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exactly right. A slightly stretched 'I' and a thickend 'th' . radio 4 guy was exactly the opposite.

For what it's worth Rob I really enjoy seeing your manipulated images. keep up the good work. Graeme

Listening to Radio 4 this morning, the most depressing thing (as a native of Blyth) was the presenter's appalling pronunciation of Blyth (especially as they spent nearly all of the dec 13 election day reporting from the sports centre).

Sorry. I must be missing something. I see the BRM TV bit at the top and then what's presumably the March magazine cover (in red?) but nothing that specifically details the dvd content . Are you saying the DVD content is the same as the BRM tv item?

What content will be on the DVD howard?

We used to have a brilliant 'traditional' model shop just off the Westgate road near the central station - 'The Model Shop' on Blenheim street. Sadly long gone (both the shop AND the street). I haven't been down to newcastle for many years so I've no idea whether or not there are any model shops in the town now.

Whilst on holiday in Orlando, Florida, We happened to visit a shopping mall where I was surprised to find a model shop selling a very good selection of American outline Ho railway items.

Looking forward to it as usual and for the first time my grandkids will be old enough to take.

There's 'attention to detail' then there's ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

i was going to mention that the central belt of Scotland was probably Rod's biggest fanbase but, as an ex-pat Northumbrian i can't get on with his warbling and would rather listen to Kathryn Tickell on the Northumbrian small pipes

Just picked up a a copy at my local Asda and they still had plenty left. Might be worth you touring your local supermarkets.

I'll be bringing my grandkids along on sunday afternoon work permitting.

Jeremy Vine questioned whether or not Rod had actually done all the work himself on his radio 2 show this week. I think he was a bit surprised when he had Rod AND Jools Holland call in to set the record straight.

I'm hoping he's coming to Glasgow again. A chance for another chat with Tony AND seeing Alloa will make it worth the 30 mile drive Graeme

I have that book. very useful and also an interesting read.

Same here. Twice now at the Glasgow show Tony has very graciously invited what amounts to a total stranger to visit and help operate the layout. Someday I will make that journey because it's one of the few layouts I really want to see in the flesh. Graeme

Charities already arrange walks along the bridge and sponsored abseils. Apparently a nightmare for network rail staff.

and this is really the point I was making. Sure, there's plenty available online BUT why oh why can't they appear at shows so we can examine the merchandise and chat to the manufacturer (or whoever) about making the kits.

Following an inspiring chat with Tony at the 2018 Glasgow show I then spent an hour and a half trawling through the vendors stands trying to find a brass wagon kit as I was dead keen to give soldering a try. Couldn't find a single one! nor any loco or coach kits and this, remember, is Scotlands biggest and most prestigious show. Now. Is this because there's no appetite in the community to build metal kits or are modellers not building metal kits because the vendors won't sell them? In the end I bought some plastic wagon kits; not as satisfying but they'll fill a hole.

he usually looks like he's modelling a 'before' shot for hairspray.

Stunning modelling Pete. Exactly as I recall the area from my time living down that way. Graeme

As a huge Land rover fan it was inspiring to see 40 odd series landies still earning their keep as taxis in Darjeeling. MY wife enjoyed the show but did make the point that TR has piled on the pounds since we last saw him digging holes with the time team. Looks good for 72 though.

When I saw the layout in Glasgow I spent over half an hour marvelling at the work and didn't notice whether any trains ran or not. Graeme

Managed a few hours on Sunday with my better half and our 2 grandkids. They were mesmerised by the GRS Thomas display on the stage aswell as Tamshooglie. I loved the Trenches but have to say Grangemouth was my favourite layout although I did think there could have been more happening 'on scene' rather than just a string of passenger and freight trains on the mainlines. Next year's show is in the calendar. Graeme

I took my grandkids on the Bo'ness and Kinneil railway through the summer and found the stock to roll noticeably albeit at unrealistically low speeds. Graeme