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I was in Dolphin Antiques today and they had some OO older Bachman and Hornby locomotives and Mainline coaches, amongst other things, that may be of interest to some. No idea if they are priced keenly or not but thought I’d share: Best Scott.

Chris, excellent to hear that you are all good now after your treatment. I wonder, would you be prepared to expand on the side effects that you experienced? I personally find that it is much easier to deal with such things if I know what to expect, and sometimes the medical profession is quite vague about them. I completely understand if you'd rather not elaborate. Many thanks @Ian Morgan for starting this informative and thought provoking thread. Best Scott.

"Steve questioned why the domestic train driver wasn't told to depart the station and to wait further down the track." "It's an absolute shocker," "You'd have thought the organisers would have made sure no other trains pulled up at the same time. They knew what time the Flying Scotsman was arriving." 😐

Ferryvans now available to members. https://www.ngsjoin.com/br-ferryvan-vix-8882-p.asp Best Scott

Good morning. it is expected that the Ferryvans will be released for sale today. Best Scott.

Yes, a very attractive unit. Quite reminiscent of some of the North American Metro trains. It's a pity it didn't win...

Ambergate Cutting 1985. There aren't many photos of these prototype units about?...

Durham 1971

Brush Type 4 in undercoat...

All sorts of interesting in this shot... Derby c.1966

An odd shade of blue, and a couple of broken windows. Beautiful image, however... Liverpool Street, May 1960

Recently arrived in the Society shop is a new rolling stock release under the NGS banner. Kit 80 is a model of the LMS/BR 3 plank Medium Open "Medfit". This is another ex-Parkwood Kit resurrected by the Society. The LMS, and later BR, built over 10,000 of these medium open drop sided wagons between 1935 and 1950. The LMS was the only group company to build medium open wagons. Under BR they were often borrowed by the engineers, for example for carrying used ballast, and in the 60s most were transferred to the engineers department where they lasted into the 80s. The kit is straightforward to build using a Peco 10ft chassis kit which is included. Go get them here (members only): https://www.ngsjoin.com/kit-80-lmsbr-3-plank-medium-open-8982-p.asp Decals are not included in this kit, but are available under 'NGS Decals, item NGST0800 Further details and building instructions can be found here: https://files.ekmcdn.com/dec4p0d/resources/other/kit-80-lms-br-medfit-3-plank-open.pdf Best Scott.

An update has been posted elsewhere by an officer of the Society that will interest those awaiting the remainder of the NGS Hunslet shunters: "The NGS is very conscious that some members still have not received their Hunslet models and work is ongoing to rectify this. The issue is that insufficient functional PCBs were supplied, and the PCB supplier is no longer working. The NGS is pursuing multiple options. These include exploring whether the failed PCBs can be repaired and, if that is not feasible, sourcing replacements from an alternate supplier. The NGS would like to apologise again to those members still waiting and thank them for their ongoing patience and understanding." Best Scott.

Journal 3/23 – Faulty Copies It has come to the Society’s attention that the batch of Journal 3/23 recently posted to members may contain some faulty copies. The copies concerned are missing pages 35 to 66 – these have been replaced by a duplication of previous pages. Please examine your copy at the earliest opportunity and, if you have been unlucky enough to receive one of these rogue copies, please advise the membership-secretary (membership-secretary@...), preferably by email, so that steps can be taken to obtain replacements and get them sent out as soon as possible. Best Scott.

I am aware of the difference between the two, and I'm not mixing anything up. There is no argument. All I'm trying to say is that a) in response to the initial post from Brian, there is procedure for what we saw on the video and b) it's not really correct for us to comment on the airmanship of an individual or individuals when we weren't there and aren't party to all the information. Ever wished you hadn't bothered sharing information? Best Scott.

Okay Best Scott.

Regarding 2), my understanding of that procedure is that it isn’t there for the airman’s benefit, it’s there for ATC’s benefit and the efficient despatch of aircraft at busy times. Best Scott.

I knew I had seen something about this in the Heathrow procedures before, but didn't want to comment until I had found it/proved I hadn't imagined it. Paragraph 2 deals with conditional line up clearance. "...may cross the runway holding point...upon receipt of clearance. There is no requirement for the subject aircraft to have commenced it's take-off roll before entering the runway. This being the case, I'm not sure we can call into question the airmanship of the second aircraft. Best Scott..

I had a little chat with Dan on the Rapido stand at the NGS event at the weekend about time scale for the 44. The response was centred around a need to get the chassis right in the sense that the project becomes most viable when an identical chassis is used for all three classes. This means that although the 44 doesn't necessarily have the same features as the 45 and/or 46, the chassis for the 44 needs to, by design, have these features available. It was also suggested that the chassis will be more like Rapido North America's chassis engineering-wise. This should mean that reliability is improved from the 28 design. I personally am encouraged by this. The Rapido North America locomotives are the strongest and most reliable of all my N gauge locomotives. Best Scott

Waverley April 1st 2023. My photo.

For those attending the NGS event at NRM York by car, below is a nice clear map of the excellent York Park and Ride system. As you'll note, the Rawcliffe Bar service (Green Route) stops right outside the NRM, and so this P&R is ideal for your event. In addition the blue turquoise, white and red routes both stop at the Station entrance. Best Scott.

For those attending the NGS event at NRM York by car, below is a nice clear map of the excellent York Park and Ride system. As you'll note, the Rawcliffe Bar service (Green Route) stops right outside the NRM, and so this P&R is ideal for the event. In addition the blue turquoise, white and red routes both stop at the Station entrance. Best Scott.

Hi Paul. Yes I see the blue now, beautiful wee thing. We have a British Short hair, similar colouring, but they are quite standoffish, not really keen on snuggling. I understand the Ragdolls are more couthie and like a lap to curl up on. I hope she brings you many years of happiness! Anyway, back to the railway... Best Scott.

Is it a rag doll? Looks like but no blue eyes? Best Scott

Absolutely gorgeous! Best Scott.