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  1. Steve Purves

    no DEMU for me :(

    1. Adamphillip

      Adamphillip

      I'm in the same boat, really wanted to go too

    2. bigP

      bigP

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    3. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Think of the money you've saved!

  2. Steve Purves
    I shall be making an appearance....
  3. Steve Purves

    Question: When was the last time a manufacturer surprised us with a new model... announced and available on the same day?

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    2. sub39h

      sub39h

      I think we're moving towards manufacturers trying to sell out their products before they're even produced. Holding stock is expensive and cash draining.

       

      I wouldn't count on any surprise announcements ever again tbh.

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      ....and that is why you cannot get body spares for any Hornby model.

    4. bgman

      bgman

      Mercedes Benz!

  4. Steve Purves
    I for one would like an extended deadline or shop stock as I haven't had the money in the right place at the right time and would actually really like one.
  5. Steve Purves

    Just got my P45

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    2. Pugsley

      Pugsley

      Well done!

    3. Steve Purves

      Steve Purves

      Thanks guys. Looking forward to my first day. Don't think I've ever said that before!

    4. AndrewC

      AndrewC

      All the best. Hope it goes well.

  6. Steve Purves
    Wrong size, wrong region, right era. Tell me why I want it! Quite honestly I would love it from my heart but like you I enjoy building over playing. I wish you luck with the sale, if I had more disposable money at the mo it might have nudged me over to 4mm! The thought of building its extension tempts me somewhat...
  7. Steve Purves

    has only been offered the blooming job!

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    2. yorkie_pudd

      yorkie_pudd

      stunning news Steve - onwards & upwards :-)

    3. Steve Purves

      Steve Purves

      Cheers guys. Perfect job!

    4. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Congrats and all the best!

  8. Steve Purves

    Oh Dear... I can feel a Cliche coming on...

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    2. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Best to nip it in the bud then

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      BLTs are such boring sandwiches these days.

    4. bigP

      bigP

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  9. Steve Purves

    Has a very important job interview next week...

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    2. yorkie_pudd

      yorkie_pudd

      A the best with it.

    3. jonas

      jonas

      Good luck!

    4. Steve Purves

      Steve Purves

      Thanks guys

  10. Steve Purves
    Just thinking about my 'little' layouts and would I coundier them 'micro' Apa Park - Yes - single Ikea box Apa Park by Steve Purves, on Flickr Apagele - Maybe - double Ikea box Apagele Finished by Steve Purves, on Flickr Airedale - Yes - 3ft square lid from a wooden crate Test track by Steve Purves, on Flickr Alpha Street goods - Yes - 2ft 6 by 3ft lid from a wooden crate Alpha Street Goods. by Steve Purves, on Flickr Essence of New Street - Maybe - Modular using 3ft boxes Ballasting and track weathering by Steve Purves, on Flickr I think the 'micro' definition is a state of mind rather than a physical state. I design all of my layouts using the same 'micro' mentality and generally have the same reaction regardless of actual size...
  11. Steve Purves

    is going to go and spend the afternoon sat behind a Crompton

    1. Crisis Rail

      Crisis Rail

      Perfect - Enjoy!

  12. Steve Purves
    I have a swallow HST bookset on preorder I am in two minds to cancel because I don't want to be stuffed by the wrong colour. If they have cocked this up whats to say they haven't cocked up the others. Things like the grilles on the 56 i can overlook, because to me, its still a 56 underneath. mismatched colours within a train, sorry, as a colourist in the plastics industry thats a big no from me Dapol
  13. Steve Purves
    Nice looking unit that Pete, looks like a tight squeeze! Still resisting the 3rd rail urge...
  14. Steve Purves

    Has started another layout in the boxfile section! Is there such thing as 'serial layout building'?

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    2. AndyB

      AndyB

      There's more than a grain of truth in that, no doubt.

    3. bigP

      bigP

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    4. Bill

      Bill

      not a shreddie of evidence for that...

  15. Steve Purves
    https://vimeo.com/23405589">
  16. Steve Purves
    The nice thing about the 550d is it shoots HD video... 7822 Foxcote Manor at the Llangollen Railway:
  17. Steve Purves
    I'm not a massive camera addict but I do rave about the Canon 550d, good mid range camera to be had for aorund £250 if keen. I sold mine to fund some trains of some description but used it to take most of the photo's on my flickr account pre Apa Park. Since then I have relied on the camera on my phone!
  18. Steve Purves
    That was quick, must go out and get a copy! I find it strangely satisfying reading about layouts I know in the magazines, even though I have followed the build from day 1!
  19. Steve Purves
    Hi Pete, Just caught up with the thread, I like the new idea, as you know I am a fan of urban 'dinge'. I'm not surprised 4mm won out on this occasion, after the results you had with Noth Street, more power to your elbow! Keep that 2mm urge under control and we will look forward to another classic layout with the new one. Do post details on here when you start proper as I will be watching with interest. (as an aside I'm personally doing well to resist that reasonably priced Farish 4CEP in the classified section...)
  20. Steve Purves

    Has been told he has to go to Mexico for 8 or 9 days on business... I'm gonna have to get some kits bought!

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    2. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Or as Speedy Gonzales used to say "

    3. DonB

      DonB

      Buying Kits to take or bring back?

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      When it's fiesta time

      In Guadalachhhhhara

      How I long to be back once again

      In old Mechhhhhico....

  21. Steve Purves
    That I know the location of... Yours, Glenfinnan - circular boards Mine, New Street, N Gauge - Square boxes Saltley, N gauge - end to end box Northport, N gauge - end to end Lite baseboards Holme Hale, 4mm - End to end Box I know of about half a dozen people waiting for the boxes I have used to be commercially available so they can start building too!
  22. Steve Purves
    I wondered where the curved boards were going to end up... We will end up having to have a 'Tim Horn Rally' at this rate! Looking good, will follow progress on this!
  23. Steve Purves
    Should the thread title be ammended now kickstarter has been and passed?
  24. Steve Purves

    Has run the first trains on the new layout tonight... properly chuffed! see 'essence of new street' thread for vids!

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    2. LNER4479

      LNER4479

      Congrats, a great moment I'm sure (love the concept of the layout)

    3. Steve Purves

      Steve Purves

      Thanks guys, I didn't expect it to run 'out of the box' as it were but pleased I can now move on to scenics!

    4. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      Just had a look, top stuff!

  25. Steve Purves
    Bought one last year, wired three layouts with it, went pop on wednesday night wiring the fourth. Will buy another one...
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