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My namesake was not so lucky as to have a mild rest by the seaside at Barry: Scrapped March '68 at Cashmores of Newport.

I'm liking the scheme very much indeed!

If you want a quick option there's always Mr Connor's (L49 on here) 3D prints on Shapeways... They're quite cheap too, so I'm tempted to get a few at some stage for one of my own plans.

I do apologise if I have, in some way offended or caused an instance of defamation. I will therefore state that, whilst potentially implied by the right honourable Gentleman (Kevin, Kevin, 'e's tawkin' abat' yer Kevin...) I did, in fact, make the statement myself (Based on the implication) and therefore plead guilty to the charge. I am now relegated to number-only status: my name having been dispensed with on account of the seriousness of the crime. I will miss you all. Goodbye. 0034090

Just a thought, but might there be a chance that, for piloting purposes, the CC&EJR maintains a small fleet of condensing tank engines, most likely Beyer Peacock locos sold by the Met and District? Could add a bit of interest and (if a good idea: it might not be!) would give a unique company identity and the chance to experiment with liveries!

Still haven't found any drawings for the NER Electric locos. Any suggestions?

YOU ASWELL?! Soon people will be questioning the fact that I'm as square and fat as a Bulleid Pacific!

They are doing the ROD Dean Goods with the WW1 Livery Gun, and the W ^ D Dean Goods was announced previously, presumably to complement the WWII liveried guns.

GET TO THE BACK OF THE CLASS, SIMON! NOW! Ooops, wrong thread!

I await further news with great interest!

Wasn't aware of that, my apologies.

Anyway, Gary, what's the big news! Is it a Tender loco?

Selsey (LBSCR) Station? (Runs for cover)

DISMISSED! The lot of you... get out, now. Go on, you too Dwardian...

Being familiar with the original Awdry plan, I can feel an idea formulating in my mind... Which to go for though: Slindon (Line up from Barnham Jct) Pagham Quay (Branch off from Bognor, nice Quayside scene possibilities.) Horndean (LSW/LBSC Joint, from Bedhampton via Waterlooville) Findon (Branch off from West Worthing, via my - Already Modelled - 'Salvington') Dunsfold (Branch off LBSC Guildford - Horsham Branch) Shere (SECR - Branch off North Downs Line) Shamley Green (LBSC - Branch off Guildford - Horsham line) Ashington I quite like the Horndean idea at the moment, as it provides reasonable LSWR opportunities. Any other thoughts?

'on is a "pendant hat"' Come on Simon, you really should know better than that by now. Join the others at the back. Oh, Wait. I am at the back!

I do apologise Simon, but it appears ones emotions overtook ones social requirements to 'hold yerself together'. Kindest Regards, E. Missenden

You say that, but the recent BR Black release of the Dean Goods looks significantly better than the initial release, at least to my eye.

Hence why I suggested the use of essentially scaled-down tooling from Dapol's O scale model, as that (to my eye) appears to cover many of the variations, and hasn't tried to cover any that it is unable to. Quick question regarding 'Martello' though: did it ever carry a late crest prior to recieving the IOW-style bunker? I only ask as my model of 32662 is currently being detailed and modified to at least give it some resemblance to an actual A1x, and is currently in lined BR Black, with a late crest. If it had an early crest up to that stage, I'll change the crest, rather than the bunker, to suit.

Well, of only to prove that I can rise above my Jealousy pride at not having an LSWR A12, unlike the chairman of the Castle Aching PCC, I think I'll have to get the drawings I have for this class photographed, as they are too big to be scanned! Would someone be kind enough as to compare the A12's key chassis measurements to those of the GWR 1400 Class 0-4-2 or the LSWR Classes M7 and T9? I would be much obliged... Good Day. E. Missenden.

It is with great regret and with a remarkably heavy heart that I say this, but I do fear that, as our honourable associate Mr Kevin. N. Earholmer has stated, this is indeed the case. Nevertheless, the usual Parish duties shall continue as they have done since the Parish & Church Council was initiated here, and we shall not be phased by this revelation regarding Lord Erstwhile's current condition. One must wear the Dodo with pride. Goodnight, and God Bless. G. Szlumper, CBE, TD, LSW, RLY

I AM NOT AT ALL JEALOUS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. NOT AT ALL. NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST.

I'm hoping to get a copy to day, and by the sounds of it I may need to copy the plan for my own LBSCR layout!

Is it an LSWR A12 that I AM NOT AT ALL JEALOUS OF ( ) that belongs to Mr James. E. Dwardian...

I don't know, Mr Dwardian, but I suspect it may be attributable to your current unstable nature following the revealing of the fact that your photograph does not truely represent yourself! Please take the above in jest, it is not intended to cause any offence. Good Day, Sir, Dr. Whom