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Thanks very much Mike and yes you did watch while I bought some lamps from the Rural Railways stand for anyone else who wants some.Something regal coming later by the way after I've recovered from the Railex show ...

The private owner wagons are a mixture of both kit built and rtr.Some have three links and most are weathered and have coal loads.

Thats a shame.So we're in the dark my friend.What info have you gleaned from it relevant to Brent post war.

A few more of 3864 as she trundles through the South Hams towards Plymouth.

Ebay, the kit lady.Great service. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Springside-DA6-5-Guards-Van-Lamps-Black-00-/130748266339

Springside do a pack of guards van lamps DA6 which are what I'm using on my toad.

I know Mike.Are they the same as the one on the rear in being red bullseye in white case.Facing me.

A final few for today including my now obligatory tail end shot. More to follow and maybe a few surprises too.

Thanks 81C.Yes I have a green 72xx on order,whenever, which I will renumber to 7200 as she was based at Laira.I will put G W R on the tanks too.

A few more of Laira based 3864 approaching the station ...

Its bitterly cold in the South Hams this evening but the 'spotters are still out in force to see 2884 class 3864 round the curve with a coal train bound for Plymouth.

Yes they are the Bachmann offerings well weathered to get rid of the ghastly white rooves.I've had one apart and there's some decent interior detail too.Superior to the Dapol one whatever the shortcomings. GWR wartime black is on the agenda but I'm not sure with what and I agree it is an attractive livery.Never been done RTR. The Hawksworth coaches are excellent but the post war time limit isn't enough for me.Its like the Hawksworth tender that the G badge W livery on the castle coming out this year.Applicable in months of the G W R period.Thats why I have two time periods on one layout.

Anyway I've finally got my repaired 3864 back from Hornby.Nearly 5 weeks wait.They must be busy for some reason.I didn't refit the transit brackets to send it to them and I had a bag of bits to refit on its return.Nothing major.My fault and a lesson learned. She will have a nice coal train to pull over the weekend but in the meantime....

I have that photo but I don't think Gilbert would lend it to me do you.

I think there's a photo opportunity to be had there my friend.Beautiful.

Sad news of the death of a well liked Man Utd player of the 70s era,Brian Greenhoff.60 is no age is it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22631540

Hasn't anyone got any photos of 1366 class panniers working this quay then. The opening bridge is the towns main attraction nowadays.

Just found this nice cab detail with the slack pipe can you give me more info how to model it Phil .Cable perhaps. http://www.gwsr.com/footplate/VirtualFootplate.html

Great photos Alan.Very atmospheric and inspiring too.The fireman of 4679 has spotted the camera.

Thats a good idea.What engine though ? A few more of just the wagons if anyones interested....

Anything else you fancy sir ?

Here's another mogul 5324 awaiting duties in the yard, no its not one of mine,its one off our 'great' model loco builders Malcolm Mitchell website here. http://www.swindonworks.co.uk/photo-gallery.html David Geen sells the 4mm range. Imagine one of this quality rtr.

No problem Mikkel.A few more as they round the curve on their way...