ColinK

Would it be easier to use miniature plugs and sockets between the coaches?

Thanks Paul, I've just removed the chassis baseplate and lifted the wheels out. One of the gears does indeed appear to have split. I've no idea how to fix the problem though.

I knew TPE were intending ordering new units now they have retained the franchise. Have they placed the order yet?

I got my budget airbrush, compressor and paint from Finishing Touches at Ally Pally show last year, I'm really pleased with it. It uses glass jars for the paint which I find great for weathering. They are at the Chapel-en-le-Frith show this weekend and I bought another similar airbrush from them for just £18, this time with a paint cup for doing more detailed work. Finishing Touches can be contacted on 0116 278 5134. No connection with them other than as a very happy customer.

...and if you didn't pre-order you will be disappointed.

What a tease. Seriously, many thanks to everyone at Locomotion and Rapido for keeping us informed on progress.

This should have run in front of Scotsman.

On the Tin Bath railtour recently, we passed through several cuttings where roll of large wire mesh had been fastened to the top of the cutting and unrolled down. Looked like they were just waiting for someone to come along and apply some plaster bandage. Would need a very large static grass machine to finish it.

Several helicopters flying close to the train too. On a more positive note, all the coverage on the news does show plenty of people are still interested in railways.

Many thanks for the words and photos on how to dismantle and reassemble the airbrush. Now I can do mine.

Thanks Andy for sharing these and encouraging constructive comment.

Nice to see the layout. There are lots of trees now, so many houses don't have a good view of the railway. However, following a tree blowing onto the overhead, Network Rail have told us they are going to cut the vegetation back.

A single car dmu is the only item I need (as opposed to would like) for my layout. Hope its out soon.

Words fail me, astonishing modelling.

Looks good, enjoy.

Black 5 and Galatea on the Tin Bath

Hope you sleep soundly Charlie. PS very happy with my Thumper.

There is an article on the BBC News saying a significant number of trains are being cancelled due to lack of drivers. Perhaps it could be solved by printing some full size Jims?

Have to say all this attention over Flying Scotsman and coverage on TV etc has been good for our hobby.

Well, you've got the first line written, so just keep going. I suspect many of us would be interested to hear your story.

There was a pacer plus 153 south through Arnside about 1605 yesterday.

Sounded good and looked good at Shap Wells.

Waiting up at Shap to see it. Despite the awfull weather, the whole world seems to be up here.

Thanks for your kind words Ben. In the back of my cupboard I've got some old cine films taken between 1981 and 1988. While the quality and camera work isn't so good, the content includes things like blue diesels in Scotland and East German narrow gauge. I'm thinking of getting them digitised this year.

I've started this thread as somewhere to post my railway videos in case they are of interest to anyone. Part 1 of my 2015 video covers the West Coast Main Line between Lancaster and Carlisle. It includes steam, diesels and electrics on passenger and freight duties. You can find it on, I've already posted the other three sections elsewhere, but for completeness here they are. Part 2 covers the Cumbrian Coast Line from Lancaster to Barrow, featuring mainly the class 37 loco hauled services. Part 3 covers the Settle - Carlisle with a mix of diesel and steam traction. Part 4 goes overseas to North Germany and South Denmark. I had a week there photographing the rapidly vanishing 218 diesels on Intercity expresses and the Sylt Car Shuttles, large MaK diesels on the NOB trains to Westerland and diverted freight trains hauled by German 232s and Danish MZ locos. Plus a clip of an unusual narrow gauge line. I decided to use Vimeo as its supposed to have fewer anoying adverts than Youtube. But I had to reduce the resoloution of the video to download within my free allowance. Hope you enjoy.