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  1. I see from other threads that this project as stalled. can I ask why? it appears there has been a long running dilemma on this topic of wanting to get things moving quickly against an ideal to kitbash, modify and scratch build everything. if this ‘stall’ has anything to do with this conflict, aren’t the same issues going to affect the new project? I can’t see you settling for 100% RTR for example. I ask for two reasons. firstly, I see similarities with my own modelling journey. Mine are a lot less intricate than yours but have the availability of 00 against the ‘model in the landscape’ of N. The should I, shouldn’t I has led to many false starts. secondly, the ideas (I include your last? NSE era layout as well) always appear to show so much interest and promise but do not progress very far. On a selfish note, I always check in to see if there is any news on this topic so would love to see it continue. rather than be drawn in another direction, it would seem that buying initially RTR stock may enable things to progress without anything more radical. i appreciate I know nothing about you so I apologise if I have overstepped the mark with my comments. I have been considering whether to comment but thought it may prove thought provoking if nothing else. Take care mark.
  2. In one of the YouTube videos by Hornby, I believe they gave that as a reason not to supply the traders. They can target discounts for TT120 if they feel the need to give it a push and by doing so won’t upset any shops who will feel annoyed that they paid more than Hornby were promoting it for.
  3. Those pictures appear to show a coalfish or similar wagon which I don’t think have been discussed in any of their phase 1 to 4 announcements so far. Makes me wonder what else is well down the development line take care/ stay safe mark
  4. For me, TT120 can only really work for the everyday layout builder once another manufacturer of a ‘decent’ size enters the ring. Browsing the classifieds in RM in my teenage years when planning on moving on from my generic N gauge layout (mid 90’s) there was lots of variety in OO from the likes of Hornby, Lima, Replica and early Bachmann. The N gauge options were limited in both variety and accuracy. For many years I tried to fit an OO gauge plan into an N gauge space due to these limitations. N really became a more viable option once Dapol added their variety of models and has since been largely enhanced by newer entrants like Revolution. Both OO and N have moved on massively in the 25 years since. OO still massively in front based on variety but N now allowing many realistic scenarios to be modelled from a RTR perspective. I can see potential from Hornbys TT120 range so far and the scale does seems to have positives however given what is available either side of the scale it would be a giant leap of faith to make the change in the hope that 1 brand can offer everything you need. Take care/ stay safe Mark.
  5. Downsizing the Turbots to N would be good.
  6. I’m really sorry to hear that. will miss seeing updates but looking forward to seeing where you go next Take care/ stay safe Mark
  7. According to Destin8 (the ports computer system) it is currently due to berth at 13.00 tomorrow but not sailing until Thursday afternoon as it has 2100 containers discharging in Felixstowe regards Mark
  8. I’ve posted a similar comment on other threads when there has been a lack of replies. you have a lovely layout which is really coming along well but I don’t feel I can contribute in a meaningful way by commenting. I don’t think comment after comment of ‘well done’ or ‘that’s great ‘ makes for an interesting read. The thumbs up works better. Don’t feel disheartened just people don’t always feel in a position to move the thread forward. take care/ stay safe mark
  9. Good idea but I may be slightly biased being as it’s my home town. will be following with interest.
  10. Could it be RM jan 1994. The description seems very similar. I can’t link it currently but there is a copy available on eBay current which also shows the contents page of the issue. HTH regards. mark.
  11. Looks a really lovely layout and I will be following your progress closely. take care and stay safe. Mark
  12. Thanks for the reply. I knew they were in the process of moving but noticed it was only the railway options not showing on Open Factory so wasn’t sure is they were separating out operations as well. after years of wanting a far north layout but not thinking the kits were available to make it happen, a wait is not an issue and the progress so far is more than I could have imagined. Take care and Stay safe Mark
  13. Hi, hope your all safe and well. The platform side view looks really nice. Unfortunately the other side does not appear to have uploaded correctly. do you know what selling platform these will appear on as I notice Open Factory are not currently showing an model railway items. stay safe. Mark.
  14. Hi, hope your all safe and well. with all due respect to everyone else who covers the FNL, Ernies Flickr pages is a must. Many a happy hour spent browsing through the images and these have been most helpful in my own research. wishing you all the best with the project and will be following closely. regards Mark
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