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Does this 1961 1:1,250 help any? https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17&lat=51.54411&lon=-0.34967&layers=170&b=1 Best Scott.

That train chapter...

I know there have been variations on this theme posted before, but it never hurts to watch this kind of thing again... This factory is apparently in Rumania/Romania. Best Scott.

It seem Uncharted, despite it's failings, is doing rather well - which bodes well for a sequel. $100m already, with a budget of $120m before marketing. It is generally accepted that a film needs to double it's straight budget to be deemed a success, so it looks on track... https://www.businessinsider.com/uncharted-movie-beats-box-office-expectations-details-reviews-2022-2?r=US&IR=T Best Scott.

One for the weatherers...

Agreed; and is that paperwork on the floor, beyond the chap in the striped top? Best Scott.

I couldn't figure out if they were left luggage lockers for use from the van, or if they were in the process of being delivered to the station building, or if it was a secure parcel transport arrangement... Best Scott.

Oban, 22nd April 1986.

Ouch!!

I see what you did there… Best Scott.

In other news I had a spare bit of time to give Horizon a go. Very impressed so far. I've not done much, just the first stage of being let loose on my own prior to going to the hunger games proving trials, but what I've seen looks great. Very promising. The machinamels look great. Maybe by the time (if) I finish this, they sequel will be at a silly price too! Best Scott.

Well it depends. I'm generally quite hard to please when it comes to movies. As a movie, it was pretty poor. Minimal character development, a lot that didn't make sense, felt rushed. But as a tie-in with the game, it was probably okay. There were recognisable scenes from the games - The auction from UC4, the aerial scene from UC3, discovery of the prize from UC4. Nate's brother make an appearance. Some nice touches such as a scene out the back of a C-17A where Nate is jumping from air droppable cargo to air droppable cargo, in a similar (albeit ludicrous) style to that found in the game. Also there is a point when Nate purloins a torso gun holster and puts it on, which is quite pleasing. The only character cast well was Chloe, who I think they got absolutely spot on, but like the other characters, was criminally left under-developed. Sadly, I just didn't care too much about any of the characters. The film was touted as Indian Jones-esque, when it truth it was nowhere near as professionally put together, despite being reasonably slick in places. I think it tries to do too much in too short a time and has no real focus. The dialogue wasn't awful, but the the script fell flat when trying to develop any kind of wise-cracking between Nate and Sully. The only time it felt like they'd gotten the banter right, was in the closing scene, pre-credits, and then again in the second post-credits scene. I wouldn't say avoid it, but don't rush to see it. In a word, underwhelming. (It suited my SO, since it required zero thought, and there were scenes she recognised from watching me play the games.) As I intimated earlier, it would have been better as a slower burning series or mini-series, perhaps taking one volume of the game and dramatising it almost scene by scene. UC4 would, in my view have been the better one to start with in that vein. Subsequent series' could then be produced to introduce some back story. Nathan Filian seems the obvious choice to play Nate, who knows, maybe Tom Sellick as Sully... If only I was a mega rich producer. Best Scott.

I didn't mind the sword fight... I am going to see the film tonight, I don't hold out much hope, but the other half wanted to watch something she didn't have to think too hard about and I'm sure this will fit the bill. I'd have much rather someone like HBO had taken this on as a series, and tried to run it faithfully to one of the games. But hey-ho, maybe it will surprise me. Best Scott.

Ah, I thought it looked a bit smaller than your model, but as you were! I don't think you're pushing the boundaries all that far. It's not at the terminus, but the Burghead branch served a facility about mid way along the line, at Roseisle Maltings: https://www.google.com/maps/@57.6695046,-3.4762375,3a,75y,125.59h,85.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sjNIj8LYsVnoqdH1KwO-yZw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en The line has been lifted but you can see it's remnants in the line of trees. The line was still active into the 90s, although not serving Burghead. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Burghead/@57.6693795,-3.4732471,1275a,35y,119.97h/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4885737649db9aef:0xb3ae2868bff551d3!8m2!3d57.700232!4d-3.489213?hl=en In the link below, you can see where it's sits, in the centre of the map, and it's relative size. On the right, you can also see where the branch left the main line (Aberdeen to Inverness) at Alves. Burghead is bottom left. https://www.google.com/maps/@57.6684202,-3.4736629,7224a,35y,101.35h/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en Best Scott.

