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A bit of BR blue on Burdale quarry - interesting little shunting layout.

All 3 in the series are excellent books

Doh...headcodes from Heljan...discs from Hattons....muppet...

Having picked up both flyers yesterday I'm not sure why the Hatton's liveries are unique as both seem very close to those offered by Heljan - anyone know any more?

This book has 6 pages on Central Station https://www.abebooks.co.uk/first-edition/LIVERPOOL-MANCHESTER-Part-2-Cheshire-Lines/22316289808/bd

I'm sure these guys had an article in one of their "On Shed" journals - all downloadable. http://www.8dassociation.btck.co.uk/

A few more quick photos..

and a few more..

I saw them today and they are splendid models that are done to such a level that they are consistent with my detailed knowledge of GWR wagons...lovely

These are the few I've managed to compress for web use so far. Very pleased to see Fearless - I was also very pleased to pick up the Loco's "Life and Times" published by the D400 Fund - I got up to page Page 72 during my train ride to Telford...

A quick view from the road.

It was very well done - and very busy (I was glad I took some food and drink with me) - I will post photos tomorrow once I'm back from Telford Chris

Has anyone sold surplus stock with Hattons recently - any comments? Chris

I was there on Friday during the Rails and Ales gala. Came away with some paint and Bachmann wagon I was after - and very pleased to find. It has a reasonable selection of modelling supplies as well as RTR. I normally find something to tempt me...... Chris

It's all a bit worrying - photographs of model railways are appearing on this thread - will the Mods please get a grip......

"So my plan tonight is to draw up a 2001mm long scheme (evil laugh....)" Will you be allowing for the expansion and contraction caused by variable temperatures and humidity in exhibition venues....???

Apart from a very small number of additional booksales - I'm sure very few potential entrants would buy the book just to enter the competition or would not have bought it anyway - could you please explain what you think Mr Castens is gaining from this competition. Rhetoric question....Why is it so many threads on RMweb just go sour - to such an extent that when one sees a pleasant constructive thread - maybe a helpful response about lost instructions for an old kit you pinch yourself and go - "that's what this forum should be about" Chris

Bristol to Newport and return c. 80 miles at 15p (fuel only not true cost inc wear & tear, repairs etc etc ) = £12 per day + bridge at £6.70 = £18.70 per day x 5 x approx 47 weeks = nearly £5000 - simples.... Chris

I think if they've been in MRJ it's OK....

While I completely recognise the issues of space, circulation, temperature (sometimes) etc associated with the Town Hall it would not be "Railwells" if it was not in that venue - in addition the Saturday market means we have a family day out including lunch in town as well - and where else do you get a wedding taking place in the middle of a model railway show!? Great show btw...nice to see a few blue diesels in action. Chris

Looks black in the print version too.

Presumably that means someone has been playing "hide the sausage"....