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Hi Paul, the idea behind the layout is that the proposed GER central Norwich station (which in reality was declined by Parliament under pressure from the Bishop) was built, and the goods facilities were then moved to the same location. I believe that at home it's all GER but for exhibitions the owner knows lots of people with MGNR locos so the yard is owned by that company. Period is immediately pre-WW1. Sorry I didn't take more photos, I'm not really keen on the practice at exhibitions TBH. Hopefully Norwich Central will become a regular on the local circuit too

Courtesy of my RMWeb gold membership I went to Warley yesterday and saw some wonderful modelling. Highlights for me were Norwich Central, Kimble and Nafferton. I have to admire Nafferton and Norwich for the fact that they are both built by individuals and were exhibiting for the first time. I have to confess a pang of disappointment that Norwich wasn't a club layout. They were such a great bunch of people so willing to engage with the audience as well as brilliant modellers I might well have joined! Plus that GER blue I also got some great advice in a chat with the loco clinic man on the Gauge O Guild stand, which will hopefully help with my Ilfracombe Goods build. Plus I tried a very nice local beer on Friday night. Just to clear up the practicalities I didn't knowingly see or photograph anyone breastfeeding, I wasn't hit by and nor did I hit anyone with a rucksack, altough I was forced into close quarters with someone who smelt strongly of urine whilst queuing to get in. I didn't pay for car parking and had an excellent journey both ways on National Express combined with Abellio Greater Anglia. The food and drink I had was as expensive as at any big event, but I enjoyed what I had. Thanks to the Warley club for a really well organised show.

Courtesy of my RMWeb gold membership I went to Warley yesterday and saw some wonderful modelling. Highlights for me were Norwich Central, Kimble and Nafferton. I have to admire Nafferton and Norwich for the fact that they are both built by individuals and were exhibiting for the first time. I have to confess a pang of disappointment that Norwich wasn't a club layout. They were such a great bunch of people so willing to engage with the audience as well as brilliant modellers I might well have joined! Plus that GER blue I also got some great advice in a chat with the loco clinic man on the Gauge O Guild stand, which will hopefully help with my Ilfracombe Goods build. Plus I tried a very nice local beer on Friday night.

Rather than a Hastings unit is that not two tadpoles coupled heads inwards? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_206

.....or hell freezes over, whichever happens sooner

96 on the 5th March next year?

Just found this one 25/07/86 Snowdown br Refurbished CEP 1614 As well as the unit there is some wonderful SR concrete

No, its about Welsh football Runs for cover..... Seriously, well played.

They are the right wagons just later photos. To quote the site "During and since WW2 the War Department has used Warflat and Warwell wagons to carry tanks and other armoured vehicles etc. Although they can be loaded from end loading banks there were 75 flat wagons which had removable wheelsets/axleguards and buffers which could hinge out of the way. They then lowered the end and used them as a loading ramp. The photographs give the idea. There was no identification at all on the one seen at Newcastle - although clearly not in internal use! They were built 1941 - 2 "

Here's a few from my collection 07/09/79 clapham jct br 4622 4-sub stencil h/code 10/02/80 clapham jct br 7710 4-vep 12/02/80 raynes park br 5263 4-epb 20/04/80 tonbridge br 7193 4cep 14/09/82 selling br 6113 28/07/86 sevington br nr 1515 refurbished cep 03/06/91 collier street br 1597 refurbished cep 11/03/94 polhill tunnel br nr 932054 voltage test unit

Paul is on here as HMRS Paul and his site is my go-to for any wagon-related research

Record mirror for me, the pictures of Debbie Harry and Paula Yates were a lot better

Photos here https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/modaramp N.M.E Spy

Where did you steal them, you naughty boy???

The remainder of today's update can be summarised as "limited progress" I found that the coupling rods are a couple of mill shorter than the gap between the crankpins. This could be error on my part in assembling the chassis or the fact that these rods are not specifically for this kit. So i set about opening up the bearing holes in the rods. I got the chassis running nicely with finger power and without any noticable binding. However when i added the motor for a powered test, binding returned. In addition to the binding, one of the crankpins has now sheared. That suggests to me that I still have to release some binding forces.

Hi Sandy. That helps a lot thank you. I had got a reply from Laurie which confirmed that is flash on the bearings which I have now filed to top hat shape. I will pay careful attention to the thickness of the cast rods as I move forward. One conundrum I have is the two cosmetic bolt heads on the rod which are close to the bearing and washer. I worry whether they are in fact preventing the assembly from sitting flat. As they are virtually invisible once all is assembled I might sacrifice them for a better "sit" Hi Sandy. That helps a lot thank you. I had got a reply from Laurie which confirmed that is flash on the bearings which I have now filed to top hat shape. I will pay careful attention to the thickness of the cast rods as I move forward. One conundrum I have is the two cosmetic bolt heads on the rod which are close to the bearing and washer. I worry whether they are in fact preventing the assembly from sitting flat. As they are virtually invisible once all is assembled I might sacrifice them for a better "sit"

Those of you kind enough to read my layout topic will know that I have returned to the Ilfracombe goods build. Today was a gentle start. I have spent some time fettling the loco chassis which is still on its temporary screw-in spacers until I'm happy. I also fitted the crank pins to the driving wheels. I have a bit of uncertainty over the coupling rods which I have emailed Laurie Griffin about. If the nuts on the crankpins are fully tightened the coupling rods don't revolve. If they are not fully tightened, they fall off! Also, Laurie supplies finer crankpin bearings to use in lieu of the Slaters ones but they have two shims. I'm almost convinced that one is just flash and needs filing off (photo below) but I will await Laurie's response. Some has already flaked off. Just a short session today. Early tea whilst watching England prior to going to see Jimmy Carr at the Theatre Royal. More tomorrow hopefully.

You did well not to get paint on that white paper CK

Thanks CK. I think it's actually a bit of brown paint rather than rust. My intention is to clean the wheels after weathering because more unwelcome stuff will get on the tyres then too. I usually find IPA and a fibreglass pen do the trick.

Well, since I last posted the Ford has been fighting me at every turn. Lights failed, it started to run really badly on test and then things that were securely fitted in place started to fall off as I tried to rectify the emerging issues. The running problem was a wire which was routed too near to the motor and was causing rubbing friction. The lights were replaced and all reassembled. Then the sound failed! Real mojo-killing issues. Anyhow I have today finished the basic paint job and removed the chip (again!) to go back for repair and that's where I will stop until the chip comes back. She runs well now so I am happy I will have a working unit. It will just need the chip reinstalling, and a light weathering before being ready for service. Apart from this rash of issues preventing me crossing the finish line, I have really enjoyed this kit and would recommend it to anyone with a light railway themed layout. It's a real signature vehicle for a Stephens line. Tomorrow, I return to the Ilfracombe goods which has its own thread

A vote for number 2 from the Norfolk jury......

Good shout. We used it on our sash windows on the recommendation of our carpenter 10 years ago. It's worth the extra.

Ixion, Minerva, Darestead, Dapol and Heljan are probably all hoping the answer is no.

280t 4277 on the Torbay and Dartmouth has its 100th anniversary next year.....

Tell him to get all his CADs out, divide by 4, multiply by 7 and send them to the factory.....