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  1. I don't think my copies of the Ipswich Transport Society journal go back as far as '85 Andi so can't help you there, if you're still in touch with any ITS members maybe they could loan you copies. Failing that perhaps the museum could assist? C6T.
  2. Not my image and apologies for not being able to credit it, but it does show what was for me a staple of a spotting visit to 'Town' in my yoof. The blue van in the seaside bay! Vanwide is it, storage for the paraffin tail-lamps? Was it still resident in '85 Andi? C6T.
  3. I've got a mixed bag of Cavalex PGAs, because I model circa 1996-9 too (as well as 1980 & 1959...I have my reasons, I shan't bore you!) so perhaps doubtful if any work for an 85 layout? Yuh, well Andi, we've never been formally introduced by anyone that knew us both I guess. I'm quite introvert at exhibitions and such, there for my own enjoyment. I say hi to the SRC bods I know, but I'm not a "please be my friend" type. I've engaged with you far more on RMWeb, probably because I now know via this forum you share my enthusiasm for, not only railways but cats & turntables! Anyway, this is in danger of sounding like a bourgeoning bromance to other readers so I dunno, if you fancy a pint down the Gladstone or summat, pm me?
  4. Also (sorry!) I was wondering if Ipswich would be sadly bereft of Cl.56 action being set before the "happy time" of freightliner operation. But then remembered that the BOC tanks and maybe the Redland's might have come through at times? Oh yes! C6T.
  5. Indeed. I'd known the Wright Bros. since platform ending at Stow as nippers. Paul later roped me in for Llanbluei when I started going to the Railway Club. Keith later on joined me as part of the Class 56 Group, which I believe still gives his last layout Arnold Lane the occasional outing. Wrt Ipswich, it occurred to me that because my blue/grey modelling period is strictly circa May 1980, none of my locos are high intensity headlight fitted (or have had them lopped off!). This may or may not preclude them from an '85 set layout? Nevertheless, if there's any rolling stock I can help out with then the offer stands. C6T.
  6. I'm eager to see this behemoth up and running Andi. The sheer effort you're putting in to it is admirable and to be applauded. I can't offer much that you're not already taking care of but I do have a fleet of blue/grey era stock doing nothing (much of it from Paul Wright's abortive post Llanbluei plans) if you're interested. I shan't clog up your thread with why my stock is idle and we may be some while away from Ipswich being on the exhibition circuit but pm me if there's anything you particularly need. I'd personally consider it an honour and privilege if my 45041 and its consist for example ran your rails from an off scene Mossend to an off scene Harwich! ATB, C6T.
  7. Adorable locomotives, as a pinnacle of what boiling water can do to advance stuff across distance, who are these people who 'hate' on that ? Or do you mean the model specifically by Hornby? Again though, who are these people enraged by such a thing? Anyway, never thought I'd post in this particular thread, but, just the one. Although it has two tenders! Bittern with the extra water carrier. To my mind the easiest way to get a model of SNG as was in the 90s. C6T.
  8. Terrific talking heads doc of former Kings Cross employees on at the moment. A question if I may, is togetherTV (Freeview 83) in HD? The channel doesn't always load but the picture is very sharp. C6T.
  9. It's been a while since I was knowledgeable about such matters Dave, that's akin to an 'A' exam or just a standard pre-operating check? C6T.
  10. 1) Definitely the move to China, but even that has been progressive as the technology available to manufacture has evolved. Even more detailed models were inevitable. I actually think the movement of production of products (luxuries) to China has been something of an misstep that has led that country to be the default manufacturer for the world. China was always going to make the most of it and the West lapped-up what started off as the exploitation of cheap labour. The CPR encouraged this and to their credit has been successful in a near unbelievable societal shift in bringing large swathes of its population out of poverty. Admittedly I made hay whilst the sun shone and have bought many fantastic models for a third of the price they would cost me to purchase now. 2) This ties in to how much labour costs have increased in China since the State raised the wages it believes its citizens should be paid. Western companies, if they wished to keep the profit margin they were used to whilst labour was cheap in China should have transferred operations to Africa, India or other South Asian countries such as Vietnam. They haven't, and so whilst I can't comment on the new wave of, shall we call them, ultra high fidelity models, at a price point above £150 I'm out. I perhaps might be the beneficiary of what were high fidelity models dripping into the pre-owned market though. I actually believe the announcements of super duper models of unattainable levels of detail might be a market of diminishing returns as it costs folks out of impulse purchases. I spent just shy of £148 quid on a Dapol 59 and might spring for same in EWS later and one Accurascale D9000, but Cavalex 56/60? Nah Hornby are fine. C6T.
  11. This pic needs to go in the "When the real thing...&c" thread. And more importantly, will the Cavalex Tug feature randomly wonky buffers, something Hornby seems to have down pat with their Brush 5. C6T.
  12. Came here to ask exactly about this, good to know it hasn't been some sort of phishing resulting from RR customer data being compromised. I can't screenshot it now as I swiftly binned it but the initial email header, and if you dare to open it, email text and sender details are rather sparse. Not saying I'm not grateful but perhaps perhaps a full explanation of what you were offering with embedded links to RR might have gone some way to allay any fears. As internet customers we're constantly being told to be careful. C6T.
  13. Um yeah, speaking for myself I'm looking to replicate GE section traffic in 1959. Perusal of pictorial reference material reveals a pretty much mix n match attitude to rakes wrt Thompson and Gresley stock. BR Mk1s it seems took a while longer to infiltrate the GE wholesale. Not surprisingly given the hand-me-down nature of cascades. From what I can ascertain, my domestic GE services should be made up largely of Thompson and Gresley stock, with a smattering of 'new' Mk1 on inward interregionals or portions off a named mainline service. C6T.
  14. Bachmann have done similar in the past as a favour to 4mm shunters...the real Spoon 'Sir Rowland Hill' had its eth connection opposite to their model...if you've had to ask driver to ease off 'cause the buffer prevents you from getting the plug out rather than handily being on the beam, you'll know what I mean. C6T.
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