Culmhead

SWAG Bring and Buy 2022 Dear all, What you have all been waiting for or at least I hope so! Please find the form and the terms and conditions of sale and purchase for this years SWAG Bring and Buy Stall attached. It is the same as previous years, with one exception which I hope is good news. Although, cash is preferred, we are now able to accept Credit/Debit cards. As always, there is a cost in accepting payment via Credit/Debits cards and in order for the Charity (British Heart Foundation) to receive the full % amount collected we would kindly ask for a small donation of 1.8% of the total amount to cover the cost of using this payment method, this can in also be cash, but please no buttons. See you on the 24th, regards, Aidan SWAG2022Form.docx

Haven't logged on to Rmweb for a few weeks (or was that months), but very saddened to hear of Grahame's untimely death. I last spoke to him at SWAG 2019, he was great company, full of ideas and new challenges. My sincere condolences to his family, he will be sorely missed. RIP. Aidan.

Had exactly the same problem with the club special Terrier that I only ordered last week, my card has funds and has not expired. Tried to contact customer services several times this morning, but the line went dead on each occasion. Will try again tomorrow, hopefully, with better luck, overall it is quite concerning. Hope all get what they have ordered. Cheers, Aidan

I was very saddened by Stuarts sudden and untimely death this weekend. He was one of the first people (along with Mike) I met as a result of being RM web member and both encouraged me to attend the SWAG event in Taunton, from which I have never looked back. He was always great company and many a laugh was had. Not only this but he was a very skillful modeller, not too good at mechanisms (by his own admission), but then he was a perfectionist! I remember admiring a brass signal box kit he had made for Newton on Teign - it was superb. I'm very grateful to Mike for letting me know personally and we were able to have a good natter and reminisce this afternoon. My condolences and sympathies go to Gill and their two sons, as well to Mike who was a life long and very close friend. It was a privilege to know him and may he rest in peace. Aidan.

Once again, a marvellous day and for me it still is the best event of the year. It's always great to see and catch up with old friends and make new. All the exhibits were absolutely superb as were the demonstrations and just wish I had more time. As well as a big thank you to all organisers and attendees, I must especially thank @devonseasider(Graham) and @Godfrey Glyn for all the help they gave on the Bring & Buy Stall, I could not have managed without them and of course @peter220950who supplied me with copious amounts of tea. Looking forward to next year already. Cheers, Aidan

To remove clip fit bodies, etc, where ever possible I use a selection of good quality pallet knives, these are very thin, spread the load and have rounded (not sharp edges). To keep (wedge) the housing open, paper/cardboard/plasticard are used depending on the circumstance.

Bring out your goods ! Bring out your goods ! Having had a bit of 'turn' a couple of weeks ago, I volunteered to run the SWAG 2019 Bring & Buy stall (Duh). Additional Bring and Buy forms will be available on the day as well as short test track ('00','TT' and 'N'). Any questions please PM me. Cheers, Aidan

I buy from the internet, local shops and traders with at exhibitions. We are very lucky in Burnham-on-Sea, we have Victoria Court Models (excellent for Ratio, Peco, Wills, Dapol, Busch, Plasticard, etc), GW Hurley (has great range of Humbrol (not Rail Colours) and Revell paints etc) and GS Models ( Precision Paints, 'T' gauge, imperial nuts, bolts, drill bits and profile) - these are all within a half a mile of each other and within a couple of miles of me. There are items that neither of these stock, in which case I use the internet or buy from traders at exhibitions, especially for spares and the now hard to find items, such as detailing parts. As regards e-bay, in several hundred purchases I have only been disappointed in a handful of cases - perhaps I've been lucky. I also buy from Kernow, Hattons, Rails, Model Rail Direct (20 miles away) and various others especially when, when I spot a bargain! All in all, I buy from all.

Thank you Jason, This is really helpful, it is definitely the same casting as it has the same defects! Thank you, Aidan

I bought this loco a few years ago that at first glance looked like a K's kit. It has a K's motor fitted on a chassis marked with 'TS' that looks like it has been home assembled. The body is diecast (Mazak?) and not a white metal assembled kit. I haven't been able to find anything on the net, can anyone help? Many thanks, Aidan

No that doesn't, but it does mean that they are not bound by professional standards or have the relevant indemnity insurance.

Just to add to the above, anyone can call themselves an accountant, but not a chartered accountant (of any of the professional bodies). This has been a major gripe amongst chartered accountants for many years. The professional bodies who are allowed to practice publicly are:- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants: - ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Other related bodies cover Scotland and Ireland: - CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (with a public practice certificate only). All the above have their respective regulatory bodies, in the same way as other professions. In general someone offering/ calling themselves 'accountancy services' will unlikely be a qualified chartered accountant. Hope this helps.

Managed to get there today - this is the first exhibition I've been able to attend for quite a few months. As usual, a superb event, very well balanced between layouts and traders. Spent far more than intended, as always is the case (isn't It), but well worth it! Had a good chat with Arthur and a brief hello with Graham ( on the LSWR stand). Cheers, Aidan

This was the fourth occasion that I have had the pleasure of attending and can honestly say that it remains a highlight of the year. This year I decided to attend the evening meal and stop locally. The Old Stags Head B&B owned by fellow RMweber (Graham456) was absolutely superb, as was the evening meal at the Lethbridge Arms (good food and great company) and not forgetting Taunton MRG usual hospitality. As for the day itself, it was the usual relaxed and friendly event and great to chat with friends old and new. Many thanks to all, for a very enjoyable day. Finally just a few photos. Netherhope Halt. Module 1 - Staplegrove. Module 2 - Marple Bridges. Module 3 - Chard. Canute Road Quay Sherton Abbas Helstonish Cheers, Aidan

Hi, I noticed in the Times this morning that the interim FD David Mulligan has now joined Hornby on permanent basis. It is reported that he is a Cambridge maths graduate and trained as an accountant with Ernst and Young, notwithstanding that, the article goes on to say he grow up as a model railway enthusiast and is a avid Scalextric fan. Perhaps, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel, after all, I wish him all the best. Cheers, Aidan