Scottish headlights…
When I built 37035 the one detail I neglected to add was the Scottish ‘car headlight’, added by both Eastfield and Inverness to 37s (and some 26s) before the introduction of the ‘sealed beam’ square box to improve visibility for the driver as well as making the locomotives easier to spot on level crossings. However, with the latest project, 37025, it felt an important part of its character… I am modelling the late spring of 1984. Quite specific I realise, and unlike my usual approach to modelling projects. In that period I can mix both 26 and 37, large logo and plain blues. 37025 was an early recipient of the livery - and I will share its genesis when she’s finished. Today, I’m talking details. Today I’m talking these headlights. Photo ‘jjm2009’ embedded from Flickr ( https://flic.kr/p/22Q1W7Y ) West Coast Models offer a tiny 3D printed one - I had been wary of using these in the past, they’re a touch over scale and very fiddly - I’ll be honest though, I knew I couldn’t do anythi...
