Roddy Angus

As the structure is listed, they will no doubt have removed the stonework for safe keeping until it can be used to rebuild the viaduct. Roddy

Just to make it clear, both the Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Act 2006 and the Edinburgh Tram (Line Two) Act 2006 were Acts of the Scottish Parliament. Whilst Messers Brown and Darling may have supported the tram project, it was the Scottish Parliament, not the UK Parliament which approved the construction of the tram network in Edinburgh. The major problem with any significant project in older towns and cities is the lack of accurate maps of what utilities and other structures actually exist under the areas covered by roads. In Edinburgh, substantially more work was required to reroute utilities and to remove obstructions, such as an air raid shelter in Princes Street, than was originally anticipated. Lessons were learned and the second stage of the Airport to Newhaven route was built mainly on time and to budget, including having to remove old graves which were under an existing road. I hope this information is helpful. Roddy

If you use a digit to push it, is it then digital?

Another vote for Scottish 156s. Roddy

If you do get the opportunity to visit Harburn Hobbies, you won't be disappointed. The cable car may not be in the window but the Meld nameplate is above the counter and Gill, and sometimes Bob, are still serving customers after 60 years. Roddy

Leith had modern electric trams whilst Edinburgh had old fashioned cable trams, the muddle was because passengers had to get off one tram and get on another at Pilrig Street as they could not run on each others system. Roddy Ps I am being a bit tongue in cheek, but I am a proud Leither.

Interesting video, Lewis did well but unfortunately his lack of knowledge of Leith, of which Edinburgh is a suburb, and the history of Edinburgh trams means that he has make a number of errors. However it is still a good entertaining video. Roddy

Are both Class 37s likely to be on your layout at the same time? If not, can't they both be given the same number, assuming the function no. are the same? Roddy

The above link may be helpful, but unfortunately a lot of the photos are missing. Roddy

Should it not be one of each on both doors?

Whoops? Roddy

Would it be possible to build a magnet into the scenery at the entrance/exit to the fiddle yard so that the lights were turned off/on as the train was driven out or in? Roddy

When selling plastic model kits on ebay, I noticed that bundling a kit together with separately available etched and resin enhancements rarely achieved a good selling price. I think that this was probably because those that wanted the enhancement parts already had the base kit and those that just wanted the kit didn't want to pay for the enhancement parts. Neither type of buyer wanted to pay for the bits they didn't want/need. My view is that you should always sell items individually to get the best price. Then buyers can bid for only what they need. Regards Roddy

How about these? https://www.track3drailwayparts.store/products/class-59-66-bell Roddy

A suggestion. A paper template, to scale, which shows the plates position in relation to grills, windows etc, which the modeller can cut out, including a hole for the plate, and lay on the side of the model. The plate can then be placed in the cut-out for the plate and positioning should be accurate, or as accurate as the modeller's cutting out and positioning on the model. Some may find this helpful. Roddy

Asked at the Hornby stand at Scotrail and the suggestion that the Deltic had been cancelled was news to them. Roddy

The easiest way to change the destination boards would be to remove the body, which you have already asked for advice on, and then simply push out the destination board from the inside of the body shell. The "hole" in the body shell can then be cleared of any old PVA glue by running a cocktail stick, or similar, round the ledge. The replacement destination boards can then be fitted using PVA again. Best wishes Roddy

There was always the Humber pig. Did it have a real wood dashboard like other Humbers I wonder? Roddy I still miss my old Humber Sceptre, the most fun car I have ever had!

The washing is to remove any residual mould release agent, which can cause problems when painting models. Washing up liquid is normally sufficient to remove any residue. To be honest, I have never bothered and haven't encountered any significant problems over the years. Roddy

Your right, it can be read that way. Please accept my apologies No Decorum. Roddy

Read the final sentence of his post! Roddy

Snap. Roddy

I had the same problem with the grill, some dots of pva were sufficient to refit it. Roddy

You could try flattening the mesh by clamping it between two flat surfaces and immersing it in warm to hot water. It might make attaching it easier. Roddy

An option to choose Royal Mail 48 hour tracked would be great, even if it required an additional payment. Roddy