Tim Hall

Yes, the museum appeared very closed and all signage removed when I visited in August 19.

VER film, I'd forgotten about:

Evesham have one as well, but I can't find my snap of it.

Oh, yes Cleethorpes. It was only running part of its normal route due to problems with a level crossing: I've had a go on that bike, it visited Perrygrove with Redgauntlet for a Gala in 2013, whilst I was a volunteer there. Got cramp later, and hadn't even left station limits with it: Some close up Katie action, from about 2mins38:

It is! They are very talented modellers, and I get to play with it occasionally! I don't seem to be able to embed any video clips from their Facebook page onto here, unfortunately. Forgot about this railway, which fits into this category, also another Fairbourne one:

A few little films I've made of some of the railways mentioned: Friends of mine own and operate a 1/12 scale model railway, Borth Aberdovey & Ynyslas Railway, which was exhibited a few times in late 2019, and hopefully again later this year. It's very 15 inch Fairbourneque, though set a touch further south. They do have a Facebook page, if anyone is interested. Some of my snaps here:

Have a bubble car! Stourbridge Junction, 28th Aug 1987. I grew up halfway between Wolverhampton and Stourbridge, and used to catch a bus (256 became 556, or 257) to either place to start my rail travels when I visited my parents after I'd left home, and had days out from there.

May not still be relevant in term of the ratios. At least some of the paints will now be made using different formulations, for example reds, oranges and yellows probably used lead chromate or cadmium then, which they can't be now.

He'll do asbestos he can....

Looking on their Facebook page, they are mentioned yesterday by a local locksmith, as having their property made secure after a fire next door. It looks like the fire service made an emergency entrance to Rails, breaking glass in the front and rear doors in the process.

As someone who grew up in Wall Heath, living there from 1967-1984 and then visiting fairly regularly until I cleared my parents house there in 2014, I shall watch this with interest.

Whilst the railway is currently Southern 1960s, the village isn't sure when it is, but now boasts road markings, street lights and gulls! Telegraph poles and chimney pots soon.

I thought I heard you over the roar of the traffic whilst squelching round Howardian Nature Reserve earlier......

Good luck with the jab. In-laws (90 and 85) had theirs 12 days ago and wife as a GP nearly a month ago. It's a good pose, I have several of them dotted around various locos.

It's young Dan's birthday today, so altogether now in a quick chorus......

Thanks for the concern over the "incident" there a few days ago. Interviews done, cordons removed, police disappeared, park open. The only sign of anything unusual is a few flowers leaning against the park railings down the road to commemorate a Polish man, living in Essex who travelled to Cardiff during a lockdown, got into bother about a mile away and ended up dead in our street.....Draw your own conclusions....I won't be commenting further. So postie was able to come this morning..... Most of the twiddly bits fitted, runs nicely from very slowly and quietly to any sensible speed I choose (Gaugemaster Q). Easily pulled 7 Bachmann Bulleids (no Western coaches on there at present) or 28 wagons. Proper running in this PM whilst I'm faffing around up there. Very happy

Still cordoned and delivery failed again, but Amazon got through last night, though they wouldn't let him drive in, delivering my teenage daughter's urgent chocolate supplies .

Correct, just had to go past the "Hobby Bobby" manning the cordon to get out for a walk. No sign of any activity, other than the chilly mortals manning the cordons. I'm waiting for the knock on the door, "where were you at about 2330 yesterday?" "In the attic supergluing etched brass draincocks to 00 Bulleid Pacifics". Seriously though, a bit of a shock in this normally sleepy area. More of a shock for the friends and relatives obviously. So 94xx rescheduled for tomorrow apparently.

Royal Mail were unable to deliver today due to "the property being inaccessable", as the police have cordoned the area off to the body of "a man in his 20s or 30s" being found a few 100 yards away. Just had four blokes in white protective suits ferreting around around outside and in the park opposite.

I am....still....

There'll be one about a mile from you by 1.49 today, if an email from Royal Mail to me is to be believed.....

Fizz (the tabby) and Wispa are rescue cats that we adopted as kittens nearly three years ago. We're somewhat besotted. They are, however, banned from "Loftshire".

Hurray! Keep us informed please!

Missing the point completely, I'd got it in my head that 0-4-0CD meant a small diesel shunter with a crane attached.......

Yes Tim, since you ask, it's very easy, as you can see. Removing the coupling bar was straightforward as well. (In case anyone thinks I've lost the plot, I googled 48DS crew fitting and coupling removal on receipt of the loco yesterday, and it came up with my own question ). The driver looks less mutant in real life!