January 11, 2024April 5, 2024 What’s on the Workbench? – January 2024 On the workbench this month we have a British Railways Ferry Van in Bauxite Brown made by Sonic Models.This model fits into Era 7 – 1971-1982 British Rail Blue Tops era. For more info on the ERAs system Click Here. I purchased this model from Rails of Sheffield and had them “Weather” it. It was the first time I had got a model weathered at the “source” so to speak. I was curious how it would turn out.I’m actually really happy with it, and I can use this as a reference point for my own weathering. I know “weathering” isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I personally cringe when I see brightly coloured plastics on model railways. I know Rule #1 always applies, but that’s my own view. Even when a Deltic had been washed, it still wasn’t “Day-Glo” blue and yellow. I bought two of these vans. A full rake is way out of my price point.Check back to see what is on the Workbench next month. Rolling Stock rolling stock