I kind of fancied Horizon Zero Dawn when it came out, but wasn't convinced I liked it enough to shell out circa fifty of my hard earned. However, at £15.99 for the complete edition (?!) it would seem rude not to download it now and give it a try.... Best Scott.

I appreciate it may be a little late in the day, but Hillside Distillery is just up the road from me, and sits just outside Montrose. It's rail served elevator is still extant, although remains disused. This is it here: https://www.google.com/maps/@56.7431786,-2.4720098,3a,60y,83.9h,92.24t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sump3x8Z1VnGFktTtSdCn6w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 https://www.google.com/maps/@56.7424302,-2.4725897,3a,24.1y,48.87h,92.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1smRofsKOsAy_XVK-fStNLEg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 https://www.google.com/maps/@56.7424199,-2.4672079,3a,15y,287.72h,94.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1smEsE2foqxLH4E-5TJuVAmA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 https://www.google.com/maps/search/hillside+distillery/@56.7425273,-2.4722828,513a,35y,27.11h,6.68t/data=!3m1!1e3 It doesn't have a large footprint and so may fit your arrangement better? Like I say, I know you've already built yours, but if it ever requires a rethink, perhaps Hillside would be useful. Best Scott.

Excellent modelling. All very well realised. Best Scott

I think the long version is more correct. The height, for me looks right as well. Using the Vans in the photograph and on your mock-up as a reference, there appears to be no appreciable difference between the two building heights. As others, and you, have suggested, it appears to be an optical delusion, based around the dark section of the goods shed wall. Best Scott.

I don't think the 800s have been made uniquely for the UK market. I understand that the vast bulk of production of the 800s is for the Japanese market. They are available for purchase at a number of domestic Japanese retailers, and because the Japanese market is much larger than ours, the low cost of the 800 has been achieved because they have been able to make, and sell, so many. Best Scott.

Whilst I take your point re the yellow Railease Carflats, there are still 39 in BR Blue and 149 in BR Bauxite. Best Scott.

Cheers, I wasn’t aware of that. I went to the library (autocorrected to diary above) on the PS4. I’ll familiarise myself with the store library. Best Scott.

Thought I'd flag up an issue about TSW2 that was causing some consternation. I purchased TSW2 a few months back and have a decent selection of add-ons. Lately, after it has loaded, a message came up on the screen saying that I needed to download and install the latest update to play a number of those add-ons. Most were the legacy items from the earlier version, but one was the Cathcart Circle route that post-dates TSW2. PS4 confirmed that I had the latest version, so you can imagine my frustration. Anyway, after consulting the web of all knowledge, I deleted TSW2 and then re-installed through a heart-stopping period of discovering TSW2 wasn't in my diary - only it was, it was just under the "not installed" apps, which were hidden until told to reveal themselves. Long story slightly less long, after half a day downloading and installing, everything is fine and tickety boo. Best Scott.

I wonder if the bottom of the shutters/end-plates could be "notched" to accommodate the couplers? Best Scott.

A Farish class 40 is 153mm over the couplings, so they should just fit and no more, ditto a Pacific. Best Scott.

The raildar resource gives schematic diagrams of the trackwork http://raildar.co.uk/map/INV http://raildar.co.uk/map/FTW But, obviously, these are not to scale, but the arrangement of turnouts, etc. is clear. Perhaps these could be used with what you can take from google earth and other resources in the absence of scale drawings. There is also this, albeit dating from 1984 so would need some adaption for the current scene (using the above perhaps) , which would involve spending some Sterling, so perhaps only of use if you were committed. https://nr.printstoreonline.com/inverness-station-general-layout-1984-18920879.html Best Scott.