TT-Pete

"around" maybe, however "between", not so much...

Sounds uncomfortable.

And another one in agreement, in my case having dabbled with Hornby 1:120 I have now decided to remain with 3mm, and although I think some in the 3mm Society saw it as a threat, it perhaps works well as a recruiting sergeant. Stange how things can work out sometimes.

I like the term "shuffling plank" and intend to use it more often in conversation. 😁 Having two independent circuits is a really good idea and I noticed that we often had more motion at any one time than some of the other larger DCC layouts that were effectively operating "one engine in steam". Ridiculous maybe, but effective, using the headshunt to kick back is more visually engaging and doubles the distance the loco travels in front of the viewing public. Yes, it could do with being a bit higher, and perhaps some outriggers to stabilise it for when clumsy great hulking operators keep knocking their knees against it and threatening the first airborne class 76. Adding crews is an interesting one, agreed for a roundy-roundy layout, but on a shuffling plank won't it look a bit weird with stationary locos all fully crewed? Also don't they need to be at both ends given the reversal moves as mentioned above? Cheers, Peter

Here's one I took:

The LMS Ivatt diesel progresses; My only criticism is that the 3d printed buffers are very fragile, having snapped several off I have replaced them with metal Tri-ang A1A buffers. I paid Fox Transfers to reduce the artwork for the numeral etchings to 3mm scale (eek! expensive!) but at least when that's done any future purchasers will be able to get them at the usual price. Cheers, Peter

Oh how I hate it when that happens (usually a cat's hair in this household!), or noticing that you sprayed a bit too long, or too close, and now have curtains. Varnish hides a multitude of sins, but can also introduce new ones... Hope you're not facing worst case scenario.

I have experienced this from several mainland european manufacturers/retailers of late. 😢

I reckon Rackarkatten would give Marley a run for her money...

Good man. The 3mm Society membership form can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/3mmpublic/a-1 🙂

Oh dear, I really shouldn't go to shows like York, now I've got all kinds of new ideas running around my brain, I really did not need any more projects but now for some strange reason I'm thinking that radio-controlled battery-powered locomotives are the way to go... @Red Devil can't wait to read all about it in the Mixed Traffic article! (nudge, nudge 😁).

Well that was a bit of a trek, but what a fantastic couple of days! First a big thanks to Phil for inviting me and trusting me operating Bluish, maybe it's small, but it's perfectly-formed and oozes character from every angle with loads of well-observed cameos, on day 2 I was still finding little details I'd missed first time around. It was great to be able to put faces to many of the RMweb crew and meeting old 3mm Society friends I haven't seen in years, really made me think that I need to get out more! And thank you for all the kind comments regarding my locos, it was nice to be able to see them running in a fitting environment; But total kudos goes to Phil, that fleet of 76's and the EM2 really are the dog's undercarriage. 😃 Thanks again Phil and hope things go well today. Cheers, Peter.

Umm, guilty as charged! I got bored during a work Teams call a while back, so was perusing Lenny's website in the background, used the contact page on his website, then had a conversation on email "lennyapplegreen@hotmail.co.uk" and about a month later one of these turned up (seen stood next to my OO version): The chassis is fab, very smooth and excellent low speed running, as good as Piko/Roco in my opinion.

Hi Dave, Yes, I also have noticed that Lenny can be a bit heavy on the window frames, the class 07 I have recently started being a case in point (it looks like it's wearing diving goggles in case it falls off the quayside); vs. Yes, No: a.) very interesting (more please!) and b.) good motivation to get on with your own stuff! I was in 2 minds what to do about the window frames, but having read your post I've now decided to get the scalpel out and trim them off. Cheers, Peter.

Awesome picture. :^)