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I sold an item recently for just over £200.....it took the guy over a week to pay, after I had raised the issue with ebay. Then after he had paid, which was about a week ago.......he hasnt been in touch yet about collecting the item.....I'm still waiting...???? I'm puzzled by the completely laid back attitude of the buyer................?????? I want rid of he item which is occupying the complete space of a pallette in my business premises. Should I contact him telling him there will be storage rent to pay soon.?? Bob

Hi Michael Most evenings around 5.30pm , the coal train works back from Ratcliffe PS to Liverpool through uttoxeter where I am. On Wednesday evening I heard it rumbling into earshot as usual, expecting to see 60074 in Schencker red livery for a second night in succession. I was shocked.....so surprised by an Orange black and Yellow Colas class 60 working the train, I didnt note its number. So I assume this was the loco you photographed on the evening of the 23rd, that I saw the day after, Wednesday,, working the empties back to Liverpool..?? Thanks for posting the pic. Bob.

Hi Brian, Who is Steve Johnson, and how he is contacted........my own superb weatherer is currently out of commission due to a family illness that he has to take care of. The Heljan heavy weathering was as you say, disappointing. You said your man was in Warrington......not Penketh Models by any chance is it...Grimy Times I think is the name..?? Look forward to seeing your pics later on. Bob

Hi Brian, Thats my intention too....have a really good heavy weathering job done on my Garratt 47996. I havent had any problems whatsoever with mine (touch wood).....it hasnt been overworked yet. Love to see some pics of your professionally weathered BG when you have it back. And it looks like you are gonna have to buy another Railway Mag to help get you through the trip to Warrington. Bob.

You are right Brian, it's not what if used to be. I still love it though. I normal manage a train trip with a group of like minded guys about once a month....so the trip becomes a social outing too. Enjoy the Garratt. Bob

Seems like an odd statement from someone who loves railways...???????

I have just received this information...........from a third party. MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2014. I am informed, most reliably, that at present the plan is to remove 66757 to 66765 as one convoy, using 66753 as the tractor unit....GBRf having authority to do just this! Please don't shoot the messenger if plans subsequently alter. 0X66 1045 Newport Docks to Doncaster Robert Rds Shed Runs on 8th September 2014 Schedule Information STP schedule UID R03421 Runs on 08/09/2014 only Service code 55462780 Operational Information Schedule from ITPS Timed for 60mph max Diesel locomotive, trailing load 1000 tonnes Driver only operated WTT Route Allowances Location Pl Arr Dep Line Path Eng Pth Prf Newport Docks 1045 ½ Alexandra Dock Jn. T.C. 1119 1121 RL Newport (South Wales) [NWP] URL pass 1127 Maindee West Jn pass 1129 Llanwern West Jn pass 1133 2 Severn Tunnel Junction [sTJ] 2 pass 1146 Chepstow [CPW] pass 1154 Lydney [LYD] pass 1203 Awre pass 1209 1 Gloucester [GCR] UML pass 1224 Horton Road Jn pass 1225 GL Barnwood Jn. 1227 1241 1 2 Cheltenham Spa [CNM] 2 pass 1253 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury [ASC] 1 pass 1300 Abbotswood Jn pass 1311 Norton Jn pass 1313 Worcester Wylds Lane Jn pass 1318 Worcester T.C. 1323 1333 Worcester Tun Jn Sig 58 pass 1338 Tunnel Jn pass 1339 2 Droitwich Spa [DTW] pass 1348 Hartlebury [HBY] pass 1355 2 Kidderminster [KID] 1 pass 1400 2 Blakedown [bKD] pass 1406 Stourbridge Junction [sBJ] 2 pass 1411 Rowley Regis [ROW] pass 1423 Smethwick Jn [sMW] pass 1427 Galton Jn [XGJ] pass 1428 Soho North Jn pass 1431 Soho East Jn pass 1433 5 Perry Barr West Jn pass 1441 1 Perry Barr North Jn [XRA] pass 1443 6 Bescot Stadium [bSC] pass 1454 ½ Pleck Jn pass 1457 SL Walsall [WSL] 3 pass 1459 Ryecroft Jn pass 1502 Park Lane Jn West Mids [XIA] pass 1520 Water Orton West Jn pass 1522 Water Orton [WTO] pass 1523 2 Coleshill Parkway [CEH] 2 pass 1527 Whitacre Jn [XQW] pass 1529 Kingsbury Jn [XKI] 1535 1543 Tamworth [TAM] pass 1551 Wichnor Jn [XWE] pass 1558 Burton Leicester Jn pass 1605 GL Burton-on-Trent [bUT] 1608 1610 Clay Mills Jn pass 1620 North Stafford Jn pass 1623 Stenson Jn pass 1624 Derby [DBY] 1 pass 1630 Broadholme 1642 1657 DPV Ambergate Jn [XAJ] pass 1658 8 Clay Cross North Jn pass 1720 EL Chesterfield South Jn pass 1722 DBH Chesterfield [CHD] 3 pass 1723 Tapton Jn pass 1724 Barrow Hill South Jn. pass 1729 Barrow Hill L.I.P. 1731 1903 Barrow Hill South Jn. 1909 1913 GL Barrow Hill North Jn pass 1915 Beighton Jn pass 1921 2 Treeton Jn pass 1926 4 Masborough Jn pass 1934 3 Aldwarke Jn pass 1939 Swinton (South Yorkshire) [sWN] pass 1944 2 Mexborough [MEX] pass 1949 1 Hexthorpe Jn pass 1957 USG 4 Bridge Jn pass 2004 WSL Decoy Nth Jn pass 2007 Doncaster Down Decoy Gbrf 2010 2037 Decoy Nth Jn pass 2041 DS1 Bridge Jn pass 2043 GL St James Jn pass 2044 Doncaster Robert Rds Shed 2050

