['Rob Roy' on track]

Hi Mike,

I have recently stumbled across your blog and “lost” a couple of days following your explorations and the development of your techniques.

I have to say my own efforts are strictly low-tech, double-O and post war (the second one). But I’m sure everyone has a touch of nostalgia for early GWR and the great schemes, rivalries and engineering development of that bygone era.

Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to following your progress .May I wish all you like minded enthusiasts a happy and prosperous New Year.

Rich.

[DCC Troubles]

I had a similar nightmare with a fitted West Country, just an intermittent short. I ended up changing it back to analogue and spinning it up in the dark. The centre driver had so much side play it was tracking onto the chassis.

As you say, steam outline is much more "interesting"

Ash.

[A shed and a lock-up]

Hi Mikkel

It's such a relief to see you posting again, I was afraid "Slipper boy" would be your swan song .

Just a thought about the lack of gutters on your smaller shelter, the one at Lustleigh does have a brick base, if the wooden structure sits directly on a hard floor you will get rot up the lower nine inches or so. We don't have heavy rain, just lots of little bits, so the constant drip and splashing up causes the bottom planks/ends to be damp all the time.

Either an interesting retro-fit of gutters or a different weathering opportunity.

Keep up the good work, I always admire your depth of research.

Ash.

[Shoulders of giants]

Mikkel

Your Blog is a constant source of amusement and your scratch building an inspiration to many of us.

Happy New Year, Rich.