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Other than the Peleton most mornings at 5:30(ish) I had my first proper ride of the year last week. I took the caravan to Monifeith for a few days. Cycled from there to Dundee, hopped on a train to Arbroath and cycled from their back to Monifieth. Around 25 miles all told, with a fair wind at my back (hence the train and always riding south, south-west). The section from Arbroath links to East haven is hard packed gravel, but the rest is paved tarmac, all flat and runs alongside the Edinburgh to Aberdeen section of the ECML the whole way. Most enjoyable and a couple of good spots for railway photography. Most enjoyable. Best Scott. My Two wheeled mount on my four wheeled mount East Haven Beach Cycle path at East Haven Beach Monifeith East Haven Beach Arbroath from the South. Trusty Steed Carnoustie Golf Club, Hotel and Spa Signalling Tower, Arbroath - It was built to communicate with the lighthouse on Bell Rock.

From wiki: ’On occasion, jackdaws, crows and other Corvidae are associated with the rhyme, particularly in America where magpies are less common.[5] In eastern India, the erstwhile British colonial bastion, the common myna is the bird of association.[6]’ Best Scott

I thought that was Crows? that’s certainly how the band got their name, I didn’t know it applied to Magpies… Best Scott.

only available to members, Ian. annual membership is very reasonable though and along with access to NGS exclusive products, also includes a very well regarded bi-monthly Journal, access to an N gauge helpline and more. https://www.ngsjoin.com/join---pay-by-card-or-by-paypal-349-c.asp Best Scott.

@Oliver Rails This is an excellent announcement, and not at all expected. Two packs ordered. Best Scott.

Sorry Andy, I've jumped Oliver's gun. More than happy for you to silence my thread. Best Scott.

A recent Rails email announces that Sonic are to produce the Newton Chambers car carriers in N Gauge. Available in packs of three in both maroon and blue/grey. Personally, I'm over the moon and will take six for the Anglo-Scottish Car Carrier, Perth-King's Cross (Holloway). Best Scott. https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/n-gauge-newton-chambers-car-transporter-packs?_kx=1RgHMA349RmAJbMizFDUkFyJe-UtY-HWSm0EEmXyWfhEPZ_JhpQgMZoANxhBTgyY.RXkVMS&utm_campaign=Sonic Car Carrier&utm_id=01GZ0TPPKY2ARQTC12BN7XV33S&utm_medium=campaign&utm_source=Klaviyo

COWANS SHELDON TRAVELLING HAND CRANE Following the Ferryvan, the Cowans Sheldon 6.5 and 10 ton travelling hand crane will be the next exclusive ready-to-run from the N Gauge Society. The Prototype Cowans Sheldon built prototype 6.5 ton hand crane No. M1 in 1935 for the LMS and several production 6.5 and 10 ton rail mounted travelling cranes during the Second World War, primarily for the LMS, but also a smaller number for the SR. These passed to British Railways at Nationalisation and could be found in yards, works and sidings all over the network. The prototype crane consisted of a conventional yard crane design mounted on a four-wheel steel well wagon. The adoption of a tall 6 foot wide 9 ton counterweight avoided obstructing the adjacent track whilst working and cleared any lineside structures. The crane could lift a maximum load of 6.5 tons when operating ‘on rail’. When in running condition, the jib was secured to the chassis using bracing and the maximum axle load was limited to 14 tons. Some cranes were provided with outrigger jacks and a heavier counterweight and were thus uprated to 10 tons capacity. Rather than the jib resting on a runner wagon, the crane incorporated a tool box/inclined jib rest to which the jib would be restrained using tie down turnbuckles. The cranes worked with match wagons which carried spare lifting tackle, tooling etc. These were of widely different types, often local conversions and thus unique to the crane with which they were paired. The cranes were unfitted (handbrake only) and were not self-propelled. All crane operations were performed by hand using the winding gear contained on the crane superstructure. Initially, the cranes were used during World War 2 in temporary goods yards for Operation Overlord, and to assist in emergency repairs following air raids. They were also utilised in smaller or remote yards and sidings for general lifting tasks where a yard crane was not provided. With the advent of ISO containerisation, this work largely disappeared and by 1965 BR was concerned about the number of accidents involving the cranes. Some cranes were withdrawn whilst a number found a new lease of life in wagon maintenance depots and sidings where they were often used for the fitting and removal of wheelsets with some lasting in BR service until the 1990s. Some examples found their way to preserved railways where they can be seen today. The major differences between a 6.5 and 10 ton crane were the inclusion of outrigger jacks and different sized counterweights. There were also axle box differences between the LMS, and SR types and some cranes showed differences between an angled and a straight upper superstructure frame. These major visual detail aspects varied from crane to crane and each will be correctly represented on the model. The Model The Society plans to offer the crane in both 6.5 and 10t variants and in a number of liveries to span a variety of eras from Era 3 to era 9. The model will be fully detailed with all usual refinements include fine moulding, etched detail, RP25 wheelsets, NEM coupler pockets and will have a poseable jib and rotating superstructure. Owing to the wide variety of wagons used, many already existing in RTR and kit forms, the model will be offered without a match wagon, leaving the choice up to the modeller. A detailed survey of preserved Crane ADM27 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has been undertaken, and a full set of Cowans Sheldon Works drawings has been obtained to assist in making the model as accurate as possible. The CAD model for the crane has been produced and approved. The model is currently at the tooling stage and is tentatively anticipated for release sometime in 2023 and, barring any unforeseen occurrences, it is similarly anticipated that the price will be £51 per model, including VAT. Proposed Liveries: Best Scott.

