My intention was to place passengers in the coaches - however there is a dearth of 'Victorian Era' seated figures! My client pointed me to the range created by Andrew Stadden, and I selected and ordered the relvant set from his web-site. Within an hour of placing the order Andrew phoned me in person, very apologetic that there would be a weeks delay in the figures as he was going off on holiday the next day! He offered to return the money - or if I cared to wait he would include an extra five figures. Not wishing to decline a very generous offer I elected to wait - but also informed him of their destination.... 'Ahh' he said 'You could probably use Mr Stroudley'... I'd not seen this figurine in the range but, a week later a package arrived -

including Mr Stroudley!

The '5&9' instructions mentioned that customers complained to the 'LBSC' management about the limited headroom in the coaches, stating that a 'man wearing his '12 and sixpenny' could risk damaging it'.

Andrew obviously has his proportions correct!

It only remains for me to thank Mr Stadden publicly for his generous offer and to praise the detailing in his figurines! (www.acstadden.co.uk)