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60536 might be controversial in certain company?

Don't mention 61663 or 61664 unless you know where you are in Merseyside.

Nah, not if you keep to the funny side of things. How about all the Clans having to be shedded very carefully Geographically for example?

34001 and 34003 were hated by their respective Footy Fans.

Don't think there has ever been a Loco named Beeching?

'Todays Monsters'; only in some peoples opinions. Others have differing opinions. Has thus been and probably always shall be. Phil

Actually I hadn't really tested my 'added Lead' Engine for ooomph and I can't remember what it became after renumbering and all that Tender faffing, that is a nightmare, now! I'm lucky as almost all my Bulleids have loads of hauling power and the layout (Seaton Junction) is long enough with decent radius curves off stage. Longest Trains are ACEs (sometimes 14 on the Up) and the Brighton Plymouth; 9/10 Mk ones as you know. Have you by any chance built a PDK 5500 Tender Kit? I've got one but no Instructions. Not the end of the World but would be handy to know any tips, if you have and have the time to share? Also, have you built the Self Weighing one? I've part built one and its a good Kit. Nowhere near finished but looks good behind a MN. ATB Phil

I've done a few of those non DCC Ready and added Lead (Roof Flashing) Strips to the Can sides as there is loads of room, even after Decoder Fitted. I found some really simple Sockets and the Decoders to go with them. I can find the name of the Kit for you if I go up in the Loft. Only basic and inexpensive (4 Functions I think?) of course, but the socket is dead easy to wire up. You may well have already done it before and have your own choice of Kit. Those Scrolls are teeny and so easily lost! Good luck with the Cabsides but I find Fox to be excellent to apply. All the b est Phil

Did you sort this? The choice of colour may be because the alternative Plates could be for Modifieds? I've forgotten how it went but B of B were Blue. I never remember seeing an 'original' W.C. with Black Plates. Sorry this is a late response. Phil

I'll have those Kevin if they are still going. 17.53 Wednesday 17th.

Blimey Steve. That was a quick job. Looks damn good to me and I'm wearing my top notch Specs. Phil

Kit building Wagons and Vans is very good Therapy I find. Especially when you add some more robust parts and decent Buffers. Good job Steve. Phik P

Have a good day Gilbert. Pssst, it's the Bus UNDER the Bridge you need to be wary of. Speak soon. Mad Duck.

Donny Free Pres (FB Posts) has had it too, so its one of those 'Newsworld type stories. Most of the usual suspects and just locals, who are ignorant of anything beyond their Phones, on there are going on about how's an LNER (meaning the actual Newish Company on the ECML) 'Wagon' been buried in wherever? Oh dear! They really are beyond belief, as they are on something on there about Climate Modification; not for here. You can probably imagine what's on that thread, but even I in my usual mood just couldn't handle the utter b0ll0x being posted on there. I had to dump it before I passed out from disbelief at what these people actually think and believe. In reality a LNER Container in a Wagon, across the Channel, wouldn't have been that unusual back then surely? No idea what sort of Goods were being sent/received in those days. Thank Goodness RMW usually is never that bad...or maybe I've missed something? Phil

Brilliant.

Cheers Rob. I've had a faff with the older type! It's also fun 'creating' similar couplings for my Parkside/Peco Nana Vans. I'm also thinking about sorting an alternative to using two Hunts on fixed Rakes. Being a tight wad, I'm going to try Hunt to 'metal' fitted conveniently. Thus Ten Hunts (plus the metal invention) could actually cover 10 Vans/Wagons instead of just 5 (one Hunt each end). As long as the Train is free running and isn't really long and heavy, it could work as the Hunts are really powerful little Magnets IME. That's just an idea at the moment. I suppose fixed Rakes could use very simple wire Couplings, but Hunts seem great for shunting in reverse. ATB Phil P.S. Greens seem doomed sadly.

Morning all and Rob, please excuse yet another question. On your Accy Nana Vans, are your Hunts (the Extra Close for NEM) the new ones with 'Collars'? I ask as I've just received my new ones (with Collars) and these look quite different to the ones I had and struggled somewhat with on my Nanas; (didn't have a tight fit in the Van hole (ooooh er misses). Thank you. Phil

Clive, they are the most beautiful Engines I have ever see you produce. I lurrrrrve the one with Twin Pots. I could adopt that. beautifully ugly mate ... and that's the Engines by the way. LOL Philth

If you think that's bad...don't bother going anywhere else. Even Railway related ones are full of very odd stuff. Yes, I know I shouldn't even be there either. P

I went down there Circa 1971 to collect Sand for my Lad's Sand Pit in our garden just up the Road. He's 55 now! Phil'

Why the F I posted that there I have no idea. Oooof Thanks Bman. It's gone after 6 years!

You can contact Vectis and they will have a look for you. Very helpful folk there. Even take some extra pics for me in the past. I could almost Guarantee they are 'complete' Kits from an estate or clearance.

Just down the Road from you so no Postage charges. Doubt they will go for much as Traders don't like Coach Kits....too niche. http://www.vectis.co.uk/d039-lot-990376-comet-models-oo-group-of-coach-kits?display=grid&el=990376&header_id=0&keyword=&lo=ASC&pn=1&pp=96 All the best Philth

Check the date of the Video? P

Way back in time December 2008, I worked at Wilkos Distribution in Worksop for a few weeks (yes it was that sh1te and a big mistake). All 'ordinary' Staff were supposed to leave via the Security Turnstiles; (yes actual Turnstiles but with Scanners etc.plus pat down by Guards). Almost all did, however 'product loss' was common. I did once, just before stuffing it, officially remove some folding type Pallets, destined for the Allotment. I had a special letter of Permission from the Management. It wasn't that easy getting Pallets down my Pants. Briefly, I also did a stint on the Inwards Lorry Bay. It was vile too, with loony FLT Drivers racing around like F1 Qualifying. If any Pallets (always wrapped) appeared as tampered with (some were obvious as the Driver reported theft on arrival; Layby or Truck Stop, Canvas sided jobs), you had to count the missing amount by careful estimation of the missing space! I just couldn't get my head around that, whereas my Trainer could do it in seconds! Thus I am just saying that causal Theft must be quite easy, as is 'extra production'. Imitation has been rife for Centuries. The Chines have built their empire on it, as have some other parts of Asia. Don't go near TEMU (allegedly) goods shown on FB. You name it and its been faked! Thanks for highlighting this. I would NEVER have suspected any Model Stuff being sold as fake...except if it was on certain 'selling sites'. Phil