Flange Squeal: Episode 2, October 2024. Layout Update, Walton on Trent, 1990s WCML Model Railway

A strong INTERCITY flavour this month as I prepare 87 002 Royal Sovereign for traffic and take a closer look at the WCML push-pull coach sets. I finally make some progress on the platforms, plus a quick round-up of my purchases since the last episode.
Music credits:
So, Relax
Leon Redbone
The Magnificent Seven
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel

[@kierhardy2789]

Enjoyable and informative video .....Tail lamp for the trailing GUV?

[@WaltononTrent]

Thanks. Yes, eventually, and some weathering. There’s a lot of work to do on all my rolling stock but my efforts are going into building up the layout at the moment. Lots to do!
Cheers
Rich

[@darrelldeltic807]

Fantastic update, great progress on the station platforms, just a thought about the gap, have you considered some sort of aiko (not sure how you spell it) drain where it will still be visible ? Lovely sets of mk3’s and AC traction , thanks for sharing , cheers Darrell

[@WaltononTrent]

Thanks Darrell. Funnily enough, that's exactly what I'm going to do! Since uploading the video, I've filled it in with an all-purpose filler and it now looks a lot like a scale-depth drainage channel. I'm about to head into the loft and do some work on it this afternoon and I'll put it in the November update.
Thanks for the support.
Cheers
Rich

[@railwaymechanicalengineer4587]

HEAD AND TAIL LIGHT RULES.
Loco lighting. It is against the rules to show head or tail lights between vehicles ! Headlights must only be at the front of the train, and tail lights at the rear of the train. Any intermediate lights left on, implies a collision has occurred between two trains, and requires a "stop and examine" order. (A signalman MUST put the signals to danger and STOP such a train).