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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.

Pretty girl, phallic symbol, Phil's feeling better! Brian.

Who can forget Old Mother Riley and her daughter Kitty? Brian

The oil burning conversion picture was pretty convincing. A pity it didn't work out! Brian.

Australian cars are always interesting, usually a variety of UK and UK styles and those of doubtful ancestry. On TV there are some Australian TV shows that feature various models of this era. For such a big country, its fairly obvious why big cars were popular which accounts for US GM and Ford products but it is difficult to realise, by the same token, why UK cars with their small motors and cramped interiors were also exported in large numbers Brian.

Thanks for an interesting thread of an interesting topic, for me at least. I was quite familiar with the Cornish milks in the steam era although know very little of others further afield. As mentioned, tanks tacked on to the auto trains were a familiar sight at North Road along with the mainline trains from further West.

Agree temporary wiring gets things moving. Some of mine are still good after nearly twenty years or so!! Brian.

Harry Potter will soon appear, wave his wand and Kinlet Hall will magically appear in Brunswick green!! Never noticed a tree in the wrong place before Brian.

Any chance with this one? Brian.

You are fortunate to have so many well meaning help, Phil.. We should all be so lucky! Brian.

One thing that intrigues me is why when converted to a normal engine shape, Bulleids are still referred to as spam cans. Perhaps the streamlined version bore a quirky resemblance but certainly not the deshrouded variety. We were more reverent and referred to them as West Countries or Merchant Navies, in fact I don't remember any nicknames and just used the Class names As for the diesels, I haven't a clue what class is what especially with the early examples, probably due to not being around then. Brian

Nothing wrong with clutter as long as you don't see it! Mine, boxes and stuff is hidden away under the layout. No tools or paint though as these are in the garage which is a clutter in itself! Brian.