OK, so I am now actively looking for a Sierra, not found one yet but time is on my side. I have authorisation from swmbo (she who must be obeyed) only proviso being I have to sell one of my steam locos to pay for it all. Haven't touched the bloody thing for years anyway
The book is on order from Amazon, I have a mountain of welding rods, I have sourced about 40 metres of 25mm sq steel tube for just under an 'undred quid. Christ I must be going for it
Got to get me garage roof fixed before I do anything, it is not what you might call water tight.
Thanks to everyone for all the advise, having spent many hours on this forum it looks like there are some top blokes on here. It's so nice to see people exchanging ideas and giving time to their fellow builders.
Regards to all,
Enoch.