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And another since 1935😉 Brian.

Good to see an overall picture, Alex. How about a bolt on P/Town branch and the turntable - would look good!😉 Brian.

Be careful what you wish for! Take a look at this country, the US, and see what a political state it is in. Unscrupulous politicians from a president down may happen to you too and likely Australia might suffer the same consequences, going from a widely respected democracy to a close imitation of an autocracy with a Putin or a Trump type attitude. The Queen and other royals over the years have at least kept the UK on the straight and Narrow and while not perfects, maintains continuity which beats electing a relatively unknown new president every four years. Brian.

hi John, I took another look at your work around the weir at Tavvy and noticed even the start of the canal down to Morwellham Quay. Spent many an hour traipsing around this area, the Incline and the docks be fore they were dredged and became a popular tourist attraction. A pleasure to see it all again! Brian

Sorry Bob, something got in the way of my initial response and there was a disconnect between the original responder and my later comments. It happens! Brian.

Michael, fifty years is bad enough but its almost weekly now! Brian.

Wagon size to quays piers, etc. Common in docks along with a bit of broad gauge. There is a similar section on Plymouth Barbican also with turntables. Brian.

Funerals have to be observed individually. There is a valid point regarding the American massacre, not thought of years ago but sadly a frequent occurrence nowadays. Brian.

I am not a funeral person; I've survived many relatives and not attended any funeral. My own parents died while was in the US and while I made the effort to fly home for my father, he was breathing his last when I arrived. It was cold and snowy that year, I accomplished nothing, so never again. I did go for my grandfather to the local crem but was put off by the theatrics, dirge like musak, slow progress to the fire, lots of crying; I wanted to leave! Why can't anything funereal be a pleasant and memorable occasion! Even the Irish have a wake! I have had a cry since at my own place and time, which has sufficed but prefer the happy memories of times before. \ Brian.

Has it really been going on since back then! This whole thing has inured most people to the situation to the extent that it takes a massacre to draw attention for the next one which will surely come, sadly within a short period of time as nothing will be done. The press will have forgotten the whole thing in a very short time and then its back to the continuing saga of Russia -V- Ukraine or the latest scandal of the day. Brian.

Many years ago Hornby had a similar problem with their O Gauge Princess Elizabeth. Source of controversy ever since!, what is it with fireboxes?🙄 Brian.

One of Hornby's original stations is Ripon. Could never understand why! Much more important rail served towns were missed out! Brian.

Anthems and all such music. It occurred to me that at the beginning of WW2, the BBC used to play National anthems of participating allies which remain in my mind to this day as does Deutschland uber Alles!😟 Brian.

Agree, but 'Waltzing Matilda' sounds better. Why is it that some want to replace a perfectly good anthem with a song that is invariably hard to sing and no one knows the words? Canada had the 'Maple Leaf forever', US has 'God Bless America', UK has 'Rule Britannia' and so on. When I think of Australia, WM immediately comes to mind! Brian.

It may well be an old pic of JA. However her chum, whoever she is looks younger😉 Brian

Age is apparently no setback in the good ole US of A. Discrimination rules the day! Can't have old fogies without their cars; got to drive to church, market. bingo, etc! Hopefully they have their wits about them. I shall be 87 next month and still feel confident driving and should be irked if an unqualified someone decided to take over my life. Fortunately I am sound in wind and limb and brain ( check with my GP if you must) and will decide in good time when to quit! There will be those who may disagree and I've heard a few already who want to move us out of our house into a "retirement community" and you can understand any reticence on my part! Brian.

I dread the election season in America! We live in a small cul de sac of six houses typically American, and while we know everyone well we have no intimation of their politics. One is a cop, another likes guns, three off us are retired and the other is ex Army. We have an idea that most are Right of centre politically and we can't vote or own guns even if we wanted to. We all get along well though! Brian

This can be said of many things. I should like X car because....... should like black or gay people because........... I should read X book because.......... likewise sports, grand opera or politics. I should like them all but what if I don't; am I to be shunned or demonised for my preferences by those who don't even know me? Ones preferences are ones own business! Incidentally, I have a preference for Y cars!🙂 Brian

You can get that experience in Seattle, which like other coastal cities in the US can be rather liberal. Not only the sleepers but their tents and other belongings are scattered along the sidewalk. Other streets are lined with mucky cars and RVs which are apparently home to many. Seattle and other cities are now beginning to dismantle such eyesores due to public input and health reasons. Brian.

Rob's modelling gets better and better!🙂 Brian.

Summer in the west country! Just like here in GH!😠 Brian.

There's purple and theres purple...............................................👿! Brian.

I can relate to this sad post as we had a similar bad accident years ago. We both slowly recovered and hopefully they both will also! Brian.

Crocombe Heathfield always reminds me of a Harry Potter type station with its houses with pointy roofs and tall chimneys.🙂 Thanks for the pictures as all this happens in the middle of the night here in GH.😟 Brian.

For some reason the Southern was given short shrift by a lot of model train manufacturers. Everybody else seemed to come in first! Brian.