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  1. One of the reasons for looking at the Accurascale links was that earlier attempts with plain chain - were very difficult to get control of in the space available - when short enough for realistic{?} looking lengths. The magnetic coupling removes that problem.
  2. Accurascale have some magnetic chain couplings, which can be modified to size, a little way down the page there is one from John ks using a wire replacement to the Hornby hook and another just down the page from there.
  3. The picture seemed to indicate so. https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/transport/lucky-escape-for-huge-lorry-stuck-in-level-crossing-barrier-near-bridlington-4542535
  4. Quote from Scarborough News “The crossing is designed so that there is a lot of space between the level crossing barrier and the actual tracks-.... " Lucky it wasn't in America, where the planners don't bother...
  5. Thank you Shaun, compliments indeed. Mind you, they were done almost exactly 50 years ago, when I had the eyes of an RAF pilot and hands which didn't thrash around more than an angry Blacksmith taking out his ire making a wrought iron gate. I also had the guidance of The Encyclopedia of Military Modelling with Chapters authored by people who were brilliant at the particular topic they were covering {hence Encyclopedia, I guess}. It should be the handbook for anyone in any branch of modelling. I had a look in the garage today, to see if there was any of that tape, but I couldn't see any, nor the set of drawers that it's probably in. I will pop over to the Store tomorrow and see if they are there, it's only a couple of hundred yards down the road. Best wishes Julian
  6. {Reins??} Back 50 years or so, there used to be some flat tape, which I think, was for tying round Christmas and other presents. It was made of parallel lengths of some [unidentified} fibre {cotton / flax??}. The fibres were held together in some sort of coloured resin / glue, as they were not woven in any way. It was possible to tease / cut into the end to separate a narrow section, which could then be pulled away from the adjacent fibres in a narrow, flat strip. Semi-gloss paint for leather straps and matt for haversacks etc. I might still have the remains of a roll, in the garage somewhere, I'll have a look later. Best wishes All J
  7. Town Dray horses often had their nose bag, dangling from high round their neck, hung just slightly too long for them to reach the fodder walking, but nose still in the bag. However when stopped they would drop their heads forward, so the bag would rest on the ground, then they could tuck-in. The system is still quite common with horses out of their fields, resting on long rides / at Meets etc. Julian
  8. Clearly a comment for those with a paw sense of humour.....
  9. Indeed there is / was, supposed to be 150ft above ground level in low flying areas {above 1,000 ft over built-up areas or 500ft from people, vehicles, vessels and structures.} ..... All very well, but you do have to practice getting low enough for the real thing, somewhere!! {Just don't do it over the AoC Flying Training Command, when he's out walking the NY Moors. Especially, don't go back for an inverted pass, to impress the group of pretty young German lady visitors he was escorting!! One of our instructors managed to and got his "Invitation" to see the AoC within an hour of landing - It turned out to be a rather expensive meeting!!}
  10. In this case the lengthly business communications would have been during the time that very individual would have been in control. Very likely to have been the cause in the light that he would have negotiated what seemed to be the best deal for the future of the business and to what he accepted to be a reasonable pay-off.
  11. Perhaps that should be - "a proper lady"... Note: I had a very short [two word] lesson on the subject from a truly delightful lady, which was one of those light-bulb moments.
  12. Somewhere after the turn of the Century, I developed strange vague, spaced-out feelings around mid morning, which slowly went away by midday. It went on for quite a while - until I went to a 50 Yr check-up, a few years later than the opportunity was offered. After the usual checks, I mentioned these odd feelings and after a brief conversation, was asked which alcoholic beverages I might consume. I replied with my favourite refreshments, expecting to be told to cease and desist, in totality. He said, stop drinking "whiskey", my general choice for relaxing after dinner, tv watching, and after preparation for the next day's lessons. I asked if that was alcohol that was causing the problem and I should cease from consuming any, at all. He replied no, but I should cease the Whiskey and replace it with another choice. I was surprised at that comment, but took it onboard and thought that a glass or two of red wine might make a pleasant alternative, apparently having some nutritional value, too. Within 3 days, the symptoms had reduced to almost negligible. At Christmas that year, Bro-in-Law bought me a really nice boxed whiskey glass, with two bottled doubles, of very nice whiskey, like you might ask for on a long distance flight. Boxing day was finished off with the glass of one of the bottles. The next morning was an instant return to feeling really spaced out, really rather grim. I didn't ever bother with the other small bottle, but how did the Doc know that was the problem?? J
  13. We were taught [yes actually taught] that when out, ladies hats on all the time and gents hats on outside, then politely removed them to go indoors.
