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Hornby 0 gauge clockwork to the rescue?

Like them or not, fictitious PO wagons are part of our hobby's history, from pre-war Hornby 0 gauge banana and mustard vans through Peco wonderful wagons to the present day. There are probably a number of modellers who would have been lost to the hobby had such wagons not formed part of their youthful experience. I am slowly working my way through my collection of wagon kits to make my goods trains more authentic - but that doesn't stop me from running some of these "fun" wagons, which will be of more interest to the grandchildren than another anonymous grey 5 plank wagon.

I wonder if GWR stood for "Great Work Robinson"?

Tomorrow's trains between Bletchley and Bedford cancelled in advance of the approaching storm.

There's a very attractive stone built house in Newton There's a lovely stone built house being renovated in Newton Morrell, which I often pass on my way west if I want to avoid the M4. I first noticed it in the 1990s but the works are still ongoing! It somehow seems appropriate to EWR and the old GCR route.

The A5s look impressive. Plse what are the open wagons - was that a Mathieson branded box?

oops, don't know what happened there - the "quote" box seemed to get lost. I agree, no 22 does look very much at home. What services is she working - main line, Kingsbridge branch or something like the old Kingsbridge - Saltash service?

I'd not heard of this before. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-private-monorail-tunnel-under-north-london-18916/

Network Rail website gives some dates:- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/railway-upgrade-plan/key-projects/east-west-rail/bicester-to-bletchley-milton-keynes/ Track laid Bicester - Claydon this year, Claydon - Bletchley next, testing complete 2024.

I was fortunate enough to acquire a kit-built example at a toy fair some years ago. A pretty little loco but it isn't currently a well-known class so I don't expect an RTR version in the near future. Maybe when the A1STL achieve progress has been made on the new build loco?

Please, what is the best method you have found of fitting alignment dowels to a lifting flap?

Ally Pally is one of my favourite shows also. 60+ years ago my friends and I would catch a 233 to the Palace to fly our balsa wood planes. In later years, we would drive up to walk the dogs with my Mum and Dad. (After he was widowed, my Dad took a nun to watch a file in the Great Hall, but that's a different story!). From the terraces, I can still see my childhood home and the site of my school, whilst the views of London are different on every occasion. My Dad used to maintain that it was going to rain if you could see the mast of the Crystal Palace transmitter! In terms of the exhibition, I find the smaller room is interesting because of the specialist traders. There used to be one stand that always had kit-built LNER coaches and i was fortunate to acquire both an 8 coach suburban articulated set and also a Leeds triplet restaurant set. However, in general, I prefer the Great Hall for it's light and airiness. Sadly, it is unlikely I shall be attending this year unless the Covid risk falls or the organiser toughens entrance requirements, as last month I spent a week in hospital with pneumonia.

You did talk of building a couple of tank engines - J50 and J52.

Not even a Saturday in August - Bank Holiday weekend?

What policy is being applied regarding Covid?

They really look rather super. As an ECML modeller, I'm jealous!

Have only had a brief look, but the only thing pre-1948 I could see was the GC signal box in green, and that would have lasted well into the 50@s.

That's beautifully weathered. I know they performed well on the M&GN but I still think it's an ugly beast! It would look so much better with a lower running plate and extended cab side sheets.

Nice to see the model of Sheffield Victoria. Is there layout in build, planned or pipe-dreamed?

Oops! I had forgotten them. Three green Kitmasters somewhere and an Airfix Pug with motorising kit and Romford Terrier 7 pole motor, which I failed to convert to narrow gauge.

Might be worth looking at nets sold for aquarium use. Please post details of the build.

Revell kit of USS Forrestal - 56 years.