Well on to the next project for the layout. This time it's a coal loader for the steam engines and we're doing it the old fashioned way by bucket and shovel.

The Kit is a Durango Press number DP-41. Cover image below.

Starting off with assembling the basic frame.

While that's drying I'll show how the coal going to get there.

This is a Hornby drop side goods wagon. I've removed the couplers and lined the bed with wood left over from my water tower kit. Then glued some Woodland Scenics coal in place. I like this because the sides actually fold down and plan on placing a workman with a shovel in it.

This was a few hours afternoon project. I also plan on having a couple of horses to pull it. few more pics below, and stand by for part 2.