  14. Interesting dietary thoughts, I hadn't come across that one before, I will have a look at it, although Mrs R has a strong passion for cooked flesh, so it may a search in vain. {I never contemplate standing too close to a barbeque, or bonfire... say no more...!!} An amazing reservoir is a mountain, snow and rain fall on them throughout the year {mostly...} and it falls through millions of small passageways, enlarged to pools / lakes in places and exits to us in tiny brooks around the edges. It doesn't take very long to look at the vast bulk of any mountain to get an idea of how much water there in inside there and how controlled it's exit must be. It's also easy to forget what it's origin is, when it does eventually stream forth into our part of the world. I was reminded of that, with a trip to walk up to the top of Toubcal, in the Moroccan Atlas mountains, at 15.000 ft they get lots of snow. Having decided that it was time to get a decent wash which included the hair. Out came the bio-degradable shampoo, rapid wet and scrub, until satisfied, then plunged the whole scalp, upside down into the little stream flowing from the rocks. The shock was simply like having an instant freezing vice hammered onto the head. It was so instant and mind blowing, that extracting the head from the stream became a distant problem, which required assistance from Mrs R, who was fortunately close by. Thanks to Mrs R, I can still place a glass of Sherry / Port, or similar for Santa and Rudolph, so as not to burst the traditional18 year bubble. I really enjoy a glass of Port and as a result, a nice bottle appears every Christmas. I love it and like to treasure it for a special treat moment, so much so that it remains, there for much of the rest of the year, by which time so many small portions have been added into so many sauces, that I have to await the following Christmas for another taste of a favourite glass. Santa was very good this year and replaced a skiing anorak, which had served a quarter of a century, whereupon the stitching on the seams was giving up in no small measure. Best wishes to you and yours, for a delightful New Year.
  15. Good morning all, Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, from an, also, cold wet English Salisbury [even the dog has retired to bed after a wet walk.] The mince pie and glass of Port have disappeared, so it should be worth checking under the tree..... 🥳 Best wishes all J
  16. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, too. J
  17. I have had the privilege to meet Adrian and his good lady, at a Show. There is no better example of a true gentleman and skilled craftsman, that I am aware of, through more than seven decades. Not only did he have the skills, but presented them with clarity and humour. My thoughts go to his family, who must be missing him more than any of the rest of us can imagine. Rest in Peace, Sir.
  18. Can't recall his name - probably doesn't have time to contribute to these intellectual conversations..... 🙈 🙉 🙊
  19. Ok... new computer sounds good. I've not seen the film, where was that 9F filmed? It looks quite UK ish - which might have contributed to the 9F??
  20. Never mind the new computer, stick to our generation solutions..... https://www.theloupestore.co.uk/Headband-Loupes/Headband-Magnifier-Kit---LED.html 😎
  21. I managed to find the table I was looking for. It's near to the bottom of the page, with a few more comments about where they went. https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/8f-90750-90774-2-10-0-mos-wd-austerity/#:~:text=The 2-10-0 Austerity,2-8-0s.
  22. True, apologies, my error there, saying Region markings - they were BR from 1948 and were initially Black, until Crests got applied later as they appeared / opportunity became available. I have seen a table showing where the locos were distributed to, after WWII, but I can't find the B** thing now. I have amended my post, with a strikethrough and correction.
  23. I suppose that rather depends on what you mean by "first in traffic". They were all WD run, during the WWII and I believe that would mean they all wore WD Khaki green. After being sold off after the end of WWII they would have been black, {Post War austerity would not allow money for fancy colours} with the marking of the railway region they went to. {Edit. Apologies, to keep to your question they would have had BR markings, which for their first appearance in Civvy traffic would be Black, BR Early / Late Crests getting applied later.} Some time later the two owned by the Army, at LMR, were Blue with red trim. {The Black and Khaki Green can be seen here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD_Austerity_2-10-0 The later Army colours can be seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_christie/13757866044/in/photostream/ you may find some WD Khaki Green by scrolling through.} Are you looking at the Ellis Clark website?
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