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Summer holidays in the 'Boro, eh, Chris? How the other half lived. I bet it took weeks to get the smell out of your clothes.

There were people spotting females at Donny? Was there an Ian Allen for them? Why go to Wansford? Particularly rare females to be seen there?

Blimey. That's.. what? Four boards? Better sort out the pantechnicon for next September. I don't fancy poor old Harvey's seat.

I hope this doesn't come across as carping, but having spent part of the morning leafing through books looking for detail differences in the ones I'm building: I can't see a whistle or top lamp iron The atomiser pipe - I can't find any examples which have one on both sides Did 62822 have tail rods that late? 62822's handrails stopped short of the smokebox front and it had a prominent stop on the smokebox hinge. 62822 also had two very prominent rows of rivets or bolts above the atomiser pipe. The weathered one doesn't seem to have cabside sight screens. Are these preproduction or prototype builds?

Heavy duty 8' 6" at the ends.... heavy duty 10' (or 10' 6") at the articulations? I believe the 10' bogie was developed for the high speed artic sets specifically after problems with frames cracking on early vehicles.

Well that's very kind, thank you. I've never felt the need for an avatar, to be honest. I am usually one of the Thurston team, but this time I was there with Marske, which belongs to a friend of mine. You've caught some of my stock in the background of one shot, which is always nice to see.

Actually, he has created a headland (the technical term for what you describe) as you'll see in the third picture - three swaths running parallel to the fence. At least no-one suggested the combine is the wrong way round. The whole scene was created by a farmer who did know what he was modelling.

Bill Callaghan is his name, IIRC. I think this is part two or three of about 6. Very well worth watching - informative and entertaining in a very Horrible Histories manner.

It's back, but I don't think they've finished it.

Just had an email from Richard: an upgrade has seemingly gone wrong and the hosting company are working on it.

That will be it, then. I did look under forum announcements when this first happened the other night, but didn't see anything. Just have to be patient; hell, we've even gone without RMWeb in the bad old days. It's only the forum which is down, the rest seems to work.

I have emailed Richard. If it goes on we could try emailing his work address (winwaed.com). Is he on holiday/away at the moment? I don't recall seeing him post for a few days.

Has anyone notified Richard Marsden?

Hi Nelson, Washing removes any flux which might be left over and can attack joints (and paint) if you don't remove it. It also keeps the model tidy, getting rid of any detritus which has accumulated and makes brass ones lovely and shiny. I use 'Shiny Sinks' and warm water, but other people have their own preferred cleaners - 'Barkeeper's Friend' is mentioned fairly often. A soft used toothbrush does what is required, in an old washing up bowl to catch any bits you detach while scrubbing. Rinse thoroughly and stand on the central heating boiler (other warm locations are available) until fully dry.

Where was it parked, Steve? I used Cambridge every day from 1996 - 99 (and a fair bit before that) and I don't ever recall seeing it. Those cement tanks which were there for years, on the other hand... I know they've gone now but they witnessed my entire career working for the University.

I'm afraid it's already too late for Finney and Smith - but their site says it's now sold by Branchlines. It's called a Coffman right clamp and it pretty much does what it says on the tin. Worked very well today, certainly.

Went down to Hull Show yesterday - always worth a trip and didn't disappoint. Peter and I lent a hand on John White's Leeds Central, the first time I've seen it and it didn't disappoint either. On the Wizard Models stand, an announcement of a new kit: Bought one (well, it would be rude not to). This morning, looking for a little job to do and never one to resist a wagon kit for long... It gave me a chance to try this little gadget out: and all in all it makes up rather nicely: Nice two part buffers, etched W irons, rocking at one end, clean square castings - pleasure to build. Just needs a wash and a roof and it's ready for the paint shop.

Went down to Hull Show yesterday - always worth a trip and didn't disappoint. On the Wizard Models stand, an announcement of a new kit: Bought one (well, it would be rude not to) and found this morning that it makes up rather nicely: Nice two part buffers, etched W irons, rocking at one end, clean square castings - pleasure to build.

I've seen a number of them on his stand at shows on the last 12-15 months. I don't believe he's made the whole range available yet bu tthat is his intention. He does apparently have a web address but the link he gave me didn't work.

What is it, Rob?

Except that the P2 valances never were cut away, as they were never fitted.

There's nothing heretical about having more wagons. It's a very positive train of thought.

Of course, Barry. Bring the tender and a drawing next time we're at Grantham and I'll see what I can manage.

Depending what era you're modelling, there are one or two good shots on the Britain from Above site.

62003 was a K1. It would need to be 6050-whatever-it-got-in-1946.