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I don't really have much to report on this subject as of late, I was at a model railway show the other day and there was a young girl about my age wandering around with her Dad - Father and daughter sharing a hobby of model railways together, an interesting combination and sort of sweet. Although I think I remember her saying she looses her dad easily in a crowd at these shows because he wears a tweed brown jacket, pair of glasses and a flat cap, and she's often left to wander by herself. Anyway back to her, she's got long blond hair, quite friendly, pretty, good sense of style but she wasn't really interested in me or my little 6' x 4' layout, however she did show a great interest in the huge layout next to me... think size of layout possibly maters perhaps? I did offer to buy her a drink at the show, she said no thanks.

I think he means the other kind of Veg. Not quite the teddy, onion and turnip variety.

I thought the word ''Pasty'' originated from Cornwall?

Looks fantastically awesome as always Mudmagnet be good to see a piece of proper BR blue traction sitting under it. But not from Devon ^

I really like this 'Photo plank' tis very nice tell he likes his EEs traction.

Good evening Bill, Should see you there, I might have to bring the 33 again Might bring my 'new' limited edition Class 47 I'm particularly pleased with.

Looks quite nice Alan Slightly reminding of the pictures of Truro turntable. Picture from Cornwall Railway Society. I look forward to seeing it fitted on the model.

Evening, Looks quite nice, I've been following your layout topic for a while. I like your new canopy supports... tis something we seem to be missing in the model railway world as separate items. I've been using this super clear type plastic for my windows, not too sure what it is but it looks like glass. I buy it from this shop that sell military model type models. I prefer it because my buildings have highly detailed interiors. But as your not looking to add interiors you might want to go for the SR grubby style windows

I like this Model because it's awesome. I want to see more pictures of this layout, I don't care what they're pictures of - Just more pictures of the layout... maybe you could put some diesels on there? Sorry couldn't think of a better way to put that into words ^

Hello Steve, Tis all looking ansom, you've done a lovely job on your bricks and the interior! Think I've posted on your 'question' topic with some details, hopefully Springside will be able to help you with your extra parts you require. I'd recommend having a look at some of their other items while your on there you might like to get a couple of extra bits... they do some very nice station name boards, lamps etc too! In regards to Signal Box name plates Cooper Craft do a kit for the cast type which includes a large amount of different letters etc and you get a number of extra boards in the kit, I think they're about

Maybe it's like really old Airfix and Meccano... follow the instructions exactly and get it wrong, revert to the picture on the box :P The desired effect to perhaps force the builder to use their brain, challenging them and making them follow in the footsteps of British Engineering & Manufacturing. Unfortunately this can also have the undesired effect of anger towards the kit, manufacturer and their lack of detailed foolproof instructions. As for all the manufactures abroad, they make their instructions foolproof for dummies so they end up with a perfect model every time!

Very Nice! Although it's interesting to know that the milk, cream and butter producing industry is more popular than the Cider making!

Some interesting roof vent castings, I may have to invest in a few for my Creamery Roof. Slightly reminding of the following in Wallace & Gromit The Wrong Trousers:

Ansom etchings! Look forward to seeing them fitted Jerry

Hello Bill, Twas nice to see you and the model at the show on Saturday and Sunday, All running very well! I think Creedyford looks Awesome with the new backscenes. Some very nice pictures you've taken there. Here's some of my pictures: 33108 with a train of mixed goods and Cement. The Blue tanks in the sidings behind the platform. Creedyford Level Crossing Creedyford Box which replaced a temporary GWR Box. Trainspotters ^ 45 104 with a passenger train. NSE livery 50 002 arrives into Creedyford with a passenger train. 50 002 departing Creedyford. Creedyford Station Building. Passengers await their next train. 33 007 and 33 002 pass through Creedyford over the level crossing with a Ballast train. 33 002 just having re entered service after having it's bogies repaired and wheel sets replaced. A grubby Class 31 arrives into the platform with a passenger train. Creedyford Marshalling Yard ^ A clean 37 207 William Cookworthy passing through Creedyford with the Inspection Saloon. 33 108 arrives into Creedyford Marshalling Yard with a train, while Bill watches over the yard from the Control Centre. 50 149 passes through Creedyford Station with an empty ballast train. Cornish Fixings Co behind Deviock Fuels Ltd Coal Yard with a Loader and an arriving Coal Lorry. Creedyford Farm is directly next to the railway, owned by Farmer Bill - He's at home on the farm today seeing to the Pigs and other live stock. 50 149 passes Creedyford Farm. 50 149 leaving Creedyford with the last empty ballast train of the day. Finally Bill packing away his trains at the end of the day after a good running session. Thanks for letting me run the trains Bill, it was Fun operating the layout and giving the 33 and 50 149 a run. And thanks for dropping me off at Camborne Station afterwards I look forward to the next outing Cheers, Reece

Been looking into doing something similar myself although in the slightly larger scale of 4mm on my platforms, I'll probably do like you and use a few mixes of greys mixed up to a couple of pics with a wash of blackish colour between the joins. I look forward to seeing your efforts. I think the platform paving stones are are a mix of cut granite and cast replacements.

Nah that's the 'modern' image when vandals moved into the Par area.

Just giving an example, all the Proper stations have cats