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Can't resist linking to these pics - a priceless record. http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkrocksuperstar63/3456156256/ Re the box Keefer, according to the re-signalling diagram the changeover was due to take place 3/2/1980. I don't think that the box lasted much beyond this.

Keefer, The 126's are from March 1978 and the shot of the GS from June 1983. I've a few more from the '80's on my website but like others I sorely neglected the area. Bruce

Some from me - first, decidedly ropey 126 scans The goods shed shortly before demolition. Bruce

Very neat modelling Mick! The finished box looks like it will be full of character. And nice to see the H&BR modelled! Re polishing clear plastic, there are a range of polishes available - primarily for removing scratches from boat or caravan windows - example below: http://www.towsure.com/product/Fenwicks_Windowize_Caravan_Window_Scratch_Repair Before using I would recommend trying out on a scrap piece of your glazing material first - and leaving overnight before using. Why? - because clear plastic covers a wide range of polymers - polystyrene, k resin, petg, acrylic and polycarbonate for example. Crystal styrene is the most common form (for modellers) and is less resistant to solvents and abrasion than the acrylic material that the window polish is designed to be used on. Not sure if these polishes contain a solvent element but if they do any affects may only appear after leaving for a while. I hope that I'm not 'teaching you how to suck eggs'! I'll watch progress on this model with great interest as I'm working on a box with similar construction methods. I plan to trial a similar polish once I reach the glazing stage as I'll inevitably scratch something! Best regards, Bruce

A farmer buys a young cock. As soon as it comes home, it rushes and makes love to all the 150 hens. The farmer is impressed. At lunch, the cock again services all 150 hens. Farmer gets tense now. Next day, he finds the cock making love to the ducks and the geese. Later, the farmer finds the cock pale, half-dead and vultures circling overhead. Farmer says, “You deserved it, you horny git!” The cock opens one eye,and says, “Ssshhh. They’re about to land.!

I lay awake all last night trying to remember if I was an amnesiac or an insomniac.

Looking very good - I have one of these kits too (unstarted) and was going to abandon it in favour of the JE. However your efforts have inspired me to give it a go!! (just dont expect me to publish my efforts!!) I've managed to blow up a portion of a pic of 06008 showing the tank and bonnet top in (some) detail. Now, if I could just figure out how to add it to the post..... pm me if you want a copy pinged over. Bruce

Andrew has a nice site there, Jamie. Thanks for highlighting it. My own effort is at http://brucegalloway.zenfolio.com/ Got quite a few more shots to add and may well expand the scope in the future as developing the site can become quite addictive! Bruce

Very evocative night shots Dave. I always felt the station moved in mood from touristy New Town during the day to the impenetrable cold and mystery of the Old Town at night - especially in the winter months. The layout captures this very well. Some pics for you to mull over in here : http://brucegalloway.zenfolio.com/p1014121698 I hope there is something of interest. Bruce

Hi Jim, Just noticed your post. Yes, the pic was taken from the old Leslie trackbed. I remember following the train most of the morning as it serviced the two paper mills on the branch - unfortunately, this was very early in my photograghic career and the pics aint the best!. AFAIR the max load down the branch (down in a literal sense as well) was 7 vehicles so it was not unknown for the shunter to have to make 4 or 5 trips to the mills and Haigs. Return trips to Markinch, being empties, were not so tightly restricted. It was a lovely wee branch - and very model worthy especially in 7mm. This pic shows the same train about 50 yards further down the line passing the entrance to the Dickinsons siding. The shunter is more visible here - H&S eat your heart out! The track in the road here is one of the few remaining artifacts today. More pics of the Barclays here and here Hope the Edge 06 is progressing well! Bruce

What a voice... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sngAEbtEAlg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVo5sDkOPfA Bruce

Overdue but nonetheless, great pics Dave - some lovely Highland light. Some more bits and bobs from me. And in no particular order. 25010 approaches Markinch with a southbound train of ballast. The train likely originated from Clatchard Craig quarry near Newburgh on the Ladybank to Perth line. On the right can be seen staff working on the MAS resignalling of the station which was to take place in the July of the year. On the left can be seen stock waiting to be shunted at the Co-op coal sidings. April 1980 81009 heads south at Harthope with the white ladies in tow. April 1988 45064 waits to leave Waverley with 1E40 19:25 Aberdeen - King's Cross. October 1981 06 003 carefully propels a mixed rake of 16t minerals down the Auchmuty branch near the now closed DRG paper mill. The coal was destined for the mill's boilers - the mill's main product was carbonless copy papers - remember them!!?? The propelling move would facilitate shunting at the sole remaining DRG siding which faced the junction and had long lost it's run round facility. May 1980 My tuppence worth towards Andy's pic of #10 - the deltic does indeed look like it's in the east platforms but could be working ecs back to Craigentinny - but it's unlikely the sleeper would have worked into these platforms. Alternatively it could be about to work the morning train to Newcastle. Bruce

