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  1. SJR
    I've used Wizard wagon wheels and they are very good.
  2. SJR
    It pays to shop around for Kadees. I was at the Palmerston North Train show yesterday and the price for a a pack of #19's varied between NZ$10.30 at one trader and NZ$20at another! Kadee, in White City, Oregon do provide a mail order service with very reasonable airmail postage. Like you I find Roco couplers useful for fixed formations with Kadees at each end.
  3. SJR
    I see payment has been taken for my sound fitted SECR version.
  4. SJR
    I recall purchasing a Bristol Models motorising kit (complete with Bulldog motor and Romford wheels) for the Airfix 9F when I lived in the UK in 1985. I tried to build it the following year when I returned to NZ. . A waste of time and money though I found an alternate use for motor and wheels.
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    All the best for your recovery Gordon. Look forward to your continuing exploits wit Eastwood Town Kind regards Simon
  6. SJR
    So, there will be room for buses?
  7. SJR
    We seem to be very fortunate in NZ. Items airmailed from the UK are arriving here anytime between 7 - 14 days. In some instances this is better than pre Covid. It might have something to do with the NZ Government directly funding international air carriers to maintain airfreight links vital to our export sector. Transit times from Australia are not so good. I ordered some replacement tyres for a Dinky Toy from a chap in Melbourne; took 29 days...
  8. SJR
    Bullied coaches too please Gilbert.
  9. SJR
    New Zealand Line for me too. Unpatriotic to choose any other however, having worked for the post office, Royal Mail would be my second choice.
  10. SJR
    34053 Sir Keith Park. New Zealand born Air Vice Marshall who commanded 11 Group during the Battle of Britain.
  11. SJR
    Biggin Hill for me. It was my first Airfix locomotive kit, given to me by my uncle in 1973.
  12. SJR
    Ottery St Mary for me please. My fathers family came from there.
  13. SJR
    Duchess of Montrose. I have the Dublo version sitting in bits in a shoe box awaiting restoration. She's been sitting in that box for 30 years!
  14. SJR
    Absolutely!!
  15. SJR
    Wow! My Black Friday Cemflos arrived in New Zealand yesterday. Looking at the parcel tracking history most of the transit time was spent at Heathrow waiting for a flight... This is about the usual transit time for air parcels from the UK to NZ so with all the restrictions due to the pandemic we are very well served. Wagons are superb too! Thanks for the great deal Fran.
  16. SJR
    As a New Zealander living in London I was often mistaken for an Aussie! It got better when I visited Dublin, they thought I was Canadian!
  17. SJR
    Can't wait for these to appear. I have already sold on my three Bachmann versions in preparation.
  18. SJR
    Hi Richard, Just enjoyed watching your latest video. Thank you for such inspirational viewing. I appreciate your skill and tenacity. Stay safe and best regards Simon
  19. SJR
    And New Zealand ...
  20. SJR
    Refer to Stratford 47's photos on page 32 of this thread.
  21. SJR
    Thanks for the video Fran, the Deltic looks superb. My Southern Region layout doesn't justify a Deltic so Rule 1 definitely applies. Green SYP version on order. Cheers Simon
  22. SJR
    I use a Dremel gas powered iron for jobs like this. Works a treat.
  23. SJR
    I had a similar problem with my 10203. I removed the PCB and returned that to Kernow rather than shipping the entire loco back from New Zealand. Kernow replaced the PCB which I reinstalled and the loco now runs as it should. Regards Simon
  24. SJR
    Yes, and my two will go all the way to Cornwall then all the way to New Zealand!
  25. SJR
    Hello Tony, I have upgraded a few old Triang Murgatroyd bogie tank wagons by replacing the original bogies with Cambrian BR plate frame bogies and Jackson wheels. This reduces ride height and makes for a reasonable "layout"wagon. Very easy to do but alas no soldering required... Regards Simon
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