BR(ex LNER) Gresley N2 class 0-6-2T no. 69567

Mick Bayliss Locos now sold
BR(ex LNER) Gresley N2 class 0-6-2T no. 69567. Built from the Slaters Rising Star kit. Slaters wheels, MSC JH type motor and gear unit. Superb paintwork by Warren Haywood and just as superb weathering by Richard Pogson. A recent on-line auction buy from Pump House Auctions, and not one that I am proud of. First mistake, I set myself a maximum top bid and I exceeded it. The model, in fully lined out GNR green and brown livery, looked very good in the photo and with the BP and delivery charge it cost me over £900. Much too much for the risk involved. When it arrived, one of the condensate pipes was missing. Obviously carelessly handled during viewing, and without anyone at the auction taking care or noticing, it was lost. I will not be using that auction house again. However, now, after a paint strip, removal of the other condensate pipe, repair where necessary, a repaint and a light weathering, this model is a gem and runs as well as it looks.