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Off topic I know but as the FEA's have been mentioned, I had two delivered from Hattons last week and both have QC issues. One has a buffer completely missing and the other had one broken and one slightly damaged. Spoke to Hattons via live chat last Monday, initially advised me to post them back but the process involved seemed to be a bit of a hassle to me, so I suggested if possible could they send out some replacement buffers (don't mind fixing them myself). Waiting for the buffers at this stage.

I would rather a wee dram of 86241.

A polite message to Andy York should do it. Regards. John

Anyone want a Bachmann underground train? Only £5,100.00 21 bids with three days still to go. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-gauge-Bachmann-London-Underground-S-stock-4-car-train-pack-LTM-35-990/124259720189?hash=item1cee74dbfd:g:-IoAAOSw2SNfDYPo

After five years exhibiting Campbell Riverside at various shows, the layout was starting to look a bit tired. I have made the decision to abandon the current Campbell Riverside and will in the near future build a replacement hopefully using Peco code 83 line North Amreican track for a better apperance. At this time I am planning to keep the same name for the new layout.

Was never warm and sunny when I lived there. lol...

Used to be my 'local' model shop when I lived in Luton. Was always worth a visit.

Have any overseas subscribers received the June issue yet? I know there are still delays in the postal system at the moment.

Just measured mine, its approx. 12 1/4" / 310mm in length. Hope this helps. * overall width of loco lift is 2 1/4" Regards. John

Would the Peco loco lift be any use?

Hattons currently have some Dapol 121's for £79.00 https://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000396/1000588/1000673/0/dapol_oo_gauge_1_76_scale_dmus/prodlist.aspx

My SWMBO says the same. Could Hornby make people who cancel pay an 'admin fee' of £40.00 and donate to the NHS charity's? That would sort the greedy ebay crowds.

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Fran, you will also have to do one in NIR livery for the enterprise service.

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Mines just got me to redecorate our bedroom!

Royal Mail should take a leaf from An Post (Irish postal system). They were due to increase postage rates as of last week but as a result of the current situation this has been postponed. Also An Post are going to give every household two free 'post-paid' post cards to help people to keep in touch with their loved ones, friends and family.

Panic buying of McDonalds in Ireland now! Desperate or what? 18:22 Gardaí have asked management at a McDonalds restaurant in Maynooth to close its doors due to long traffic queue outside. Traffic has been building outside this restaurant ahead of McDonalds' nationwide closure. There are similar scenes at other McDonalds restaurants throughout the country. Gardai have asked staff at McDonalds in Maynooth to close as traffic queues into the restaurant were causing disruption. All McDonalds restaurants to close from 7pm #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/MHF4JEhqc5 — Fran McNulty (@franmcnulty) March 23, 2020 *Source RTE News

For anyone who's on Facebook, Peco are promoting a 'virtual' exhibition this weekend. May be of interest to someone. https://www.facebook.com/groups/217731089423432/ Further details on the Peco/Railway Modeller FB pages. Regards, John

Someone drank the whiskey and left the empty bottles on the shelf....

As an exhibitor I have been informed that that following shows have cancelled. Wexford MRC exhibition 9th & 10th May 2020 First Bangor MRC exhibition 29th & 30th May 2020 https://www.facebook.com/WexfordModelRailwayClub/?pageid=125824850809616&ftentidentifier=2535516496507094&padding=0 https://firstbangormrc.co.uk/ Regards. John

Looks good. With the plan that you have there you could also use it as a shunting puzzle layout. Regards John

I get my Vallejo paints from HobbyMad.ie They sell sets of Vallejo paints and you can buy individual bottles as well. They also stock Tamiya and AK paints as well as other modelling supplies. https://www.hobbymad.ie Hope this helps. John

Hi, What is the reference No. for the Vallejo yellow please? I have recently started using the Vallejo acrylic paints mainly the Model Colour so far but would like to try their Model Air range. Regards, John

Just curious to know especially when the GWR set is the same price as the R3608 Blue/Grey twin pack. Good if it is the full length MK3