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Who thinks up weird names for cars? Probably the same guy who thinks up weird names for big pharma! Brian.

Is there a full train behind the double header hidden by the building and around the bend, or is that it? Brian.

quote name="Ramblin Rich" post="2619135" timestamp="1487194376"] Yes, I've noticed that in previous pictures! Also how the telephoto distorts the track alignment... At least, we hope that's the reason! Thanks for the pictures. Brian.

All very neat and tidy, a far cry from those of us who stack empty boxes and whatever beneath the layout. Brian.

My 'thing' is WW2 propaganda films such as "In which we Serve" and "Next of Kin", etc., and whatever others of the era. I have seen most similar US films on the subject, some good, some bad, but they tend to ham up the heroics and thus more of a conventional feature film. British films stay more on the propaganda and how we are going to win the war. German ones are most interesting but not speaking German is a problem but seeing shots in pre war Germany is worth it. Brian.

We had an X Type and enjoyed it but sadly it was not the most reliable car. Spent a lot of time at the dealers who fortunately fixed most problems under warranty and insurance. It had a lot of bits from the Ford parts box but it had enough Jaguar to make it feel a different car right down to the Leaper on the bonnet. Brian.

I can't imagine anyone appreciating an Imp! My Father had one and we used it on a holiday back home and it was an experience to say the least on the Motorway! Anything around 65 MPH was a noisy, shaky, slow process in total discomfort. I suppose I may have judged it harshly but I was used to an Olds 98 convertible in the US and had forgotten what British small cars were all about. The only like size car I owned back then was a (don't laugh) Renault Dauphine which performed quite well including my first trip to Italy. Brian.

Definitely! Along with the same controller, I use two more (of a lesser output) as along with the accessories, I have eighteen illuminated remote points. On the other hand the Hornby trains run quite happily on 18VAC @ .5amp with a modest train. The general public likes trains of any sort at shows but enthusiasts over here have little interest of foreign trains. Perhaps the same is in the UK.

Likewise number two, like the effect! Could you not illuminate the shadow effect with another light? It seems a bit too high an angle for a sunny day shadow in the UK! Brian.

Karhedron of Basingstoke brings up the well known fact that running in turns were invariably carried out from Swindon on the main line, so why bother with branch lines? Brian.

Large tender engines, except Kings were available for use on the Tavistock branch as far as Yelverton, as is fairly well known. In the late forties, I was able to observe an unknown Castle at Shaugh Bridge on a Down train on what was probably a day tripper to the Moors from North Road. The bridges and viaducts were suitable south of Yelverton but perhaps those further down the line were not although they supported 4-4-0s early on. Brian.

Ty Hardin, star of old TV westerns, not the maroon variety! Brian

Lovely images, Alan. I seem to remember such quaysides as being rather messy with boxes, lobster post and old rope littering the place though. Brian.

GW Panniers were welcome on the area Southern branches latterly, so there is an excuse, Phil. Brian.

WADR, it looks like an early Victor to me. Shades of a Chevrolet Nova!. I had the misfortune of renting a station wagon which sadly broke down and didn't do much for my holiday. My father had the Americanised version with wrap round windscreen which seemed more reliable Brian.

Not here, its been snowing hard for the last 24 hours! Brian.

All very fine to discuss this situation from behind a laptop or whatever but what about those who are inconvenienced, stranded and upset about the lack of service and interest from the TOC. The average passenger doesn't give a hoot for the penny pinching money men who go home at five PM and forgets the problems they have incurred; he just wants to get to his destination safely and in a timely manner. There once was a time before our PPPMM, when there was always a spare loco or carriages to accomplish any situation instead of some two car DMU which is totally inadequate. The customer sees this and wonders why there is so much apparent chaos, real or imagined on the railways today. Brian.

Now if you had a nice Edwardian loco in sepia; that would look really good! Brian.

Agree, but some are better at some things than others. Rarely do all these talents show up on the same layout so some compromise is required to appreciate what the builder has accomplished. Brian.

What's the matter with you lot back home? Here we are the wilds of North America in the middle of winter, fit as a fiddle! Or as fit as a fiddle of a certain age can be !. Got my flu shot early on as is our wont each year and haven't even had a cold for ages. Darn cold here too so I stay indoors and play trains. Great fun! Brian

It was a good looking car! Brian.

I seem to have heard something similar many years ago, Rick. Brian.

If much more is taken out of service, it will be rationalised out of existence. Brian

I have often wondered if those large headlamps with the 'bars' (whatever the technical term) were any better than todays Xenon headlights. Brian.

Had one of these so long ago, I don't remember who made it! Airfix? Don't see much difference over the years and I thought it pretty good then. Cheaper too! Brian.