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Yes,I left along with the grandchild about 11.45...I haven't been to the new club rooms yet.....looking forward to it. Enjoyable visit to the shop....good atmosphere...very helpful. Bob,

Might have known...!!! Came away with 2 locos.....25043 green weathered, also the green Standard 4MT, 80135, both chipped at home tonight and running a dream on my layout. Also a childs Marklin Eurostar set........some Christmas day fun with the nearly 3 year old grandchild. Plenty of folk coming and going in the shop too.

Sweet tin was looking the worse for ware at lunchtime today.!! I knew just how to put a smile on my face though, and it wasn't eating sweets.

How about the September 2010 announcement from Kernow of Bulleid Diesel 10203......over 6 years now. I seem to remember being told that " I wont die in a ditch waiting" when I questioned this a few years ago....and I'm pleased to announce I haven't....yet. Last I heard from Kernow a couple of years back, was they were still to visit York to look out the drawings. I'm not excited any longer over this project, and suspect it has not progressed at all since its first announcement......stake in the ground I suspect...and I sort of understand the reasons behind that to some degree. But 6 years on.???

Hi Nick Good to catch up with you at the Wigan show yesterday. First time I have seen the thread on your "Sidings" model layout. What a little cracker..!! Excellent bit of modelling and loved the videos. I shall look forward to seeing it for real next year on the circuit somewhere. Bob.

Hi Jim The answer is to ease your gradients....there is a very simple solution....get a shed 3 times as big.!! Hope that helps. Bob

Hi Guys earlier in this thread there was some discussion by Ed Plant about the size of Combe Martins nameplates. Ed has asked me to post the photo of the two different sized nameplates he has. No doubt he will pick up the conversation from here. regards Bob

Hi Ed, Hope your trip went well yesterday to the Mid Hants.......you have set new standards for our visits in future, going armed with a tape measure no less..!!! It looks like you gained all the information you were looking for.......so when are you fitting the correct ash pan.?? Having all this information on this thread, you know we will be fine tooth combing your final offering of Combe Martin when we next visit your Bournemouth West layout..!! Bob.

Very much enjoyed Abbotswood at DEMU exbn yesterday, made lots of return visits and every time there was action in abundance....sound locos adding greatly to the interest. But for me, it is the operation that stands out. Realistic slow running freights, acceleration and deceleration rates spot on. And even the last wagon disappearing into the fiddle yard out of view at the same slow speed. Well done Phil, and also your team who remain anonymous behind the curtains. Thanks too for the ECoS demo and letting me have a go too. Best operated layout in show for me.!! Bob.

Yes I have always thought its a lot of fuel for just testing.......but I am informed that the testing is rigorous as you might expect, and the engines are run many hours at high throttle settings, massive usage of jet fuel.

Ah Yes Ian......The Royal Scot it was for me too......Crewe Station with my Gran, when I was about 8 (born '48), there was a crescendo of noise arrived behind a wall........it was 10203 north bound.....what a noise. I remember asking the driver , who was stood in the doorway, if he could close the door so that I could read the number. I haven't got a clue what they sounded like, just damn noisy, it was my first ever sighting of a diesel.!!! She was a fantastic Gran too, regularly taking me on the bus to the station for a few hours mostly on a Saturday, I can blame her for encouraging me into the hobby.....bless her. Bob

These are the regular Thursday Grangemouth to Derby jet fuel delivery to Rolls Royce Derby Aero engine plant. I am informed that this Colas service has ceased as of April 7th, anyone confirm.? Wonder what the reasons are, and how the fuel will be delivered in future.?

I'm really pleased to hear that TOUCHCAB will continue, I have used it now for about 5 years and love it. A big vote of thanks must go to Jens, and now to Mike and Karl for taking up the reins. I don't do Facebook, Twitter etc, so will look forward to any updates posted here or on the Touchcab website. Thanks and good luck guys. Bob

I was referring to the activity of Ed Plant at 106 posts, it's no surprise at that level of RMweb activity that the avatar referred to had not been seen by him previously.

Perhaps that's because his activity (106 posts) on RMweb is very low compared to some.!!

Don't live close enough to nip out and see FS these past couple of days. But watched as much as I could on news clips. BUT.....ITS WHISTLE SOUNDS RUBBISH.???

Indeed very sad Peter....I remember well being introduced to Jens by yourself at your LYDCC exbn in Rawtenstall a few years back......I was hooked from that moment on. Bob

As a committed Touchcab user, I am very sorry to hear it is no longer available to new users. I have it installed on my iPhone, iPod and my wifes iPad ( but don't tell her ).....and rarely use anything else to operate my layout with. Thanks for your efforts Jens, it has certainly given me a great deal of pleasure using Touchcab. Best wishes....Bob.

This is the email Ed 66 Plant is referring to. There is no doubt in my mind, it is asking for confusion and alarm.!!!! Hattons maybe need re think how they word this sort of email in future. Bob On Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 15:30, "notify@ehattons.com" <notify@ehattons.com> wrote: Hello This is an email to let you know that the following item has been cancelled from production, and, as you requested an email notification of its arrival, thought you would like to know that it is not now expected to be released. Hornby HornbyMerchantNavy, which you can see at http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=112042 We are unsure of the specific reason for the cancellation, and will try to keep its descriptive text updated to provide any information which the manufacturer releases. You will remain signed-up for notification – so if it is reinstated and delivered then you will receive a notification. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Regards --------------------------------------------------- Hattons Model Railways http://www.ehattons.com 0151 733 3655 Shop open & phones manned Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sun 10am-4pm ---------------------------------------------------

Hi John, For 3 or 4 years I have had Touchcab on my iPhone and iPod........but about 6 weeks ago I downloded it to my wifes iPad (schhhhhhhh) but she doesn't know yet. All three work fine. I understand that Touchcab is no longer supported by its inventor Jens Vesterdahl..........I believe it is no longer available to purchase from iTunes, But if you have already purchased it and it is in your iTunes library, then like me, you can download it to another device, iPad, iPod etc., from iTunes. Bob.

Glad you like the photos CM,,,,,,,,,the model for me is excellent, and a great start for an RTR modeller.......and there is room for the more expert amongst us to do a bit of fettling. I shall get it weathered in due course. Bob.

Here are a few photos of my Hornby Mag / Dapol Brake Tender .

I picked up my Brake Tender at the show yesterday........for me, it looks brilliant.......and couldn't give a monkeys if its a bit out in the detail, cos I certainly wouldn't know. It looks like a Brake Tender, and its already running on my layout...................nice model. Bob

Thanks.......just checked, and yes I too have the email, so will be collecting mine tomorrow.

Is it not too early for a pain, that comes when we are down to 3 months to go normally. I think "twinge" might be more appropriate at the 12 month stage......followed by an ache at 6 months. Bob