Alex TM

Eek! Didn't think it was that long since this appeared at Glasgow. It'll be good to see it in the flesh again. Despite its small size and simplicity of design it was easily one of the more enjoyable to watch. Regards, Alex.

Hi again, Once again both me and my better half are impressed by the service form Simon & co. Ordered some books on a Friday night, and they arrived in perfect condition, well packaged, etc on Thursday morning. The personal touch of a written thank-you card really impressed my wife. New artwork too! As before, I have no connection with thi business other than as a satisfied customer. Regards, Alex.

Girl with the grey eyes - Big Country

There's always something there to remind me - Sadie Shaw (et. al.)

Hi, 1:24 could be something truly stunning. A friend models narrow gauge at that scale, and has found quite a lot of resources from the doll's house 'world'. Regards, Alex.

Ride like the wind - Christopher Cross

Hi again, Again, thanks for all the help. I now have a copy of the first volume in the set by Essery & Jenkinson; hoping to pick up one or two other volumes at the St.Andrews show next week. Regards, Alex.

Friends will be friends - Queen

Love is all around - The Troggs (and that crowd from Clydebank - Drip, Drip, Drip?)

Good morning everyone, Thanks for all of this. Livery Comments: I had no idea that it could be quite as many locomotive classes as you are all suggesting. The cut-off date for the colour in interesting too; was this for economic reasons (assuming the maroon/crimson livery was more expensive). As in the OP it would be interesting to know when the last locos would have seen repaints into black. Books: Thanks for the book references. I will be in a couple of places over the coming week where I may find these. Specific Classes: I think my interest, at the moment, is being driven by what is, or has recently been, available rtr in 00; i.e. LYR 2-4-2T, Fowler 2-6-4T. Again, thanks for the information and pointers to resources. Regards, Alex.

Hi everyone, Over the years I've seen plenty of models of LMS locos in a fully lined crimson livery; I've also seen some old photos that seem to show locos this way too. My question is, though, what classes got this livery, and how long did it last? (This all started with a comment about a friend's Bachmann LYR tank.) Thanks in advance for any help. Regards, Alex.

Hi folks, Recently on a trip to Aberdeen and back, and got held going northbound just before the line singles; going south we were let through while a northbound train was held wher we had been. Seems there are timetable issues. Regards, Alex.

Backstreet symphony - Thunder

Rain - Uriah Heep

The in crowd - Dobie Gray (et. al.)

Change - Tears for Fears

News from heaven - Runrig

So far away - Dire Straits

Hi again, Any idea what the other issues, if any, will be and what timeframe? I'm assuming that there are plans for Southern, Western, and Scottish Regions. Thanks. Alex.

Run, baby, run - Sheryl Crow

Hi, Just noticed this thread. Wonder if it should be merged with this other one rather than duplicate content? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/136145-part-three-of-on-shed-the-eastern-region-southern-section-on-sales-4th-august/ Regards, Alex.

You're more than a number in my little red book - The Drifters

Hi, If it's anything like the first two parts then it will certainly be worth having. Plenty of information to suit modellers. Regards, Alex.

Fountain of Salmacis - Genesis

Could it be magic - Take That (please, please, please, don't let my wife know that I posted this .....!)