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Having chatted to Sheepbloke about such matters I think this is a sound reason for avoiding that weekend. ChrisH

I didn't notice the layout - I was just producing a bit of pasty porn....

Here you go.....

That's something I'll look out for - having said that I've done a few already and not had a problem - just careful to ensure load is fitted from non-opening end. Here's a trial run with S&W couplers added but unweathered as yet. Chris

I assumed that had to be the reason but thank you for the confrmation. So one set is considered "compliant" by the regulator.... Chris

Do both services use the same stock?

Daisy's been out train spotting again.... she's very picky....Clan Line with afternoon ECS on the way to Bath on Saturday...

Blame Rob...we all do....

Which is a splendid book...my holiday reading from Easter....very much enjoyed...a delight...

My photos are here.. as always disorganised and so far uncaptionned but it gives a flavour.. Chris H

We had a great day with Cropper Street - it's always a good show when you don't need the tool box, soldering iron and spare parts....I did however take far too much stock and will need to rationalise that massively before Cropper Street's next show in late May at Stow. (Basically once I put the SLW 24 and 25 on that's it apart from a short session with the PI Victory....) My thanks to Rob for all he did to get this set up and also to the Pasty Team and B&B Czar.........plus my operators.....we had a pre-show session and a few "areas for improvement" were identified. Getting those sorted before the show made a real difference. BTW I thought Rob had assembled a superb selection of exhibits....let's hope we can keep up the standard in 2025..... Chris H

My 4 have turned up - if I remember at silly o'clock tomorrow morning I'll stick them in the load for SWAG if anyone wants to see them...

Can't say....

It's never stopped you before.....just thinking aloud....

My album is here - uncaptionned and disorganised but some photos all the same. Click on the 37. It was a great shame that the "big" layout had more problems - very frustrating for the team I'm sure..

I'm out chasing steam engines....I really must get stuff ready....

Yes - I'm using mine with a Kadee at one end...

Consider it packed...

I have one which was fitted with Digitrains Sound after a period of successful running in. I will bring it to SWAG on Sunday and can give it a run out on Cropper Street if desired... Chris H

This hobby can take us down some curious byeways...I was doing a bit of "lite" research on family stuff in Liverpool when this popped up related to the Dingle/St Michaels area where my mother grew up...I had simply named Cropper Street the area of Liverpool near Central Station but this is fascinating... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cropper_(abolitionist)

So you say........

I'll pack the treat pouch....

Location on one of my dog walks!

Sadly I won't have Miss Daisy with me....just as well I suspect...... I will however have Eric with me and he needs constant supervision and treats........

Thanks Rob - appreciated