RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, St. Simon said: One would hope that it would be Tom Cruise (although he's too short to portray me) or another actor of that class! Simon Doesn't matter who did it Simon as long as it helps the book sell - and I think it will. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted March 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2019 I'm certainly watching with interest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Bucoops said: I'm certainly watching with interest Having had a look through a proof a little while back all I would say is that if you're interested in any way in contemporary colour light signalling you'd be a mug not to buy it because Simon has done a good job and the illustrations are very well thought out and drawn (some of the photos are good too - well to be fair to Simon they're all good actually). 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted March 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2019 Whilst my interest is actually in early colour light signalling, I think it would still serve a purpose (and of course the best way to support people doing projects like this is to buy the resulting publication). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 6 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: Having had a look through a proof a little while back all I would say is that if you're interested in any way in contemporary colour light signalling you'd be a mug not to buy it because Simon has done a good job and the illustrations are very well thought out and drawn (some of the photos are good too - well to be fair to Simon they're all good actually). Thank you Mike, it is very kind of you to say, I hope it looks as good in print 5 hours ago, Bucoops said: Whilst my interest is actually in early colour light signalling, I think it would still serve a purpose (and of course the best way to support people doing projects like this is to buy the resulting publication). There is some information (okay, a few pages) on early colour light signalling, both in terms of use and history. Regards, Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Hi, Progress is being made with the book, I sent back the proofs last week for fairly minor corrections. I've got to say Crowood really have done a good job with it and it looks great (even though I've only seen it in B&W!), I can't wait for you guys to see it, I'm really pleased with it. Also, slightly off topic, I've signed a contract for a second book, modelling the privatised railway, which will be published during 2021. Regards, Simon Edited May 13, 2019 by St. Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hi, More book news, there's a couple of tweaks to do, but it is due to go to print quite soon and I have been informed by the publishers that it is now available to Pre-Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Light-Signalling-Model-Railways/dp/1785006258/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=simon+paley&qid=1559821204&s=books&sr=1-1 (We aren't sure why the Cover Image isn't showing as they do have it!) Just be aware that the publication date (23rd September) may change, but it should be somewhere around that date! Also, thank you to all the people that come and asked about the book at DEMU Showcase whilst I had Norwood Road there, it was very nice to get some positive remarks on this adventure! Simon 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalKat Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 (Pre) ordered...... thanks for writing it! Emma 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 hours ago, KalKat said: (Pre) ordered...... thanks for writing it! Emma Thank you Emma! i should have some more information on Monday, which should confirm publication dates etc. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Hi, As promised, an updated on progress. I've had word from Crowood that there has been a slight delay and they are now looking at Mid-October Delivery, so I would guess that last couple of weeks of October will see the book released. I hope everyone who has pre-ordered is willing to wait a few extra weeks! Regards, Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Hi, Just to let you know I have been given a revised publication date of 23rd October 2019. You can pre-order it on several websites, including WHSmith. I'm sorry that it is late, there were some delays at the Printers, but the wait will be worth it I think. There is an advance copy on it's way to me, and when I get it on Thursday I'll post a couple of teaser shots of it! Regards, Simon Edited September 24, 2019 by St. Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Hi, My advance copy arrived today and all I can say is wow, it looks fantastic, I'm really pleased with the way it came out and the job that Crowood have done. I hope that if you have ordered the book, you are just as happy with it as I am! As promised, some sneak peak pictures: Apologies, they were taken on my phone on my work bench, so the colours don't seem to have come out well, but hopefully it shows what you can expect. Remember, it will be released on the 23rd October 2019. Simon Edited September 26, 2019 by St. Simon 7 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2019 Ordered 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 29/09/2019 at 09:26, Bucoops said: Ordered Thanks Rich, it is much appreciated! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2019 30 minutes ago, St. Simon said: Thanks Rich, it is much appreciated! Simon As I said above - happy to support the effort you've put in 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted September 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2019 Ordered! Looking forward to it, well done on getting it over the line. Nick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, njee20 said: Ordered! Looking forward to it, well done on getting it over the line. Nick Thanks Nick! I know there's only three 'ordered' comments on this thread, but even this is amazing, I never honestly believed that I would get as much support or encouragement as I have. Thanks to all on here! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hi All, Just had some further good news from the Publishers, it seems that the publication date has been brought forward to the 18th October, so next Friday. I will also have my advance copy and some flyers on my layout Norwood Road at the Great Electric Train Show this weekend if you wish to have a closer look. Regards, Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, St. Simon said: Hi All, Just had some further good news from the Publishers, it seems that the publication date has been brought forward to the 18th October, so next Friday. I will also have my advance copy and some flyers on my layout Norwood Road at the Great Electric Train Show this weekend if you wish to have a closer look. Regards, Simon Good news Simon. And I understand there has also been some good news - meriting congratulations - on the day job front as well. So congrats on that too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted October 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2019 Congratulations Simon, have successfully ordered a copy from Waterstones and looking forward to reading it. all the very best Godfrey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2019 Ordered my copy too Simon. It's looking very good and I would say pretty much a 'must buy' for anyone seeking accuracy with their modelling and operation of colour light signalling to supplement local observation of the prototype. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hi All, Thanks to everyone who came by the layout over the weekend and took an interest in the book, had a huge amount of interest in it! Thank you to everyone who has ordered a copy so far! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi All, The stock has now been released from the Crowood Warehouse, so those of you who have pre-ordered the book should start receiving them during this week. Please let me know if you have received your copy! Regards, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2019 I only learned about this book today - now ordered! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Welly said: I only learned about this book today - now ordered! Thanks Welly! Out of interest, was it this thread that alerted it to you, or did you hear about from elsewhere? Regards, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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