Dave, Just noticed your post re Kdy pics - heres a few (a couple may well be "doublers" - I'm pretty useless at keeping track.). 08441 and brake stabled beside the site of the signal box. Nov 1980 A class 47 passes Seafield pit with a Dundee to Edinburgh service. http://www.users.zet...its/s/pit-6.htm gives more info on the pit. May 1986 The up 'Aberdonian' (08.30 Aberdeen to KX) passes Dysart station site. June 1983 47 445 from Crewe heads the 08.10 Newcastle to Aberdeen, also near Dysart. June 1983 I've started putting together a Zenfolio website - click here or on the hyperlink in my signature. It's early days so bear with me but hopefully it'll be worth a browse for those interested in this era. Bruce

I passed the Barnetby batch just yesterday - they are slowly being reclaimed by nature with saplings growing between, through & under every available gap! A far cry from this... 81 020 passes South Kenton with a northbound rake on 6th July 1984. I'm sure someone on here will be able to identify the working! Bruce

I am modelling Markinch in Fife, Scotland in the banger blue BR era. OO scale dcc with a crossed figure of eight to allow the summit loop at Lochmuir to be incorporated. Oh, and not forgetting a cameo of the Auchmuty branch. A fair amount of track is laid and a start has been made on some of the buildings but progress is spasmodic at the moment. About 30 years ago I started the same venture in N and vowed not to model a real location again - but heyho... Bruce

Some great pics on this thread. Some from me - absolutely no units (for now ) A wintery December morning in 1981 and a class 20 with a southbound engineers about to pass a northbound freight hauled by 20 219 at Markinch. Another frosty morning somewhat further north at Achnasheen - 26024 waits to leave with the 06.55 to Kyle as 26041 arrives with the 07.10 to Inverness. March 1984 40170 & 40122 with bulk carbonate trains pass at Carnforth. May 1980 A Scotrail liveried 47716 'Duke of Edinburghs Award' leaves Leuchars with the 16.55 Edinburgh to Aberdeen service as 47 098 approaches with the afternoon Craiginches to Immingham slk freight. June 1986 Bruce

Russ, Are you a member of the GNSRA? - they have plans of a nice selection of the company's structures. I've a few pics of Blacksboat as well (taken about 14-5 years ago) if you need more info. Bruce

Some HST's Now, I'm absolutely no expert on coaching stock but some of these display some of the variety of formations used in them thar days. The others I just like.... Firstly, and appropriately, set 254001 at Craigentinny. April 1980 Also at Craigentinny , winding it's way across to the depot is 254 029. April 1980 Approaching the site of Lochmuir box with the 13.00 KX to Aberdeen in July 1983 Approaching Cupar with a morning Aberdeen to KX service . October 1981 Passing Monifieth with a northbound service on a cold morning in January 1987 And, 30 years on they are still with us - and still easily the most comfortable way to travel the ECML At Springfield in March last year looking slightly travel worn. Excuse the indulgence. Bruce

And now, if you please, a solemn moment... Not many are aware of this but in 50 days time we will have the 25th anniversary of the passing of the last known proponent of the "Hooch" on Scottish Region. This display of spontaneous unbridled joy was so frowned upon by the management of the time that the devotees had to resort to subterfuge to prevent detection. Nevertheless, I was lucky enough to catch the display on a couple of occasions - firstly, behind the loco, out of site of the offices, at Millerhill: However, at Haymarket in full view of the offices, this group of staff are on their best behaviour - hands in pockets or thrust by the sides, the urge just must be resisted. Back in the sticks, the practice was well, still practised.... Eventually, the region was forced to employ enforcers to ensure that the Hooch was stamped out for once and for all. Known as the Hooch & Stamping Enforcers, this division eventually became omnipotent and so yet another fine Scottish tradition was lost in the mists of time. With thanks to the supporting cast of class 26's. Bruce

Yup, in my '83 pic it was looking quite spruce. 3 years in the baking Crianlarich sun had obviously taken it's toll....

Gary, Unashamed plug perhaps but I have posted a couple of vids on Youtube and . Both relate to 1986 and show a good mix of mk1 and early and later mark 2 stock - probably the most variety on the line in this respect since steam. Pic below of 'typical' rake if such a thing existed - nice and short!! 37 402 approaches the Horseshoe curve with the 1T18 0840 Fort William - Glasgow QS. April 1986 And that Queen Mary (at Crianlarich) I photographed this in August 1983 as well as April 1986 (above) so a long term resident!? HTH Bruce

Great evidence, WIZ - I stand corrected. Just remains to track down the nefarious character who swiped the scottie between then and the following May. A job for Auchtermuchty CSI methinks... Just spent an enjoyable (if Baltic) day at Bo'ness being serenaded by a variety of EE type 3's. Must look out some old pics... Bruce

Hi Wiz, Suspect that you are looking at the other side of the loco - which didnt appear to have carried a scotty dog - see here. Note that both 55 and 63 were involved with the SRPS Class 27 Farewell tour and have ended up stacked adjacent at Berry's. Great pics - keep em coming. Bruce