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Anyone with an ounce of humanity in their soul won't be judging you Big James. Best wishes Guy

Redundancy struck me 3 times in the 90's when this country was busy de-industrialising itself. Luckily my commitments were not great at that time so I became self employed and I've never regretted my decision for one moment. Turn adversity into opportunity and the best of luck.

Cool? or just a cogent reminder that motor cyclists contribute important proportion of organs to those awaiting a transplant. Guy

Jarrah was a wood used for sleepers for many years, thousands of tons of it were brought to this country. Probably many are still at work on preserved railways and the national network. Guy

As apprentices we used to nip out to a barbers called Quick Tommy, he wasn't very good but he was quick. Chaps used to come back to work with bleeding 'clipper rash' if not part of their ears missing, Tommy's motto was "The only difference between a good hair cut and a bad one is a fortnight" Guy

As far as exotic names goes I don't think you can beat Witherslack, South Cumbria. Also has a railway reference. Guy

Can you imagine the look of utter horror that would be found on the average railway enthusiast face on Christmas morning as he/she opens this ! Possibly worth £160 to capture for posterity. Guy

Went to Bury on Saturday and what an excellent gala it was. High point for me was the two standard 4 tanks in tandem. Worth the 5 a.m. get up. Guy

Best of luck Nigel, I hope the weather is kind to yous that weekend. Guy

Maryport is not far away, it's got lots of history (as far back as the Romans) and the harbour is a delight. You may need to take a phrase book with you should you want to converse with the locals though. I would also call at Whitehaven, it has the distinction of having being bombarded by John Paul Jones in the american war of independence. Guy

The trawler men of the East coast 'got their own back' in some degree as a portion of them were recruited to man the Q Ships. Guy

I wonder if 'Austerity' has hit the Civil List ? Or does it grow to accommodate the number of individuals receiving hand outs from it. Guy

I'm not an expert but have you tried cleaning your gutters out and give your U bends a good rodding? Works every time for me! Guy

Very interesting I would like to see some more photos of your progress on other wagons your group is restoring. Sorry, but you don't seem to have posted a name? Guy

Is there a possibility of the mini me ageing while positioned on your layout and you staying young AMJ? If so put my name down for scanning. Guy