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Or you might model the Kings Cross to New Southgate necropolis line. The service had closed by 1873 despite the shorter journey meaning cheaper fares. The idea it seems was that the lower cost would appeal to the "lower orders" of London society. CAT

Kodak "Brownie" flash IV . 620 Verichrome pan at f what ever you get with a box camera.

If that's the end of the Gnus can we have the weather forecast? CAT

The Brighton was almost paranoid about burning too much coal. Not surprising as they paid more for their coal than almost all other companies. This led to all sorts of heat recovery systems most of which led to heating the feed water in tanks and tenders, Normal injectors will not work with hot water so Brighton locos were often fitted with a feed water pump to get hot water into the boiler. E2s were so fitted and when they passed you and the pump was working there would be a distinct "clonk" with each stroke of the pump. Combined with the song of the Westinghouse pump on the other side a Brighton loco could be quite "musical". Hope this explains everything if not come back. CAT

The piece of kit in front of the tank on engine 105 is a feed water pump many Brighton engines were so fitted. A lost wax casting for one is available from Branchlines. CAT

Cypherman, I wasn't suggesting you do anything as unnecessary now as that conversion. I just hoped to show that Humbrol black paint goes over the gloss finish very well. CAT

This is Humbrol enamel #85 brushed over the treacle gloss. It's also how you got an S15 before Hornby made a good one. CAT

I was informed at the Leamington show that Godmanchester is pronounced "Gumster" I found it hard to believe but you never know! CAT

In Kent the intrepid explorer is bound to visit North Pole. while the more food centred should visit Brown Bread Street. However the devotee of conundra would go to Trottiscliffe and wonder at it being pronounced Trosley! CAT

Sorry my cat walked over the Key board. One of the best things about having Irish blood is the ability to tell a person to go to hell and they look forward to the journey. Do enjoy your trip. CAT

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Yes on the first part an excellent book. The second part (in bold). OH yes, yes yes. yes. Being half Irish and knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of Poor Richard's name. I grind my teeth when ever I speak with someone who pronounces it Mawnsell! Mansell the wheel guy was English and so is spelt the English way. CAT

I'm completely stunned by this news. Tony was one of lifes true gentlemen, a pleasure to meet and so generous with information and help. CAT

As the smog thickens. CAT

I needed ash ballast so I went to my local preserved railway and asked for a bag of smoke box char. They were very happy to allow me to take as much as I needed. I sieved this down and used the finest to ballast the track. Spray the ballast with water with washing up liquid and get it wet through then set it with dilute PVA or Copydex. CAT