brianusa

Being in a similar situation, we go all the way! While I can get to most areas of the bod, including the 'mucky parts', I can't get down to my legs or feet so my wife of nigh on fifty years does the necessary. After all that time, nothing is new and seen one seen 'em all!😉 Brian.

A recent CRS Magazine had a very comprehensive article on this line. Somebody actually walked the remains now almost a jungle. Another article on Penwithers Junction was also featured back along. Brian.

On my O layout, I have Lionel transformers powering points, lights and other accessories even with original cords. I have used them since the layout was first built about twenty years ago. For train control there is a more modern solid state MTH 4K dual controller which has proved to be suitable for my American trains as well as the Hornby Trains.

I rather think a lot of us do that!🙂 Don't feel bad! Brian.

Its going to be hot here in GH today - the first hot spell. Then it will cool off for a few days😁 Brian.

Years ago electric organs were the thing. Had all sorts of help at the touch of a button. They could be played conventionally however and we still a have a Conn two manual from the seventies. Still play it!🙂 Brian.

I had a similar experience when my Dad died, When told of his condition, it was drop everything and go! A bit difficult when you're a few thousand miles away so I got home just in time to see him breathe his last! Wasn't really worth it as he didn't realise it was me! I'm not one for funerals anyway. Brian.

What is it with rail unions - they always seem to want to upset every body and everything at the wrong time by striking. They all must realise the consequences for the public trying to get to work to pay the taxes that pays their wages. Brian.

All my Seuthes failed within a short time also. Other brands also gave up early on; I just gave up on the lot! Can't say I'm missing much!😐 Brian.

Surely we have reached the epitome of detail for OO! What more could possibly be added? Brian

All too soon the heat will get to folk who will wish for the cool weather to return to the usual PNW gloom! Brian.

FYI its 60 old degrees right now in GH, when it should be well in the eighties! Brian

Hot weather seems to trigger a lot of house renovation it would seem. Strange, as any manual labour is shunned here at such times and 'the men' are called in if really necessary😉 Brian.

Perhaps its because of the limited appeal of MO series trains which were not compatible to the other Hornby Series. It is however a good try at utilising small radius track, although the main looks as though the curves have been opened up a bit for the speedier running that MO trains were capable of. An interesting concept, semi serious in appearance and offering a lot of fun. Brian.

Happens all the time on my layout!😀 Brian.

At this time of year its usually a bit hot, so Its just right for me - nice and cool here in GH! Brian.

Why was I born too soon? Brian

That annoying ad on the bottom R/H corner has improved as its now showing very nice operating layouts. First time I've actually checked it out! Brian.

Posted just now 2 hours ago, Gwiwer said: Off to Windsor tomorrow, At the invitation of Her Majesty? Not on your motorbike then hopefully! Brian

At the invitation of Her Majesty? Not on your motorbike then hopefully! Brian

Consider this though, in GH today its around 60 old degrees while the rest of the West coast sizzles awaiting the first major fire. Brian

Some builder are loathed to put in too many add ons - increases the price above market! Also may force lower income groups out of the running thus incurring law suits. Brian.

How much can the average person really do? We listen and react to all the advice and statistics but in the end, having done our collective bit, theres not a lot more that can be done. Things won't improve overnight and it will take many years before any improvement will be noticeable. Apparently we are at the set limit already and still churning out destructive gases and burning coal on an industrial scale. There have been warnings now for years with no real action taken and the likelihood of trying to tell the general public the hard facts will not be undertaken lightly. Already the high prices of groceries and petrol not forgetting baby formula have induced widespread anger, as though anything could be done about it! Wait till everyone figures out that this is the way it will be. Unless somebody has some good ideas!🤔 Brian.

Which reminds me that I came to the US in 1963 as a young lad seeking his fortune. It was worth the trip!😃 Brian.

While I can see saving historical languages, what's the point in today's world? They are difficult/impossible to pronounce and understood by very few. Also it drives another wedge in the state of the union which some might welcome, but to what avail? The sad part is that these wannabe breakaways have a hard time on their own and rely on the largesse of Westminster. What must a simple example like dual language road signs, etc. add to the budget?😠 Brian.