ColinK

I like layouts which have info eg about the prototype on panels to read either between movements or while waiting to get close to the front of the layout. Such info does mean I spend longer at that layout. I prefer these to be printed rather than screens. Info about the movements currently taking place on the layout is also interesting and useful, e.g. parcel train arrives and the vans are shunted into the bay platform for unloading. While I have seen this provided by cards (usually the back of the operating instructions), it could be presented by screens, perhaps more than one so everyone viewing can see it. Operational railway features eg working signals, level crossing gates, are part of the railway scene so I like to see them working. Things like moving people are more of a gimmick to me, they don’t usually detract from the layout, but for me don’t add to it either.

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Superb bit of modelling.

While in 1984 we see 043 and 027 both with white stripes. https://vimeo.com/227151759 Fast forward to 3 minutes.

Fast forward to 35 minutes for some Scottish 37 action from 1983 on here https://vimeo.com/272334011

Malham today.

Does the Zebedee require modifications to the loco body eg bits chopped off so it can’t be returned to original condition? That class 13 kit looks good, will have to get one.

Stagecoach Lancaster have a purple bus, more tasteful than the purple steam loco.

Many thanks, that’s quite a distinctive pattern presumably caused by the door hinges.

Summer must be here as our Summer Saturday service 75 between Settle and Skipton via Malham started running yesterday. It is a challenging drive with narrow roads, steep hills and hairpin bends, a cycle race made the roads busy. Here is a view on the top. Turned out to be a challenging day. Heading out of Lancaster in the morning there was an accident on the mini roundabout in Halton blocking all the roads, I had to reverse my 12 metre bus about 1km to escape. I couldn’t be late as the shift involves swapping buses with another driver in Settle, where I get a little Optare Solo for the rest of my shift. During the afternoon there was a serious accident on the A65 near Settle Junction blocking the road for several hours. I was the only bus able to get to Skipton from the north as a result. My last journey was the 1745 Skipton - Settle - Kirkby Lonsdale - Lancaster which should use the A65, instead I had to go via Malham, only possible because I had the short narrow Solo. It could have been an awful day, but the passengers were great, despite getting home an hour late, nobody got frustrated, impatient or angry, they relaxed and enjoyed the scenic ride.

What we need is a article or video on weathering them.

I’ve only one visible baseboard joint and that is disguised by a wooden board foot crossing.

Big surprise today, a Osprey (plane not bird) flew low over Milnthorpe (Cumbria) this afternoon.

Perhaps the first run should include NBC red and green liveries without any fleet names, but with a sheet of transfers for the buyer to add for their favourite version of the livery. Then individual retailers could commission a run of models in their local livery.

Looks like a great improvement on the Heljan chassis which has never ran well. Doubt if I’ve got the ability to make it though.

Horrible vehicles, the LUT ones were awful to drive, Leopards and Seddons were much more pleasant fir the driver. However, I agree it is a good choice to model as they got almost anywhere. How about an unpainted one for modellers to finish in whatever livery they like?

Looks good in RTC livery. Had they been re-engined and refurbished they could have looked like this …

if we were in the jokes thread we could ask why are some hay bales square and some hay bales round?

I got the impression that the second batch of Guy Arabs didn’t sell very well. I hope that does not put them off making other buses - an Optare Solo would be useful. Here is my Guy.

A much better choice than the ferry wagon which is too long for my layout. I’ll be ordering a couple of OAA’s for my layout through my local model shop as its important to keep them in business.

A different part of the country, while most of the Clacton emus were four car sets, there were some 2 car units too. Looked a bit odd with a pantograph at one end.

Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg use a pair of DB class 218 diesels. i agree with the Heljan 128 diesel parcels car, really powerful.

Does anyone know the cost of a replacement battery for their electric vehicle?

I splashed out and bought one too. A bit expensive but when you see the detail it is worth the price.

Hi, a couple of things have got me interested in making a 009 micro layout using Kato N gauge untrack as that should ensure the tight curves are nice and curved. I've come up with a plan, but there are a couple of places where the tracks do not join up. Please can anyone advise how I alter the plan to make a complete circuit?