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See my pic above from August 26 2023 of the Highfield Thunderflash. I've since replaced the 4 wheel coach with a Rapido Wisbech and Upwell coach. Trevor

I always liked the look of the Umbauwagen. They've been gone for some time, though. Trevor

Sorry, yes you're correct. It's an LBSCR 0ne.

Thanks. No, it's a Hornby generic 4w.

Thought I'd have a bit of fun with my 1980's Lion, and create a train for it for my Heritage layout, Highfield. The result is attached. A Hornby 4w 1st LC&DR, a Rapido Loriot Y with a Hornby Railroad 4w coach body, and Western Region Toad. I call it the Highfield Thunderflash.

I've done the same with my sound model, Whistle F10, Flange squeal F11. Won't use the squeal much, but the whistle is invaluable. Can't imagine why Rapido left it unused when the sound file was in there.

Perhaps that's where the LMS got the idea?

Yes, thank you, I see what you mean!

Hi all. This logo appears on posts at the entrances to platforms at Llandudno Station. I have been an LMS enthusiast for most of my life, and cannot recall having seen it before. I understand that the LMS modified the station early on in the 1920's, so this may have been an early attempt at a logo. I have quite a few books on the LMS, including LMS Architecture, but cannot find it in any of them. Any ideas, please? Thanks in anticipation.

Hi Andy, good to see you making progress again; I'll have to search ebay for a box of mojo to see if it works for me. Like the progress so far, keep it up. All the Best, Trevor

Pleased to hear this Andy, and am looking forward to it. I hope this is an indication that you are on the mend. All the Best, Trevor

You look after yourself Andy, don't aggravate it by trying to do unnecessary things like standing at the layout. Only do what's necessary to get by, like coping with real life. Hope you're feeling better soon. All the Best, Trevor.

Plus they'll need to upgrade their TTS sound, or buy in ESU or Zimo etc chips, to synchronize the sound/chuffs with the wheels.

You really have captured that well. On a cruise once we went to Cinque Terre where the railway runs along the coast through a series of tunnels, and your scene is definitely reminiscent of that. Excellent. Trevor

Great news Andy, and thanks also to the North Wales Gang. Anyone making negative comments about your fine work have no taste and should be barred. Constructive criticism should be permitted, nothing negative. All the Best, Trevor