Diesel power in new colours

It´s time to introduce you all to the the only engine of Sörlinge Jernväg so far, the small diesel shunter, which started out as a small Roco engine.
This little fellow was painted in a two colour scheme, inspired by the Z43 "Moroten" (The carrot) and handrails, lollipops and different small details were added or rebuilt to be in line with my swedish memories of this engine.

Nickname for this little diesel is "Stampe", which comes from it´s little jumpy behaviour and "cute" outline. It´s primarily constructed for shunting but since it´s the only engine available it has been seen doing regular line duty with up to 5 wagons in its little hook. Some say it is T.R. Isings brother Sven, who has been adding some bits and pieces (perhaps not always with safety in mind) to this construction to add some additional bite. Behold Stampe in this recently taken photo series from the camera of Enar Basson.

This situation is of course quite desperate, so a new engine has been ordered at Hilding & Son - Mekanisk verkstad. This Addition is eagerly expected but it will sure take some time to construct this advanced machine, since the three employées at the workshop mostly has been involved in repairing farmers heavy machinery - mostly tractors! Anyway - hope is the last thing to leave us, and there is some chance this new engine (Z4p) will be ready by springtime. Good times are coming...