Regarding the Goldie,i bought it in June 61.Still got it and the girl who first rode pillion with me.I'm 73 now and still ride a Commando and Ducati ST2.
Thankyou so much Graham, I really appreciate your kindness for the time taken by you,I'm picturing myself there on June 23rd 1948 (Midland mainline DESBOROUGH Northants) in my short trousers seeing that wonderful MALACHITE machine go through which gave me a lifetime interest in the SOUTHERN RAILWAY!!!!!!
Mod4, Thanks for your comment, and, whilst being a modeller since 1967 and seeing said loco on the trials at Desborough, Northants in 1948, I am new to this computing lark and learning every day so please excuse me for my ignorance..