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I think fitting the Couplings could become a trendy phrase. Ar$£

I shall contact him if all else fails. Thanks R. p

Has anyone by any chance built a PDK 5500 Bulleid Tender Kit? I've got one but no Instructions. Not the end of the World as I can probably Busk it, but would be handy to have some Instructions and know any tips, if you have and have the time to share? Many thanks. Phil

"Going forward..."; don't get me started; (see what I attempted to do there CK?) His mightiness, the Duckworth of 36E (ex 72A and 83D). Before anyone says this is OT. Going forward is what a Manor should do and at various speeds. I thank you.

They wuz. Shocking bl00dy decision. Philth

Blimey. That looks superb. Good Job I've got enough to run Diversions on SOSJ! P

60536 might be controversial in certain company?

Don't mention 61663 or 61664 unless you know where you are in Merseyside.

Nah, not if you keep to the funny side of things. How about all the Clans having to be shedded very carefully Geographically for example?

34001 and 34003 were hated by their respective Footy Fans.

Don't think there has ever been a Loco named Beeching?

'Todays Monsters'; only in some peoples opinions. Others have differing opinions. Has thus been and probably always shall be. Phil

Actually I hadn't really tested my 'added Lead' Engine for ooomph and I can't remember what it became after renumbering and all that Tender faffing, that is a nightmare, now! I'm lucky as almost all my Bulleids have loads of hauling power and the layout (Seaton Junction) is long enough with decent radius curves off stage. Longest Trains are ACEs (sometimes 14 on the Up) and the Brighton Plymouth; 9/10 Mk ones as you know. Have you by any chance built a PDK 5500 Tender Kit? I've got one but no Instructions. Not the end of the World but would be handy to know any tips, if you have and have the time to share? Also, have you built the Self Weighing one? I've part built one and its a good Kit. Nowhere near finished but looks good behind a MN. ATB Phil

I've done a few of those non DCC Ready and added Lead (Roof Flashing) Strips to the Can sides as there is loads of room, even after Decoder Fitted. I found some really simple Sockets and the Decoders to go with them. I can find the name of the Kit for you if I go up in the Loft. Only basic and inexpensive (4 Functions I think?) of course, but the socket is dead easy to wire up. You may well have already done it before and have your own choice of Kit. Those Scrolls are teeny and so easily lost! Good luck with the Cabsides but I find Fox to be excellent to apply. All the b est Phil

Did you sort this? The choice of colour may be because the alternative Plates could be for Modifieds? I've forgotten how it went but B of B were Blue. I never remember seeing an 'original' W.C. with Black Plates. Sorry this is a late response. Phil