Mallard60022

The upgrades and modernisation is huge isn't it. I've watched Warsaw West in awe and Wolsztyn has had a fantastic upgrade. Pity it has now only got the Pt47 and the OL (69) is over a year late in returning...if it ever does now? It's great that you can show us many of the wonderful things that are still going on over in an EU Country that is taking full advantage of its railways. Thanks so much Phil

My up to 1961 BR ones have arrived. Absolutely superb little gems. I can now say yes we have some Bananas. Up to The Junction later. Phil

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Try a Hull Trains Set. I think they are far better. Phil

I've read somewhere when Nanas stopped coming to Fyffes at Ex Central. I have no idea what happened on the Line after 1965. sad isn't it. Thanks matey. P

There was an Abbatoir there John. Was it still in use and that fast Meat from Exmouth Junction to London still running? That was fully fitted or needed a fitted head IIRC? Phil

There was a Class 20 in Green around the Wellingborough area in '76 I think it was. It was a bit of a celebrity I seem to remember. Toton or Tinsley? Can't remember. Phil

Is that what they call an Erratic? Super Visitor. Phil

Use the Tender for a Sludge Container at the shed. P

Nice Pannier(s)

I politely suggest that you contact them. Others too. I agree that there are occasional breakages, however I have had very few and probably because once fitted I don't need to change them. Contacting them could highlight this issue; they may already be aware?. They are not going to attempt to change the Materials IF NOBODY TELLS THEM ! I've never met them at a Show so have no idea how they would respond, but I'm happy to support any contact as they are not as versatile as the moulded things that have come (still do?) with RTR Stock such as Hornby Maunsells. Phil

Thank you. It is porn if you wanted to know. P

Next Page? Or is that just my Puter?

Sadly some of the Plymouth FB pages are full of excrement and several conspiracy, idiots along with a load of wazzocks that are laughing at people who are worried. There are, of course, blaming the Council, all these snowflakes, I'm not moving and armchair UXB idiots. Social media really is so often a mountain of sh1te. Dockyard was cleared as well. Absolutely zero chances being take by the Navy Disposal Team and who would want to be involved in the transfer to the Torpoint ramp? In fact the Council and partners have been brilliant at dealing with displaced residents. It's a 500KG beast and must be really scary. national news coverage this evening. Janners are used to this sort of event. Phil

I'm sure you have, or will check the Whistle position. I CBA to check, as you know I am the most lazy ar$e in creation. Phil

I tried that this morning and it didn't work. Possibly because I couldn't work out how to make the Cab a Slave in the right hand socket of the same Panel! I did this and it works but not with the Coil Cable! Thanks. I shall double check I have the 2 PCP Panels and not a PCP and a PCB.

As with many things, loads of us see the NRM as a 'different place' to the thousands of people that actually go there. We are a minority that can satisfy our need to perhaps witness Engineering at a Heritage Railway. It's the same with many of our views on Heritage Railways as well. The successful ones run as well managed businesses. Businesses need to make money and many of those money making activities involve jolly activities, food, drink, and imaginative marketing. We may not like Purple Bulleids or inappropriate stock etc. However, punters want a good experience and will pay for it, especially if the reputation of the success of said experiences is well sold. Striking the balance at somewhere like the NRM requires a Business Head that recognises the best ways to keep the place afloat. If that means loads of seating and rather gimmicky selling areas then who am I to complain? Phil

Well identified Jol. That's exactly the sort of ideas they could consider. P

Is it safe here now? A problem I have is that I've lost track of whomever owns what these days. Except for Comet being part of Wizard and LMS not being a railway, but a Frankly (see what I attempted to do there?) excellent provider of SR Buffer Stops (I think?). Finally it will be brilliant if Squires could make certain parts of kits available and also liaised with certain Loco Kit builders to support them (say) technically and would do it for nowt, just because they want to help. PDK do both those where possible. ATB Phil

Especially in the USA. P

Citizens Advice are very good at looking at this sort of thing...no charge and it's confidential of course. Try getting a chat if you have a local set up. Phil

Grief! Another 'handbags' development I see. All hail Squires and the DJH Range. It will be interesting to see how they progress this and their existing ranges. The ex DJH 7mm range is certainly worth the effort. Whataboutery has spoiled a good news thread. Phil

Motors and gearboxes were excellent. Ready built were great value. I hope this works for Squires. Phil

Neither was that 96th minute equaliser! Great game I'm told. Phil