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  1. I did say I was awaiting the lottery win..... Richard.
  2. I've always thought going for the 'commuter' market from Keswick was a mistake - as there isn't really enough of that sort of demand to work. The biggest 'industry' in the area is tourism, so why not a heritage line? And if it's something different that hasn't been done before, how about a 3 foot 6 inch gauge line to give something a little different? 25NC, RR15th Class or GMAM Keswick - Penrith, yes please! Still awaiting the lottery win though. Regards Richard.
  3. Great photos, awaiting the full report from my parents, who were somewhere on the train too! Regards richard.
  4. Already gone, that was quick! Regards Richard,
  5. If anyone is after a 'C' for £8.99 plus postage, then please PM me. I've extracted it from the box and given it a look over, but don't think it's suitable for what I had in mind - conversion to something Irish - but if it can find a good home, that'd be good! Regards Richard.
  6. A copy of the drawings would be most interesting! Are they broad / narrow gauge locos? There's quite a few drawings of the narrow gauge engines floating about(Continental Modeller / WJK davies covering them extensively), less so of the broad gauge engines.... Regards Richard.,
  7. Picked op one of these this week. Long time listener, first time caller as they say on the radio! Couldn't resist this one... I'm looking at a conversion to a GNRi machine if I can, or maybe something CIE, we shall see - I'm currently looking at options! One thing that struck me is whether anyone is contemplating the single 'S' class conversion shown in the accompanying magazine, it might be an interesting project for someone! Regards Richard.
  8. Wait 'til September this year, and New Street should look a whole lot better..... Regards Richard.
  9. Interesting! Could be worth another visit to see a deltic there - went last year for the crompton, was a good day out! Regards Richard.
  10. Ta for those kind words! Was getting kind of nostalgic for the Changchun days over the weekend and dug out some of the papers/photos - I may even have restarted a long stalled project for a RM pacific, will start a separate thread on that if there is interest. The shapeways PX48 / C4 are also my designs. The PX48 has worked well, but the C4 has suffered from a lack of proper drawings - that really is currently a stalled project! Most of my stuff was pretty basic to be honest, at the time there wasn't too much available, so you could get away with... a lot! The new rtr stuff is so nice(pricey of course!) that it really is now on a different level, I'm sure your layout is really going to look the part - the fiddle yard looks superb, do keep the updates coming! Regards Richard.
  11. Only the one as far as I know - my little loco shed layout 'Changchun'. It still exists, in store in dads garage, but has't been exhibited for a few years now. Teamyakima project coming on leaps and bounds, watching with interest from here! Regards Richard,
  12. You could use a bullant? That way you'd get the right wheelbase, wheel diameter and a very nice running chassis. I've a couple of these under some irish engines, and the work very well. Regards Richard.
  13. May well go for the chinese version - am I brave enough to weather it....!?
  14. Don't forget the rather impressive steam locos, especially the immediate postwar 464,475,477 and the 498 class - the early series are a particularly impressive beast, as you can see from my header! (this was taken on the cd plandampf at luzna nad rakovica, I think I can still hear this departure.....). The museum there is well worth a visit. Sadly I've only had time to build a 477 to date, but the others are very much on the 'someday' list.... Regards Richard,
  15. 40044, thanks for the facts on this, thats great and shows the power of the web! Regards Richard Regards Richard
  16. There's two in the former Northwich yard: 1. A SNCF four wheeled flat wagon. I think these were used to convey anti-knock compound from Plumley to the continent. Not sure when the traffic ceased, but it must be by the end of the train ferry in the early 90's - and the plumley plant closed before then as well, I think. As I pass it in the morning, I often wonder if they're still looking for it. 2. There's a grampus as well, which is now getting well hidden by the usual collection of silver birch on the north side of the line. Regards Richard.
  17. The plot of 'Battleship' and titfield thunderbolt is remarkably similar.....

  18. What percent of piston travel does an engine cut out before she starts her run?

  19. What percent of piston travel does an engine cut out before she starts her run?

  20. Ok, have taken the plunge....! The Wheldale one might go down well at some point too.....! Regards Richard.
  21. This IS very tempting....doesn't fit with anything I model, but austerities are the only steam I saw in the wild in GB, so I may well have to get one! Regards Richard,
  22. You can use White detail for the frames from shapeways, and it seems to work fine - certainly for a couple of 4-6-0 tanks I've done. If your budget will stretch, i-materialise will print you them up in brass - though it's going to be pricey if you do. Regards Richard.
  23. £185. Fair. Both compared with other european NG steam locos, and the size of the market, I'll be saving up. Regards Richard.
  24. No problem, happy to help! Look forward to seeing some photos, and maybe a key dimension or two to work to! Regards Richard.
  25. Following the thread - very impressed with the progress so far, looking forward to seeing your interpretation of a PTG tour... having done a few myself! The lamp posts would work very well as a 3d print, happy to draw them up for you if you've a decent photo? Regards Richard.
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