Unfortunately, the adverse weather destroyed our rear conservatory and caused my shed to leak gallons of rainwater (well, it seemed like that amount!) on my models (luckily, "McHale's Yard" was covered by a tarp - no, I don't know why I covered it that night - I just had bought the tarp at a £1 shop and thought I'd put it to use (luckily!). The amount of time taken to effect a repair, combined with a new position working as a consultant with a wildlife charity means that I won't have time to complete the layout in time for the exhibition, but I have offered my Gn15 layout, "McHale's Yard" as a replacement, as that's ready to exhibit.

So, I may see you at Crewe Heritage, or not! So much for plans...

Tony