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I do use Init but not innit I also use PreInit and PostInit ain't it is better than innit

I think I will experiment with my Lima 116 DMU as it is my most detailed running on pizza cutters. They are also only 0.5mm too small. My Mark 2s are getting Replica B4s with modern wheels fitted.

I currently have the fun issue of working on 3 projects (for fun) my main railway and two small projects. The amount I cannot get is very surprising. Big layout DMUs Had to build a GRCW 119, building a Swindon 120 Carriages need a few 2C got 4 so far Wagons OK Small 3 counties area ex MR line in BR WR times Locos of 4 wanted, 1 kit, 1 heavy kit bash, 2 expensive RTR, or a kit and a detail on old model Carriages, need 3 types, kits of 2, 1 none but will ignore Wagons OK as just a few vans Small Cornish branch Locos got them as 45xx Carriages, building a couple of late non corridors from bits and a kit Sunshine. Wagons, lot of Airfix based BUT need a scratch a common hopper So I am having to scratch a DMU Build a loco from various sources Build 2 carriages from various sources Build a few wagons of a common type with no kit or RTR Looks like we will always need to make models.

Tempted to fit my Lima 47 with these, what is the traction like, would be on an 8 coach train, 6 Airfix aircons, a Replica BG and a bitsof catering vehicle

Tender on the way. Serves me right for having too many projects, had parts arrive today for both Cornish 1960s project and WR IC DMU project. Decided I will not start the tender until the 120 DMU has been door hinged and roof vented. Prairie is nabbed for Cornish project.

I was using the BT email address I sent again with a different (BT) address which got through just now I do know that BT can be a pain email wise. But their internet has not let me down in 13 months of working from home.

Am I the only one who keeps thinking of Valentas and VP185s at the mention of Paxman? As to football wafflings. Just remind them "A HELICOPTER HAS FLOWN ON MARS"

Actually it was you at Warley!

I do like to read these sort of interviews, I currently get the 3 mains through the post each month, and interviews with various companies are always interesting. Now Simon Kohler, he has been in the hobby since year dot. Of course I would want to see an informative interview with him, I am pretty sure I have met him as well. Actually I have met lots of people in the hobby, including a forum mod who was slightly grumpy at the time. Now the LAST thing I would want to see is nastiness.

Some people are forgetting this is a hobby and the people involved are involved because they like it. I would also suggest that they all know each other. And I am sure you find out more from being friendly than aggresive.

Anyone here know them? Please let them know they are having delivery issues. As it is BT I am unsurprised, I moved ours to our own server and domain. Issues with Yahoo and moving them.

They need to close a few more factories, it is what they do Linwood, Ryton, now they have to close Ellemere Port

The 119 and 120 underframes are totally different. 119 uses more or less Derby standard, so Lima floors. 120 uses a lot more Swindon, but different to any other Swindon designs. Not sure on body profile though. Bogies totally different. An easily available roof is ideal for both 119 and 120 (and my WR IC set) I will let you know when I have enough, same manufactureres chassis is also suitable

Similar to these https://www.rocks-by-rail.org/exhibit/hopper-wagons/ And http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=7471 Worst case plans. Prepared to cut the bodies. I could do with 3 or 4 Thanks Martin

It is kumquat some idiot took BBC to court over his ownership of a kumquat as he found the nickname embarrassing.

Compare mine to photos

I think it did the Worsley etch is slightly too deep.

Killed the remains of Rootes. I was a huge fan of the smaller saloon and the hot and the very hot hatch . Had issues getting spares due to lack of interest. Days to get a clutch cable , a standard part

I used to own big Vauxhalls really Opels but very good cars. There is nothing from PSA I would want. GM Europe did produce some great engines. All now gone.

After my Swindon DMU is complete I hope to restart on the 2P Will get a LRM tender and a Comet chassis. Found the driving wheels on Gibson site but do not know what size the bogie wheels are. Anyone know?

And here is a body under some Swindon 120 body sides.

2 chassis 2 roofs and the screws please I can do paypal if that is OK Thanks Martin

Hayfield will be giving me advice directly pretty soon. I have a couple of projects I want non Streamline for, both bullhead and I want to give track building a go. The first will be pretty simple and easy to build, the second involves a few more points but looks difficult to do with Peco points as everything is curved. The simple one will have kit built and rechassised RTR locos the larger one RTR. I like the idea of fitting the track to the location rather than the location to the track.

I am thinking of trying some of this for a small project, a couple of points and some track. I just do not know what to order. Apart from bullhead NS and 3 bolt chairs

Hmm I wonder where I could keep it?