NickL2008

Good to see everyones doesnt have them on them, must of been the model they picked up which was unfortunate to have them on NL

Hi- "T-airiels" instead of "V-Ariels" are what 47484 should have. Those look like glue marks / residue where cab handrails go into the bodyshell, not a good look and a shame as Bachmanns newer tooled 47 is much better NL

Out of era for me. but the continued errors on the underframe section and bogies dont detract but are subtly noticeable when comparing to the real thing, but I suspect unless enough feedback is give nto Dapol theyll likely unchange it NL

Not the same model, but a Bachmann one, ive put one of my 117 bodyshells in the freezer to try that out, its loosend up the glazing a bit, but the rest is firmly still attached NL

Hi, I think it was Rails email I saw them, so may be on their website NL

Yes they have, and still they havnt addressed the incorrect sandboxes on the bogies! NL

Not Greenford, but south of it: Youll be surprised what turns up, sadly recently its gotten quiet recently, but now and again the branch throws up stuff of interest NL

Looking forward to 37714 and more pictures of that, are the kickplates already attached on? Be nice if they weren't so backdating would be easier to do NL

47828 + 47614 (47853) lead todays Statesman to Weymouth from Wolverhampton at Eastleigh NL

Absolutely, large logo will always be the best livery for a class 50, hopefully we'll see it on one on the mainline at some point NL

50007 and 50049 sounding superb yesterday along the Dawlish Seal wall, on yesterdays GBRf staff tour from Warrington to Paignton NL

Todays Class 66 photo is of 66705, 66846 and 706 on todays Hoo Junction to Eastleigh approaching Virginnia Water: NL

Hi, Interesting layout and nice to see my local area being modelled, semaphores as well. will you be replciating the blue girder bridge that carries the central line over the line to west Ealing? NL

Agreed a decent gala, went on Friday and got some good photos, one of my favourite is of the 25, at Harrison rocks between Groombridge and Eridge: NL

Thank you, yes it only runs twice during a week and hasnt run recently. Should be down again for tomorrow NL

60028 on Monday (08/08/22) Crossing over lines at wimbledon with the 6Z70, Willesden DC sidings - Chessington NL

Todays class 66 sightings (09/08/22): 66794 "Steve Hanam" at the terminal at Colnbrook with 6V04 from Grain as the driver and shunter exchange information 66726 "Sheffield Wednesday" leads former Southern class 455s, 455807 and 801 for scrap as 5Q55, Stewarts Lane-Newport through a hot South Marston Thats all for now NL

Todays class 47 sighting, 47727 Edinburgh Castle" flying through Northbrook, working a late 5Q10, Worksop-Eastleigh, with South Western Railway class 701, 701049 in tow.. 08/08/22 NL NL

Hi- Todays class 66 sightings: 66734 Platinum Jubilee heads through Pirbright, working 6G11, Eastleigh-Herne Hill 66850 David Maidment OBE on the approach to Virginnia Water with the 6C01, Beckenham Junction-Eastleigh East yard, running 385 minutes late Both linked from Flickr so bigger version can be viewed by clicking on the photos NL

Preserved line time, this weekend 66415 You are never alone visiting the Mid hants with "Freightliner London on tour" headboard leads the LT 4TC set also visiting from TFL through Ropley Soke working 2A06, 0950 Arlesford-Alton NL

Hi JT, for the centre coach of my 960001 for the centre coach 999602, I used the MJT 2447 CCUs with Hornby VEP bogie frames and Peters spares 12.6mm disc wheels HTH NL

hi will - thanks for the clarification, yes some things to ponder here, the cross members are needed for the old lighting so I may see if those can be retained, but possibly not as the retaining screws will no doubt be in different places, or mounted differently. As I will be doing 121s, the blinds will be need to be retained, as paper destinations are good, but the added benefit of the Bachmann model is illuminated ones so that will add to the overall appearance. I will begin to get the parts needed, im guessing someone has brought out all of the motors etc (😬) but at least I can make a start, as the complete model prices are still high unless a cheap one comes along perhaps. One thing I dont like is the speed odrive, its too delicate for my liking, plus one of them on my 117 broke! Plenty to ponder, but thank you for the ideas and help so far NL

hi Will - I think you may have sold me on the Bachmann 117 / 121 hacking here, I have 3 Dapol 121s, the Chasiss is ok, but all the details Ive really had to work at to get them looking ok, Dapol did make quite a few errors. I must ask, how did you mount the bodies onto the Bachmann Chassis? I think I may now go dow nthe re-chassisng route myself and the Plastic Chassis Bachmann use are far less of a pain to work on, compared to Dapols' one which is all cast metal! (You can probably guess how much of a pain it was to remove the odd looking buffers and hack off some of the steps also - particularly the Railtrack one!!) I look forward to seeing more progress on the 118 NL

Hi will - haha never too late, Thinners got my ones off with careful removal.. next up for my one is chagning the destinations which im guessing may need the same treatment possibly? NL

Just pre-ordered 37714 from the HTG, Just looking at the samples this also looks to be a good model, look forward to seeing more samples in due course! NL