Terry writes: This model is based on an old Triang “OO” gauge model with handwheels made from the wheel hubs of a 1:24th Ford “T”.

Gerry Balding’s been building some Eaton Railway stock.

Gerry writes: Katie is scratchbuilt from plasticard on a Hornby “Ben” chassis to a scale of 1:24. The boiler uses 25mm diameter electrical tubing - £1 from B&Q for 2 metres (enough for a lifetime’s scratchbuilding). The dome is from Alan Gibson. The whistle, gauge glasses, tools and Roscoe lubricator are 7mm scale items and were picked up at local exhibitions.

Alongside Ian’s “Bill” conversion (see the separate entry for this), Ian sent in this picture of his recreated Heywood train.

All I know about this model (I may have mislaid Ian Holmes’s explanatory email as it was sent in way back last year) is that it was originally a Hornby “Bill” from the Thomas The Tank range.

Terry writes: The basis of this was a “Sidelines” Gnat less the bonnet and sides.

Gerry Balding’s also sent us photos of his Hudson-Hunslet model.