Paul Tollett

Nice looking N gauge kit! Thanks for the photo of the model kiosk. That looks 'spot on'. (Anyone wanting a Slater's kiosk 😁) Thanks again. Paul Tollett

I didn't know Pop up did the station kiosk! (And I've just bought a Slaters one to adapt!). I saw a photo of it, with John Menzies sign above it, but can't find it now. Yes Pete. We pesky English forced thousands of Scots to emigrate and I think there are now more people in the world of Scottish descent, than there are in Scotland! Looking forward to seeing more photos. Meanwhile I've been looking at Oxford Diecast vehicles to park outside the station. Pity no one does a Post Bus, but I'll buy a maroon and cream bus to 'look the part' for the moment. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone and a productive New Year. Paul Tollett

Hi Guys, Thanks for all this very useful information and lovely photo's. Especially to you Alasdair, for your family photos. I'm sure the local museum Historylincs, would love copies. Thanks to you David, for your kind comments regarding the Railway Modeller article on Lairg. (I wrote one about Strathpeffer, but that one didn't make it through). Living near Tain, I've always had an interest in the Dornoch Light railway and love to stop near The Mound, to see if there are any Otters. (Yes nothing left of the bridge now). I was searching for laser cut kits for my New Haven layout (which is still waiting for cash and space 😊) and stumbled across the Pop Up Designs Dornoch station (which I bought). Not being much of a scratchbuilder, having a kit for the main building, is a good starting point and I'm seriously considring building a layout. As you say, a surprising amount of information and photo's available as well as the original building still standing. Rapido's 1644 AND 1649 Pannier tanks (reviewed here in 2020) are also a fantastic boost to such a project. Everything else is readily available. I hope to have a walk round Dornoch as soon as the weather improves and will definitely visit the museum when it reopens in the Spring. I'll keep you posted but meanwhile, thanks again and Happy Christmas. Paul Tollett