Sam '43003' Tanner

Thank you kindly Gents One of the many off-shoots of my fathers company is his decal kits for classic and new Mini Coopers etc.. With that in mind, we get some nice cars turn up from time to time. This particular Mini is quite unique to Europe. It is one of only 2 4-door Mini's in the world. The other resides in Japan! In addition to this, I noticed James Braxton & Charles Hanson filming a new series of "Antiques Road Trip" many months back. The producers, as ever, supplying some sublime heritage wheels. Sam.

My uncle recently purchased this little beauty and decided to be the poshest camper of all time and turned up at our family holiday in it! Needless to say, impromptu photography session. Sam.

Up All Night - Take That

Correct and my apologise Graham. Need to be more observant. I blame it on the lack of sleep! Sam.

Walk The Line - Johnny Cash

Which attracts local

Ohhh 'eck. Closing the airfield must have burnt Bomber Command a bit.

Just West of Sugar Loaf Halt on the Heart of Wales Line. Bare with me and I'll get a fresh one going. Sam.

I Like Chinese - Eric Idle

I've moved from the railway scene on to aviation, but I still get the odd bits from time to time. Wansford, Nene Valley by Caerus Aviation, on Flickr "Black Fives" by Caerus Aviation, on Flickr Sam.

Hi Rob, Looking good so far! I'm sat here at work just over the roundabout from Burnt Mills, so it's good to see something 'local' (in whatever form) for a change. All the best, Sam.

I hear an echo.! That is definitaly worth a model. I'd incorporate the running lines and LC as well to display stock on for photos. The little concrete section behind the signal and next to the light post: Would that be where the fuel was unloaded from tank wagons.?

Thanks for the clarification Andy.

Does it have to have some form of motive power to display on it.? I'm thinking of something a little bit different for a spare micro-micro 'board' I have and obviously, trying to fit some sort of motive power on a 'board' with 180mm x 74mm dimensions will be tough.

When did the turnout for the Tytherington branch get re-laid.? I'd naturally assume that it's in preperation for the branch opening back up. I know the initial section seen here is sometimes used for reversal at Yate, but other than that, I'd have no idea.

I see it's been mentioned before me, but it's worth another rousing mention.! Got to love those low relief 'Grids' sticking their noses out just inside the depot. Not seen that done before and it's definatly something I may have to have a bash at.!

Ahh. Those images of your 2006/2007 attempt bring back some memories RF. First saw those over at Taw Vale.! It's all coming along nicely I see. I'll keep on watching with awe and anticipation.!

That's a cracking array of turnouts.! Shall be watching with growing interest.

Looks good David. I like it. It kind of looks like a vertically flipped Addiscombe. B)

Morning all, Firstly, I must change this blasted song in my ears! Ahhh, Free - Wishing Well. Thats better. :)B) Anyway, I'm starting to wonder if someone high above my position in this life is playing silly thingys with me. I finally have the hours at work to get the money and crack on with my 2010 Challenge plans, but I've had an invite for Embranchment Particulier to the 28th Annual Festival of Model Railways & Hobbies in Southend towards the tail end of November. This is good news, don't get me wrong, but EP needs a serious dust down and stock needs to be purchased and fitted with Kadee's. I could theoretically still have a bash at the 2010 Challenge layout, but don't expect much if I do. This is EP: But back to the challenge. I've been having a little play around with the plan again. I do like the minimalistic feel to the first that I posted, but I do like the flow of this recent idea: Following Neil Rushby's blog and seeing a small glimpse of his Avalon Tramway, I've become even more engrossed with the smaller, obscure railways. As you can see by the plan, it utilises a pair of space saving Wye turnouts and a large radius right hand turnout. The run-round is complete offstage, a thought that I'll consider later. Total size on the plan is 48" x 14", but I may increase the depth to 18" to provide some foreground interest, maybe a beach scene à la the Selsey Tramway. As I said before, I have to focus on EP so this may not happen, but any feedback would be more than appreciated either way. I do like the plan though so I may end up giving this one a bash, for the challenge or not. If it's for the latter, then I may ramp it up to EM or P4.

Who tickled unspeakable..

Sending Postcards From A Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) - Fall Out Boy

Just legendary..! Soothing the ears to this one.. Megadeath - Symphony of Destruction B)

Pink furry handcuffs..