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I find these boxes very personable. Thanks . Phil

Unzipped my Bananas today (Those of a 'certain age' will get that silly quip...maybe). Good grief they are superbly detailed with an really clever use of light distressing; BR pre 1961 pack. This be my TMC order (thought it was one wagon but it's one pack..doh!) Just seen my order from Accurascale themselves for TWO sets has just been dispatched! I'd forgotten that of course. means I have 9 now; blimey! I know the Box is rather large and the internal packaging well suited, including the clever wrapping, and it's almost Bombproof, but I can't quite cope with the size! I've got about 60 years of trad Box sizitits you see. I shall have to start building a Loft Extension to accommodate the new wave of Box Sizes from the new gangs. I shall now have 3 Boxes of Bananas. Beautiful and superbly crafted Models Chaps from Accura; thank you. Phil

I often say to folk that talk about Parking fees, " How much do you pay for a couple of Pints?" or "What's a Costa Coffee cost these days?" OK it's more to do with the, "Bl00dy Council Car Parks should be Free!" jobbies. P

Two Tam ValleyFrog Juicers (6 inputs/outputs) in operation on my Layout, at close, complex and out of reach Xings and Points in close proximity. 8 years old now The simplicity of the wiring and no need for switching is what they are there for. Not one of my Sound Locos has any issues whilst traversing them. Otherwise on the Layout I use DC Switched Pointmotors from DCC Concepts on the in site areas and surface mounted simple Peco and Gaugemaster, plus Micro Switches for the off scene Storage sidings. I may even use manual W.I. Tube style for a couple of Yard Sidings once I get around to completing that area of one Yard near the Station.

Sadly no, Tim. The talk is more about stress, disappointment, occasional elation and huge expense. very much like sex. You klnow what I'm on about eh? Phil

FA Cup Semi Final Special coming up soon at ANTB then Rob. Double Headed Brilliant result matey. Will be waving to you going in the opposite direction next Season as well perhaps? Meanwhile, down the Road from me. Lincoln City have scored 17 Goals in three games! ATB all at ANTB. Phil

In 2003 and 4 when I was on the Driving Experiences at Wolsztyn, the crossing gamblers in the Countryside were horrendous and the Crews knew that worst places so always very alert. I rather enjoyed the Whistling (and Horn Blowing on the Pt47s). Amazing how they deal with it and then off they go as you have shown.

Quick note to say how wonderful the whole packaging thing was/is. Almost all the materials reusable and Paper Tape on the Main Box, with Bubble packaging fully recyclable. Superb thanks. Phi

The upgrades and modernisation is huge isn't it. I've watched Warsaw West in awe and Wolsztyn has had a fantastic upgrade. Pity it has now only got the Pt47 and the OL (69) is over a year late in returning...if it ever does now? It's great that you can show us many of the wonderful things that are still going on over in an EU Country that is taking full advantage of its railways. Thanks so much Phil

My up to 1961 BR ones have arrived. Absolutely superb little gems. I can now say yes we have some Bananas. Up to The Junction later. Phil

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Try a Hull Trains Set. I think they are far better. Phil

I've read somewhere when Nanas stopped coming to Fyffes at Ex Central. I have no idea what happened on the Line after 1965. sad isn't it. Thanks matey. P

There was an Abbatoir there John. Was it still in use and that fast Meat from Exmouth Junction to London still running? That was fully fitted or needed a fitted head IIRC? Phil

There was a Class 20 in Green around the Wellingborough area in '76 I think it was. It was a bit of a celebrity I seem to remember. Toton or Tinsley? Can't remember. Phil

Is that what they call an Erratic? Super Visitor. Phil

Use the Tender for a Sludge Container at the shed. P

Nice Pannier(s)

I politely suggest that you contact them. Others too. I agree that there are occasional breakages, however I have had very few and probably because once fitted I don't need to change them. Contacting them could highlight this issue; they may already be aware?. They are not going to attempt to change the Materials IF NOBODY TELLS THEM ! I've never met them at a Show so have no idea how they would respond, but I'm happy to support any contact as they are not as versatile as the moulded things that have come (still do?) with RTR Stock such as Hornby Maunsells. Phil

Thank you. It is porn if you wanted to know. P

Next Page? Or is that just my Puter?

Sadly some of the Plymouth FB pages are full of excrement and several conspiracy, idiots along with a load of wazzocks that are laughing at people who are worried. There are, of course, blaming the Council, all these snowflakes, I'm not moving and armchair UXB idiots. Social media really is so often a mountain of sh1te. Dockyard was cleared as well. Absolutely zero chances being take by the Navy Disposal Team and who would want to be involved in the transfer to the Torpoint ramp? In fact the Council and partners have been brilliant at dealing with displaced residents. It's a 500KG beast and must be really scary. national news coverage this evening. Janners are used to this sort of event. Phil

I'm sure you have, or will check the Whistle position. I CBA to check, as you know I am the most lazy ar$e in creation. Phil

I tried that this morning and it didn't work. Possibly because I couldn't work out how to make the Cab a Slave in the right hand socket of the same Panel! I did this and it works but not with the Coil Cable! Thanks. I shall double check I have the 2 PCP Panels and not a PCP and a PCB.

As with many things, loads of us see the NRM as a 'different place' to the thousands of people that actually go there. We are a minority that can satisfy our need to perhaps witness Engineering at a Heritage Railway. It's the same with many of our views on Heritage Railways as well. The successful ones run as well managed businesses. Businesses need to make money and many of those money making activities involve jolly activities, food, drink, and imaginative marketing. We may not like Purple Bulleids or inappropriate stock etc. However, punters want a good experience and will pay for it, especially if the reputation of the success of said experiences is well sold. Striking the balance at somewhere like the NRM requires a Business Head that recognises the best ways to keep the place afloat. If that means loads of seating and rather gimmicky selling areas then who am I to complain? Phil