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Hi Brian, Slightly off topic, sorry, but do you have any clout when speaking to Heljan ? I have a few older O Gauge Heljan Diesels, and have the common issues with split gears, and have now been waiting over six months for any supplies to arrive with Gaugemaster, to no avail. I appreciate that Covid has not helped, and i know the factory is busy with new models, and i suspect down on manpower, but i have locos that are dead in the water, with no light at the end of the tunnel, and these spares are vital to the enjoyment of using said locos.

Heljan Gear Supply: There still seems to be a supply issue with Heljan O Gauge replacement gears. Obviously Covid is not helping the situation, but i have now been waiting over six months, and i feel Heljan are not helping the consumer to obtain these vital spares, they are to busy making new models. I should point out that Gaugemaster are great guys, and they are not the issue here. Spares are "VITAL" to the running of our models, and quite a few of us have the older 26, 33, 35, 37 & 47 versions that are in the knackers yard currently, due to split gears. Not all of us can afford to dump these older models for new ones, with upgraded gears. I know that brass replacements are available, does anyone have any experience of running brass and nylon gears together ? any issues ? Sorry for the rant guys, but i am really depressed by this situation.

Many many thanks for everyone's support and best wishes, Simon & Jacky.

Treneglos update.... Having purchased the layout at the end of 2017, I must apologise for the lack of updates. I did make a start on a light restoration, but sadly my wife was diagnosed with small cell Cancer in June of this year, and life has been turned upside down. My wife comes first, and is being very brave, we are doing everything we can to help her fight this. Treneglos is safely stored, and I hope, one day, I will be able to continue with the layout. In the meantime, keep well, all the best, Simon.

Model Railway Journal, No.266, has published a couple of Treneglos pictures this month. A nice magazine that always inspires.

Hi Peter, Great build as always, you are a master craftsman. On the subject of locos to build, how about an 'N Class', or a USA Tank, always a challenging one. Keep up the good work, I follow with interest, Simon.

Hi Chris, Many thanks to you and Andy for a great article on Treneglos. Best Wishes, Simon.

Many thanks for your support exmoordave, I am looking forward to working and exhibiting Treneglos, I have a few ideas up my sleeve going forward, but never want to loose that Cornish appeal the layout has, and seeing the pictures and detail Chris, John & Damian have posted, it is a credit to them, still in good condition after all this time. I am hoping work will start on Treneglos in the New Year. Have a good Christmas & a Happy New Year. Simon.

Many thanks, GWR is my second favourite, Simon.

Hi, Not sure quite how to start my introduction to Treneglos, but here goes. My name is Simon, and with great appreciation to Chris, John & Damian, I am the new owner of Treneglos. I have been modelling for more years than I can remember, and have exhibited with previous OO & O Gauge layouts, although this has not been recently. I am very passionate about the hobby, and will now take Treneglos forward, starting with a light restoration, fear not, Treneglos will not alter from the original design, and we will never forget Chris, John & Damian's hard work, bringing this great layout to the public, all those years ago, thank you from all of us.

Hi, Can anyone tell me if Treneglos is still being considered for sale ? Having seen this layout many years ago at the Uckfield Model Railway show, I fell in love with this layout, and the idea of a North Cornwall railway layout, as I adore Spam Cans, and everything Southern, I have all the loco ingredients for a layout like this, and would give this layout a very good home in East Sussex, although I am hoping to move to Cornwall next year. Any news, please get in touch, good or bad I would be grateful.