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  1. tractionman
    knee trouble is still cramping my riding but today was a pleasant sunny twelve miles mainly off road Belfast Lough was looking good 👍 and the tracks drying out a bit 😁
  2. tractionman

    LMS 10000

    tractionman replied to 50025's topic in Bachmann

    exactly! good way to change identities-- https://Bachmann-spares.co.uk/category/1-branchline-diesel-parts/lms-10000-10001/body-parts
  3. tractionman
    I had a SR green liveried one from the first run, a lovely looking loco but had the same issues of overheating etc so sent it back to Rails but instead of replacing it they returned it to me with even more lube all over it, so I sent it back for a refund, a shame really as I liked the look of it--I should have perservered by the sounds of it. I still have the SECR liveried version as it was not as bad as the SR one. I am about to sell up my SECR stock so good to know Ebay gets a decent sale price for these :-)
  4. tractionman
    80 quid for a decent loco seems a fair price these days! I see HMC and KGR still have a few variants available at around this mark: https://kgrmodels.com/product/gv2012-oxford-rail-golden-valley-oo-janus-0-6-0-diesel-ncb-blue/ https://herefordmodels.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=832_833_842_1062_1061
  5. tractionman
    I've pondered 9mm track in 3mm! Even bought some track and building kits, one day perhaps it might become a reality!
  6. tractionman
    inf here https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/exclusive-Heljan-oo-class-28
  7. tractionman
    quite an interesting piece on Fryston in 1982 here https://coalmine.proboards.com/thread/1026/last-steam-loco-yorkshire-pit
  8. tractionman
    if not a shed then how about a coaling stage like this: https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/mrred1379.htm just spotted there is even one available for 4mm! https://www.mmrmodels.co.uk/product-page/copy-of-oo-gauge-big-4-basic-coaling-stage
  9. tractionman
    for more prototype inspiration / operations, I recommend a look at the two vols of 'An Historical Survey of Selected London, Midland and Scottish ( LMS ) Stations: Layouts and Illustrations': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Historical-Selected-Midland-Scottish-Stations/dp/0860931684 plus the 'LMS lineside' vols https://wildswanbooks.co.uk/Books/LMS-Lineside1.htm
  10. tractionman
    looking good :-) I quite liked the kick back siding from the goods platform, fills that corner nicely? plus I wonder too if there is scope for a double track entry, often branchline termini had a siding that paralelled the main running-in line?
  11. tractionman
    that's a great prototype, ruralish LMS branchlines have a real charm, to me anyway! some more detailed maps plus photos here-- http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/n/newport_pagnell/
  12. tractionman

    LMS 10000

    tractionman replied to 50025's topic in Bachmann

    worth keeping a regular eye here: https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/new-arrivals as they do pop up reasonably regularly for sale s/h.
  13. tractionman
    ok it's not blue but there's one listed here for those interested: https://clarkrailworks.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/kmrc-exclusive-oo-k2602-d600-warship-d602-bulldog-br-green-ltd-ed-282-750
  14. tractionman
    this inf came from Rails this morning https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/Dapol-oo-gauge-april-may-new-releases April or May arrival expected.
  15. tractionman
    and CIE? https://paxton-road.blogspot.com/2024/03/irish-vans.html?m=1 Could be handy 👍
  16. tractionman
    March here seems more like January but still, gotta get out there
  17. tractionman
    is this the stuff: https://traintrax.co.uk/52-220-narrow-gauge-unitrack-183mm-7-radius-45-curve-track-4-pcs
  18. tractionman
    a short walk from Topsham Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yRCUdxwTrZyYLQzx9 https://thebridgeinntopsham.co.uk/beers The Bridge Inn, it's been a while since I was last there, anyone been lately? It used to be a great spot for ale and atmos.
  19. tractionman
    anyone like me so inclined to do something about the worsening glare of modern headlights, here's a relevant petition: "Review the brightness of car headlights for safety The Government should launch a review into the problem of some headlights causing oncoming traffic drivers to be unable to see clearly and safely. The review should be conducted with car manufacturers to find solutions." https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653793#
  20. tractionman
    and at night always made much worse when parked SUV (and van) drivers leaving their headlights on, facing traffic on the wrong side of the road, it's virtually blinding 😒
  21. tractionman
    there's an allocation list for 1945 at the back of the LMS Engine Sheds book (vol 4): Templecombe has 634, 698, 1251, 1406, 3356, 3792, 3198, 3248, 3260, 4146 and 4417. Highbridge has 1298, 1307, 1322, 1346, 1371, 3194, 3216 and 3218. an excellent book, worth getting. edit: you have it already! :-) cheers, Keith
  22. tractionman
    some good inf here--https://shedbashuk.blogspot.com/p/index-of-shed-visits.html eg https://shedbashuk.blogspot.com/2016/09/somerset-dorset-joint-railway-sheds.html
  23. tractionman
    Latest Railway Modeller mag but no Hattons double spread ad 😞 really brings it home, end of an era.
  24. tractionman
    I plumped for one of these, good value for twenty quid https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/24480/44-004-Bachmann-Scenecraft-Provender-Store
  25. tractionman
    got out this morning, gloomy old day but all the more reason to get some fresh air and take in the sea air looking out of Belfast Lough Still deep Winter here, bare trees and mud.
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