an embuggerance, to quote Terry Pratchett!  Also, the coupling loop itself is slightly more angular than the earlier design and this can lead to a bit of coupler-buffer lock (and derailment) on my 9 inch points.  All the three main coupler kits are excellent - Windle, Greenwich and Peco; I've had great success with them all.  It's horses for courses and I use Peco now because they're compatible with the Peco I used 30 years ago.  And compatibility is very much the secret.  And careful set-up, of course!