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News from the Bluebell Railway dated June, 07th: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=PHW0zBchwiI

Great progress with the recent fundraising, though I'm really not a fan of the artwork, etc being used currently!

Blimey, what you'd already described seemed a lot of work! Was there a follow-up to this, do we know?

Bachmann Branchline 31-461A C Class 0-6-0 No 1294 (Southern Railway Black) Has been discounted for a little while though not seen cheaper than £68.74 with TMC currently; Kernow marginally more expensive at £69.99 (both +P&P).

From e-newsletter No 2 dated May, 20th: -

News from the Bluebell Railway dated May, 17th: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=xXP2vuLcfhs

Perhaps if 'pedigree' hadn't been used so often feedback may have been kinder, or more considerate? Unlikely, but Hornby's release demanded that a claim be made. I pre-ordered A1X Class No 32655 in Mar'18 and looking at what's been shared thus far I'm glad I haven't waivered. Until they start being delivered (to the wider public!), herewith further pictures found on Twitter this morning: - My one and only Terrier was the Dapol Stepney, bought by my father in the 1990s - a prized possession. Whatever the sticking points, the progress made is incomparable.

Love the wheel tracks left on the road, very effective!

I would agree and possibly less innovative - the Swanage Railway held a Virtual Diesel Gala on Facebook over the weekend - the event page reached 32,000 people alone. As of yesterday (26th), they've received £132,362 since the start of the pandemic.

Today's release of The Engine Shed shows that the shade of brown has been revised ahead of future release (though it isn't referred to in the accompanying text)!

Since located, in case anyone else was curious: - https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/gaugemaster-gm13.html

I agree re the front of the cab; have however just found the following for the rear: -

Unfortunately the link given in the article (www.brmm.ag/layoutinaboxkit) no longer exists; would anyone happen to have a further breakdown of what items were used? I’m having trouble finding the Gaugemaster pre-wired fishplates on their site!

News from the Bluebell Railway dated March, 29th: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=AAHwvIiJvBE

The Spring '20 edition of BLUEBELL NEWS has been made available online due to the "extenuating financial and logistical circumstances caused by the current Covid-19 crisis": - https://www.bluebell-railway.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bluebell-News-Spring-2020.pdf Per their post on Instagram, the railway advised that the "standard magazine format will be resumed at the earliest opportunity". The railway lauched an Emergency Appeal last week whilst it has no income.

News from the Bluebell Railway dated March, 22nd: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=-HyDGToqjp8

Just to clarify, I was only highlighting the difference in price, but it is beneficial to know the reasoning behind the increase! ...had I not thought it value I wouldn't have pre-ordered!

With so much negativity at the moment it's great to have a new announcement today! Duly pre-ordered a SE&CR example, but it's worth noting the jump in price from £27.99 for Diagram 1424...

I know couplings are a much discussed topic on RMweb but wondered if anyone has added three-links to their B4, and if so, what brand?

The Bachmann Collectors Club can now be applied for online again: - https://www.Bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/page/membership

A COVID-19 update ahead of this weekend (March, 21st-22nd): - https://www.bluebell-railway.com/coronavirus-statement/ One of very few heritage railways to remain open...

Rails of Sheffield have confirmed similarly today with new images "online and available to view"...

The second batch is now "due to arrive by April 2020", according to Hattons.