There is another thread discussing the NGS Event in York in May, but for completeness I thought it prudent to include here as well: Details of the layouts can be found here: https://www.ngaugesociety.org/sandpit/n-gauge-york-three/york-2023-the-layouts/ To help plan your day, the timetable of lectures and demonstrations is as follows (similar times for both days): Best Scott.

BR 1/227 FERRY VAN First up is the news that the Society's latest exclusive RTR project, the VIX Ferry Van, is now reaching maturity, following review of livery samples, with the production examples being prepared for shipment from the factory to the UK. Based on the current schedule, they should be available in the Society shop sometime in June. There are 3,450 units covering 12 variants coming, with an expected price of £30.00 each, and will be available to Society members only. Further announcements to follow when the models are released for purchase. Best Scott. To keep you going, here are some photos of the review samples:

I think it has been a bit remiss of me not to have set up a dedicated thread on RMWeb to disseminate news and announcements in relation to the N Gauge Society. With Andy's blessing this thread is intended to address that. The official avenues for distribution of Society information is via the Society Website, Journal, and Facebook page, but where relevant and where circumstances allow, I'll endeavour to share via this thread as well. For reference, the Society Website can be found here: https://www.ngaugesociety.org/sandpit/ the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/NGaugeSociety Best Scott

Bristol Beaufighter?

I'm extrapolating and assuming this is a PS4 bat? If so I have a drifter too, only a year out from purchase too. Makes those long putts on PGA a tad jaunty so would be interested to hear how you get on and, if positive, details of your chosen repairer... Best Scott.

£33 a pop is a decent price, isn't it? What were they on release? Best Scott. EDIT: Just checked. £26 and £27 (for the EWS ones) so a small premium on the 2016 pre-order price. Still good value 7 years on, albeit the auction hasn't finished yet.

Looking at these latest images, I'm reminded of the quality of your model making. However, equally (or perhaps more so), what really sets your photos apart is the lighting employed. When taking images there is no substitute for good light (good and bright obviously are not the same thing) and the light here is very good. Best Scott.

LMS Sentinel Steam Car at Perth!

This could be Gleneagles? J39 hauling (?) a NBL Type 2..

Perth Shed

Perth Loco Stabling, the old carriage sidings.

I think this is Coupar Angus

D2414 Camperdown Junction, Dundee

West Coast Postal At perth

You should see the state of the other guy!... 47 522 on the old carriage sidings at Perth. I think this locomotive hit a tractor at Forteviot and somersaulted, hence the damage to both cabs.

40173 At Perth (site of goods shed)

Morning Song - Black Crows