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Daily Bargain from Tony's trains of Rugby through December

Having seen these in the flesh , these do look stunning and possibly even better than the small prairie which I didn't think possible Really nice to have a chat with Richard from Lionheart yesterday at Warley

A wise move . I can see TT becoming a white elephant and at worst will tank or at best will cannibalise from existing OO and N gauge markets . The notion there is somehow a vast untapped market I don't buy .

Thanks Ben . From my perspective I appreciate Dapol's (and Lionheart) continuing offerings in O Gauge and that is where my interest and custom lies .

page 55 of Hugh Ballantyne's western region steam in colour published by Ian Allan has a shot of 5531 with a red backed smokebox number plate and I think red backed cabsides too appreciating this is the larger tanked variant

Collected mine from Tony's Trains at Rugby today . What can I say but what a stunning model . runs beautifully, very heavy Captures the proportions of the class to near perfection Question is can I stretch to another

A short break to Wales and an opportunity to see as many Narrow Gauge lines as practical whilst giving each some time A pitstop enabled us to see the Earl in operation at Welshpool Panned Earl by Martin Creese, on Flickr The afternoon was then spent at a busy Talyllyn railway Talyllyn railway 16th August 2022 by Martin Creese, on Flickr Talyllyn railway 16th August 2022 by Martin Creese, on Flickr Following day we went to the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway where I was able to enjoy a trip behind Russell Welsh Highland Heritage Railway by Martin Creese, on Flickr Stop at Boston Lodge Ffestiniog Railway by Martin Creese, on Flickr Final destination was Vale of Rheidol and a play with Margaret at Devils Bridge Hunslet 605 "Margaret" at Devils Bridge by Martin Creese, on Flickr A little video compilation from my two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgfc34irF0k

mines an hours drive and I have to get past Coventry (lovely city really )

I'd prefer to stand by my local (ish) model shop than buy direct from Hornby especially if I have to pay Hornby's full prices . If needs be happy to wait for items to be available second hand

Or they knew based on preorders with shops the volumes and saw an opportunity to increase their margin by taking the x% retailers get and in effect hoping the majority of pre orders with retailers shift to direct website sales . Now we could of course not move any of those preorders leaving Hornby sat on a mountain of stock they have to fund until such time they release it back to a now totally tiddled off trade or heavily discount on their website

yes and no . I get the argument but what amazon predominantly sold was books and CD/DVD . Niche interests like ours still benefit from access to retail outlets and I buy things from a model shop because seeing something for real is often enough to swing my interest in buying . I also have a good friend who is a model shop owner so in my case I like to support him

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295043995042?hash=item44b1fe15a2:g:GuQAAOSwioVirFPV interesting one , yes it may cost more to make anew but if the part isn't usable value little more than scrap

How much is Hornby's offering a spoiler to dent Rapido's sales , smarting as they are by not getting the rights to The Titfield Thunderbolt . There is a play that says we won't see the advertised product .... irrespective of the legal matters , to me this and previous steps are morally wrong . Q6, King, Large Prairie , Hornby have become a company which comes across as bullying

Another year almost gone . Many thanks to Tony for looking after my and my children's Railway modelling wants . Excellent service and much appreciated . popped over just before Christmas and came away with some goodies https://tonystrainsofrugby.com/ and I know he is listing a number of discounted offers on his website

apologies as this is way too late a response but to add to others Transport treasury have produced some excellent books . Steam to Diesel transition in Cornwall is a must have , as the Riley collection ones

30742 Charters - 5619 at the Churnet Valley by Martin Creese, on Flickr Have a fabulous festive season all

Just WoW . Couple of images I had to do a double take on , so convincing are they

Tracks to the Trenches 2016 by Martin Creese, on Flickr I think there is a Deutz at Apedale

A few images from a very enjoyable day with 1888 Hunslet built "Hastings" at Chasewater 30742 Charters - Hastings at Chasewater Railway by Martin Creese, on Flickr 30742 Charters - Hastings at Chasewater Railway by Martin Creese, on Flickr 30742 Charters - Hastings at Chasewater Railway by Martin Creese, on Flickr

SVR Autumn Gala 2021 day 3 by Martin Creese, on Flickr 4953 Pitchford Hall - SVR Autumn gala day 1 by Martin Creese, on Flickr SVR Autumn Gala 2021 day 3 by Martin Creese, on Flickr SVR Autumn Gala 2021 day 3 by Martin Creese, on Flickr Couple of visits over the event . 4953 looks stunning in BR Black . Enjoyed bumping into so many I haven't seen for ages .More gassing than photography at times

Four day autumn gala kicks off tomorrow , featuring 4953 Pitchford Hall from the Epping and Ongar Railway and 9466 Message from David Postle at the Kidderminster Railway Museum He will be open for the duration of the gala and open overnight on Friday and Saturday night . The menu will only be the Covid menu they have had since April, but it will include hot drinks, and sandwiches, toasted or otherwise - and of course cake etc. Also the book sale remains on . Please do take the opportunity to support Kidderminster Railway Museum if you visit over the gala

Mine is loosening up with running and makes quite a nice slow speed now . Just DC but the lights on the cab ends that change with direction is a nice touch . It is settling nicely into my GWR Branch line terminus

that is very nice .

speaking of Sid Rickard .There are some shots of Super D's in the latest Railway Bylines (September edition) of his and now noted as J&J collection

I should add that the sound of 7029 at Dorridge was hairs on the back of the neck stuff . Liam Marsh video 4;34