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Hi Barry I hope you don't mind my adding something here? I've been following this thread for some time and dipped my toe in the water using inks for some wagons but had been reticent to do an actual coach. My normal procedure for most carriages is to T-Cut the sides to get a bit of gloss (not too much mind) and then weather with washes and powders to bring out the detail in door handles, recesses etc. I decided to have a go at a Hornby Thompson Brake (didn't take a 'before' pic). I applied one coat of black ink and decided it wasn't enough for a coach that spent a lot of time in the smoke, so added another coat. This was a mistake as I'd overdone it, and it didn't seem to want to wash off easily. Soooo I decided to have a go at gentle T-Cutting after the 2 coats of ink had been applied and was pleased with the result. The 'before' pic is a Composite but included for comparison as they were both exactly the same colour out of the box. Note I've only weathered the side. The underframe and roof are yet to be done (probably the wrong order but I was experimenting). I'd add a few people but those footboards are so delicate I can't seem to get remotely near dismantling the coach without causing major damage.

Hey don't forget Maggie Thatcher!

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Una Stubbs?

Moon River - Andy Williams

Tks. I was looking forwards to the 61xx and Mogul but won't be parting with any money until other people have them in their hands and we know what kind of QC they're being subjected to (or not as the case may be)

No worries at all sir. A bit of T-Cut and it'll buff up like new.

Thanks for the help guys I've gone with these from Cowin https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JLIY9LM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Note Amazon price changes every time I log on) Solid back as per suggestions, and Bluetooth as suggested (pairing with Samsung TV is a doddle every time I switch on). Have had 4 nights use variously playing dvd's and recorded progs on Freeview box. On scouring the interweb, good after sales service from Cowin came up a couple of times - hopefully I won't need it but.........

But it does mean the first man to arrive will have to take his boots off before he's allowed to set foot......

They already do a Class 700. Oh wait, not eveything's black these days.

It's now 175' late so that would put it on course to cross 2M12 at Llandeilo

Does anyone know what's gone wrong with this? It was booked for 45212 and was 10' early at Warrington BQ this morning when I went out. Now showing something like 140' late as it lost 125' between WBQ and Weaver junction. It was due to stop for water at Pantyfynnon but on current timings it would clash with 2M12 Swansea-Shrewsbury and having trouble getting my head around what to predict.

What's all this fuss over shortened HST's? Virgin Cross Country were running some in 2003 (seen here at Hinksey 27Mar03) - a problem with brake blocks I think? It was also repeated for a short while another time due to tech issues and the need to inspect the whole fleet quickly.

We haven't had anything in the 'disappointment looming' category for a while https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-Gauge-Model-Railway-Layout-complete-and-working-with-pulleys-can-deliver/112761117135?hash=item1a411619cf:g:6DcAAOSw9V1aX7eY

If not a Princess then maybe a Velaro? The Channel Tunnel was officially opened May 6th 1994 - as that's a Sunday this year and Monday is Bank Holiday then May 8th is the first working day after.

May 8th is David Attenborough's birthday so could they be jumping on the bandwagon by announcing their 1st plastic free loco?

I posted this on the other Hattons thread as I couldn't find this one at the time. Can only speak as I find but never had a problem with hattons (only 1 loco returned in N years) Ordered loco and 2 coaches online 1:31PM yesterday (Sunday) - delivered here in West Wales (by Yodel!) 1:06PM today (Monday). Well done to both.

Ordered loco and 2 coaches online 1:31PM yesterday (Sunday) - delivered here in West Wales (by Yodel!) 1:06PM today (Monday). Well done to both.

Hattons have Bachmann plain black 64xx for £74 + p/p which seems quite reasonable - only 9 left at time of writing. It was 10 but I caused it to go down. http://www.hattons.co.uk/60878/Bachmann_Branchline_31_636_Class_64xx_0_6_0_Pannier_tank_6417_in_BR_black_with_early_emblem/StockDetail.aspx

https://biblio.co.uk/book/toby-tram-engine-awdry-w/d/1041680523?aid=frg&utm_source=google&utm_medium=product&utm_campaign=feed-details&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5fDWBRDaARIsAA5uWTjauFDEbCG-aaNneFO8pRyR69Bxjy_1G13sTXU2RoS9cOHCzREvVGgaAkbSEALw_wcB

Yeah but you can draw the same conclusion with cotton buds Hat, coat, door etc

Pedant mode on: There is still the long established foot crossing just west of Amersham. Albeit this is on a section of line between Amersham station and the Mantles Wood boundary. It's not electrified track but is LU/TfL signalled. Pendant mode off.

If you go to Ireland you could have a distant shot at home at the same time. Not sure if any are left. This was Annacotty in 2008 on the Limerick-ballybrophy line so may still be there.

Oh dear, wasn't that an early plot in Doomwatch where something like this got completely out of hand?