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  1. 31 minutes ago, pete_mcfarlane said:

    BuT wHy WoNt Dapol pOsT tHe LiNk To ThE cHeAp FaKeS sO i CaN aVoId ThEm? 

     

    Certainly pathetically transparent and worthy of getting duped.

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  2. 12 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

    Mrs W and I had the same discussion .... but a return to barter probably isn’t in the cards

     

    The odds of you getting a favourable exchange in a marital marketplace are weak. I'd stick with loan sharks as a safer bet.

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  3. 3 hours ago, Dunsignalling said:

     

    But how does the specification/detail of the TT:120 HST's sit vis-a-vis the Railroad and "full-fat" OO versions?

     

    I'd be comfortable stating that the TT:120 model standards are superior to the Railroad version but, as a consequence of scale, lacks a commensurate number of separate parts in comparison to the main range HST.

     

    Hornby TT HST 5 copy.jpg

     

    The review for BRM will feature in the next issue coming out in digital form next Friday. Unfortunately it's a cross breed in terms of livery but if you look hard enough you can find justification for this permutation.

     

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  4. 49 minutes ago, JSpencer said:

    The sale will NOT support Dapol (who paid to develop the model in the first place) nor your UK based Model shop - many of whom would welcome the sale AND provide you with support with your hobby.

     

    Facebook Marketplace shows there are sufficient number of mugs who don't care about any of that stuff for it to be worthwhile for scammers (and there's plenty of them). The mugs then go onto other Facebook groups to grumble that they've been done. 😁

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  5. 1 minute ago, JSpencer said:

     

    In this case, they are not much cheaper than buying the UK. Nah! not worth the risk even if they claim free returns!

     

    Indeed so and that's before any duty and handling charges that may come as a surprise bonus. 

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  6. On 31/03/2024 at 13:51, dasatcopthorne said:

    And here we are weeks after the event where the organisers seem to have done nothing about informing exhibitors about the problem and I'm sure many have paid up.

     

    9 minutes ago, BanburyKev said:

    I need to pay the fine. I wish someone would sort this out?

     

    It should be obvious from this topic that @SteveCole is the best point of contact for resolution.

     

    On 25/03/2024 at 15:21, SteveCole said:

    Hi all,

     

    We've been in discussion with Ally Pally about the unacceptable car parking situation for traders and layout owners. They have ensured us that ALL fines will be cancelled so should you receive a fine letter, please just ignore it.

     

    We're sorry for any hassle this has caused. Trust me, we'll be speaking with the venue about how we can ensure this doesn't happen at the 2025 event!

     

    Steve

     

    'Banging on' in the topic isn't the most efficient way, he wouldn't know your name, reg, dates, times etc from this topic would be?

     

    Just get in touch!

  7. 15 minutes ago, andrewshimmin said:

    I hope someone asks them on the Q&A for at least a headline update on the progress of the Phase 3, Phase 4 and beyond plans.

     

    If you want to know why don't you do that?

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  8. 12 minutes ago, Ozexpatriate said:

    I'm getting super tired of seeing this:

     

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    It's a regular feature lately.

     

     

    I've only had one other report in 48 hours and not seen it at this end.

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  9. 12 minutes ago, Damo666 said:

    Regrettably I even recognise this condition in my teenage daughter, who tells me I explain too much when she asks a question,

     

    = I don't want your excess information, I only want what I want. When I need the rest I will ask at my convenience. 🙄

     

    Which then leads to the selfish ignorance of local Facebook groups where everything from "when's the next bus?" through to "who is the best builder?" questions occur ad nauseum rather than researching anything. I don't think they're doing anything more important with the rest of their time.

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  10. This topic is symptomatic of something that bugs me.

     

    An accusatory topic was created to which I respond with an acknowledgement which there has been no acknowledgement of from the OP.

     

    This week I have had eight PMs, Contact Us messages and emails asking for advice or assistance to which no acknowledgement or thanks have been returned. I do lodge these upstairs so that next time they won't get a response.

     

    I'm always happy to help and respond, at least once. However, my time is of no lesser value than your own*.

     

    Many people have, and do, reply but there seems to be an increasing number of people these days who don't acknowledge a response to a question they have raised, it's also a work environment thing and the lack of courtesy really does grate with me.

     

    * I am guilty of a number things I haven't had chance to reply to that require a bit more time for a proper response but they're not things where someone has a problem.

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  11. 2 hours ago, Gilbert said:

    I think she's great value and a decent, happy, youngster who clearly loves trains. I hope no one shows her the negative stuff on here. She also seems to have got some of the NR guys to talk to her as well.

    Chris

     

    Fair play to her; she's capturing and saying what she sees - it's not about 'me me me me' like so many others.

     

    She then took the time to go back, do more, and do it better. She's got good character.

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