[Carlisle Citadel Station]

All I can say about that latest 2P photo is wow!   Superb!   

 

I love the LMS 4-6-2  photos too, always liked them in wartime black.

 

Brilliant stuff.

[Yet Another Big Build - Airfix 1:24th Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VB Tropical Part 4]

Beautiful machine!

[TNBB: The Sequel - The Shack's Famous Ancestor Part 3]

My good friend's late father would have enjoyed this, he was offered a job in Britain in civil flying after years on Lancasters 1943-45, but chose instead to come back to NZ and start a family.

 

Cheers, 

[The Hornby RailRoad County – any good?]

So many issues it does rather put me off, but a very fine review thankyou  Ray.

[Castles in the Air - further observations on the Hornby New Castle]

Having really only just discvered your blog, I am very pleased.. I too have bought many Hornby and Bachmann 00 BR steam locos since 2004 and have had a similar mix of new and s/h., and can concur with your opinion that it's a bit of a lottery with assembly and running qualities, both Brands having a share of 'errors' or faults, mostly however, like you I just enjoy the models. I would guess that from 100 models maybe half have some fault or other, about 10 have serious faults which can usually be repaired, and 2 or 3 need to be returned to retailer. I think given the prices and margins this is to be expected.

 

I do wish the A1/A2 class by Bachmann didn't droop at the cab! Not an easy easy fix, that one... I just photoshop most errors like that!

 

Rob

[Bachmann Blue Pullman –"Did you get a discount?" and other questions]

I am so so relieved to hear that we are not the only ones to have exerienced difficulties with the BP... and thankyou so much for the clear photos and excellent analysis. We have a few minor delairment issues too... probably due to back-to-backs on Peco code 100 set track and points. We sueezed a couple of wheelsets and now running seems perfect.

 

Thanks again.

 

Rob

[What can I do with my Hornby NRM 28XX?]

Thankyou for the details Nick, much appreciated.

 

Rob