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Two images in the Mearns countryside, just north of Laurencekirk, today: 66014 works North to Aberdeen Waterloo, from Mossend, via Millerhill, presumably to pick up the empty Clay Slurry Silver Bullets, whilst an Unidentified 158 heads south on an Inverurie to Edinburgh working.

Thanks I was fairly sure that I shouldn't too.

One of Philip Larkins non-pool wagons books had an image of an ESSO tanker alongside an oil unloading point supposedly at Machynlleth. I can't find any image online if it. What are the rules regarding scanning the page and posting here? Am I allowed if I give due credit?....

These appear to have just been posted today, and may be of interest: https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/38465856954/in/feed https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/38465854374/in/feed https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/39146205052/in/feed https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/38296927925/in/feed https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/38296927495/in/feed

C&M in Carlisle, also had at least one when I was in last week.

I wasn't going to bother, but something made me have a look and there is mention of N Gauge and so I filled it in. A simple process. Can I suggest, if you are serious about N gauge, it might be an idea to clarify that the survey isn't just for OO gauge? Just a thought.

Re your return loop for the locomotives going off and on shed, would it be better to use a cassette system instead? It would mean that A) they wouldn't have to come back on shed in the same order that they left and therefore B) you wouldn't have to actually fiddle i.e. remove and replace on the track, thereby minimising handling of the model. Just a thought

Am I right in thinking the difference between pre and post TOPS is a panel on the side and the wagon number? (excuse my ignorance.) If so, even though I'd be looking for pre-tops and that gets my vote, if it was the difference between getting the wagons made or not, I'd be okay with post TOPS and modifying the markings myself, along with an un-healthy dose of weathering and filth.

See attached flyer.

When I expressed interest on the website, I got confirmation on the screen that the order had been received.

I've expressed for a single and all four four-packs in N. This is, however, dependant on their livery, etc., being suitable for early-mid 60s transition period.........

Good progress, and with the platforms and buildings mocked up/in situ, the overall effect is apparent. It screams WHL.

Thanks for the update and pictures, Anthony, always a pleasure seeing your progress. Looking forward to seeing the viaduct in all its splendour.

Many thanks for the description, Roy.

First of all Tom, I agree with much of what you've said. Presumably, though, making room for the speaker has altered the weight of the model, so I wonder if there is a reduction in haulage ? I would like mine to pull 12-14 coaches up a 1/100 incline, which previous Farish Type 2 and 4s do without any angst. (I am DCC but have no interest in sound.) That said, presumably the speaker can be removed and alternative weight added, without affecting future re-installation of said speaker. I'd need to look when I get mine, unless anyone can comment just now?

Thanks, I understand now, just the cut edges/corners. I will dig that booklet out. Alas it is in my "to read properly" pile. Thanks.

Grahame, Apologies for digging up a post from so long ago. You make mention of soaking in superglue. Can you elaborate, for me? You soak the whole sheet sheet of card in superglue? Brush it on over the whole surface? Apologies if I have missed something obvious (which is never beyond the realms of possibility.) Best Scott

This is a great thread, and many thanks to the OP for starting it. Of course, also thanks to the respondents. Incidentally, how is Ranelagh pronounced? I'm guessing Rain-Lah?

DCC Supplies have announced a LE commision of 50 015 in CE Dutch livery: http://class50.dccsupplies.com/

What an outstanding layout! Yet another inspirational piece of work. Thank you for sharing. I don't ghink we'd tire of photos of this; any chance of a video?

Me too, Roy (both green on order). I ordered mine through an Exmouth shop who assists customers by taking instalment payments between order and delivery. Not a boast, but it may be of interest to you in the future. That said, I'm happy to have their respective delivery split, if it helps other modellers. :-)

That is quite lovely.....

Good news indeed (re Mauretania, certainly) Thanks for sharing.

These appear to be O Gauge, have I got that right?

IMG_2994.jpg Finally, a close up of the back scene under the viaduct, showing just how crude it really is, although it is not generally view so close. many thanks, Andy I don't think the backscene, in that example, is necessarily as crude as you maybe feel. I think it blends in perfectly with the buildings in front. I'm not sure how much better you could make it. I think the church tower has good perspective and certainly look spart of the scene. Well done, your work is an inspiration.