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Did the east coast eurostars ever come all the way up? Not sure if they only ever went as far as Leeds or Newcastle?

Anyone have any knowledge of the old layout at Ladybank? We just did an odd Wee move at Ladybank. Because of stuck points, we went through the down loop just north of the station. We got a "G" on the route indicator for the sub signal at the end of the platform. Why would we get a "G" for the down loop? It might mean goods loop but it could also just be a leftover from the old layout of loops and sidings. I believe it's still fairly common to leave old signals and route indicators intact, even if the route aren't there any more (there's still a 7 way Indictator at Townhill, next to Queen Margaret station).

It does seem to depend on the chassis setup and weight of the model. I have a 4 wheel inspection trolly in HOe which runs faultlessly but I also have one of the Wee Lilliput 4 wheel diesel shunters which I just cannot get to run right. There's very little weight in it.

It's very nice to finally see a proper Wee industrial pug. I'm concerned about the running qualities of such a short wheelbase. Proper gearing is one thing but a flywheel is almost essential to help such a tichy thing over the points. Will there be room to put one in?

Excellent reference shots for when I do mine. Ta for that.

With wheels that size, I take it Teddy has a top speed of about walking pace? Oh and what's the latest on the bridge now that the leccy work appears to be back on?

Muchly impressed with Railtec. A day or so after I contacted them, they have produced a sheet of numbers, stag logos and other handy bits. Everything I need for my conversion. Strongly recommend them.

Ta for that. I've gotten in touch with railtec and I think they can do me a sheet of transfers to do the conversion. Nose doors shouldn't be a problem. A spot of filing n filling will do the job. Any other alterations I'll need to consider?

I'm planning on renumbering my large logo 37 057 to 37 025 to have a nice Scottish loco. Is there a kit to specifically renumber a loco like this or do I need to buy the various sheets from fox? I figure I'd need the stag logos, large numbers and Inverness TMD nameplates. Anything else you'd recommend I would need, such as craftsman pipe set and snowploughs etc?

What a wonderfully eloquent description. Makes me wish I was around in those days. Unfortunately, there's not a lot left of Edinburgh's old railways. Everything in the east was demolished and swept away. I did get a look at Leith central before it was demolished. Could have still been in use today if it wasn't for short sightedness.

Since when did "need" ever become a factor in buying trains?

I've got a reservation for a sound fitted 99 4101 in HOe. I know its not prototypical but its a very nice Wee engine. Anyone got video of the sound fitted 6101 to hear what it sounds like?

Paul, where did you get the chip from? Is it an official Tillig one? I see they are doing 6101 with sound fitted. I plan on getting the HOe version, do you think they will produce the chip with steam sounds as a separate item? I think the body is identical to the HOm version so the chip n speaker should fit.

Had a look at the tillig stand at intermodellbau, the HOe version of 6101 (numbered 99 4101) is due out in June or thereabouts. I guess the sound option will be the same for this loco. Also they had a pre production model of the big 2-10-2. It looked bloody impressive. Its listed as the 99 23-24 version and is due out at the end of the year. HSB coaches were also available at 72euros a pair. I can feel my model of Drei Annen Honen is getting nearer...

Watched a making of programme on it the other night. It has a good mix of CGI and traditional model making including kit bashing. Will have a look on catch up. It has some nice touches,like using the original Parker and Sylvia Anderson having a cameo as lady Penelope's aunt or some such. I swear, when she says "home Parker" it sounds just like all those years ago. (Pity she looks like Zelda from the Terrahawks tho!)

I see County Gate, possibly the greatest narrow gauge layout ever built is coming up for sale today. I hope it gets a good price and goes to a good home and still does the rounds at exhibitions. If I had the money, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

Anyone know where I can get one of the saloons in br maroon. Everywhere seems to be out of stock. I'd like to get 45020 as it is the one preserved at boness. I'm guessing they won't do any more of that one.

Its a 1:1 scale copy of the Empire Strikes Back filming model. The original 5' model was to unweildy to fling about so they built a 1:43 scale model which is about 32" long. If it really is 1:1, I'm gonna need a bigger driveway.

It is mentioned in one of the books. The gravity changes as they climb up/down to the gun turrets. That scene confused a lot of people in the movie.

Well, its out. Had a good look in Smiffs today. Looks OK and bloody big! First thing I noticed is its gonna need painting. Especially those nice shiny metal guns... I feel a blog coming on. Well, its out. Had a good look in Smiffs today. Looks OK and bloody big! First thing I noticed is its gonna need painting. Especially those nice shiny metal guns... I feel a blog coming on.

Hells bells! Is the x wing £500 now!? I bought mine from Forbidden Planet for about £120. That sounds way overpriced. Unfortunately SWMBO relegated it to my model building room. No appreciation of art, some people. I hate to think what she will make of a honking great Falcon taking over the room!

I notice this came out way back in April. It lasted a trial run of 5 issues and stopped. It is restarting at the end of the year. Hopefully it'll go the full 100 issues.

Oh hell. I think I might have to subscribe to that. Yes it is expensive but ooooooooo I WANT! I have one of the Kotobukya cutaway X wing models which is 1:35 I believe. Question for the OP, Looking at the falcon model, would it be the same scale? I'll just need to find somewhere to put it. If you look online, there are master replicas ready built models copied directly from the original going for $5-6000 so £900 isn't bad in comparison.

Hornby weren't the only ones to suffer from dodgy mazak. A friend of mine has a Brawa 232 co-co diesel. The bogies ended up banana shaped! They were made of two halves of mazak but one have expanded and bent the other. Got replacement bogies by return of post.

I'd have thought a standard gauge/tram crossing would be a likely use though narrow gauge tramways are usually meter gauge. You could have a 750mm gauge one.