Hi Guys,

Having, for many months, complaining about the running qualities of my Bachmann BR Blue Class 08 (it was very poor, but we tried everything!), we have brought a new one!

It is a Hornby model, in Cotswold rail No. 08847, which we picked up for 45 pounds.

It liked this model because of two reasons:

1.) It had the high level air pipes, which are suitable for a 3rd rail fitted layout

2.) The Cotswold Rail means that I can say it's on hire to which ever company I chose

Here's a couple of pictures of it on Bigporth:

It will make it's exhibition debt at the Newbury Show this weekend, if your there, come and say hello!

Remember I'll also be attending Ris-ex on the 21st February and Churchrail on the 6th March!

Comments welcome

Simon