If there is any further info/pictures from anyone regarding unloading, and possible dates for the their onward journey...let us know please. Thanks..............Bob

The particular items I thought were expensive at exbns, were some Peco code 75 points they were selling.....the difference being £11 to £12 on one stand.....and I think £14/15 at Footplate. Perhaps it was just those items........I shall have a look at the shop next time I'm visiting the SVR. Bob

Is this the same "Footplate" seen often at exhibitions/shows etc.,?? Never been to the shop.....but I'm going to the SVR later this month, so exactly where is the shop.? When I have compared their prices with other traders at various exbns, I have always found them to be much more expensive for the items I have required., and I mean a lot more.!!!

Regarding the soon to arrive 9 new locos at Newport Docls. How many can be towed in a single consist.....is there a limit.??

Am I to understand there are a further 9 GBRf class 66's about to dock in Newport.??

Hi Brian, I too have an iphone...and the only way I know to deal with video clips is to upload them to you tube first. Just find the video clip you want us to see......then tap the icon on the bottom left hand corner of the screen......it presents you with various options. Choose the You Tube option and follow the instructions.....its pretty easy. Bob.

Popped into Hereford Models today whilst in the Wye Valley on holiday , completely oblivious to the P2 release as it's off my radar. But there it was......wow, very impressive indeed. Still off my radar though......largely LMS..!!! My pal is getting one, so I'll make do playing with his. Bob

Hi Ian Another loco up there with the Beyer Garratt in terms of desirability for me personally. Pity it's going to be Railroad quality though.!! I'm hoping that with copious weathering it might lose most of the RR looks, what do you think.?? Bob

I noticed that the Sinfin tanks ran through Uttoxeter late at 10am yesterday. About 3 hours down. Lead loco was Colas 66848 pulling a dead Colas 56302, and of course all the tanks. Bob

At last...!!!! Into the loft this evening, fitted the Lenz Standard decoder.................re addressed it to 7996.....and set it off on my private owner coal train. I need a bigger rake..!!!! It runs like an absolute dream.....I couldnt be happier......thankyou Heljan......thankyou Hattons......for £200, a job well done. Here it is........

Unfortunately my planned trip to Hattons has had to be cancelled, pressure of work. It has now arrived at my pals who ordered it for me, and I shall meet up at the pub this evening for the official unveiling and hand over ceremony. No more pills.!!!!!! Bob

Are you that confident there will be more releases.???? Maybe that's a possibility.......but I wouldn't think at the same price.. Better you buy one at today's prices and pay to get a good heavy weathering job done professionally.

Its a bit like the customs when arriving home from abroad.........which channel do you choose....Green, nothing to declare....or Red Channel, frying pan round the back of the head.

I too was half expecting the weathering to be a bit half hearted............but at the purchase price of the loco, I dont mind spending extra on a really good and professional weathering job.......but it will be playtime for a few months first. Bob

And if it fails to turn up...................................buy more pills.

Sorry...!!!!!

Hi Ian, Glad you had an enjoyable Shildon experience........the Atlantic being not quite my cup of tea, I havent been involved on the thread about it......Thankfully..... The pictures of the Garratt do show it may well be in need a some extra work........but it is a great base to start from. Really looking forward to this model....which I'm certain I am going to enjoy immensley. I'll soon be off the pills. Bob.

Cant wait to hear from you guys....hope its good news re the weathering. Gonna have to wait a little longer for mine, as a trip to Hattons has been organised to collect.........looks like more pills.!!!!!!! Bob. PS.......I think this thread has been a joy to follow recently, a bit of fun and light hearted banter....long may it continue. A complete contrast to some other threads recently.