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Definitely worth doing and I will be doing similar on 78006 when she arrives with me Keep the photos coming everyone too! Any on layouts with trains per chance?

Thinking aloud. One would assume that they will be available from retailers after the Winter announcements in November?

Well against my better judgements I have ordered the pair as I have been wanting them in current condition. Looks like I will need to start a 009 layout now 😬

In case anyone is after W80974 currently on the NYMR, Rails have just announced it as another option https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/new-railway-icons-announcement?fbclid=IwAR0q6p3Kq8Y93lkbI_p17jmO0R2EkyjboFydXEIwfOhKl7050tCBF0fWadc

Time for some actual modelling! Over the past few weeks I've had opportunity to identify parts of the layout that can be progressed that don't necessarily require a layout and the pendulum swang to the bike sheds at the end of the coal stage embankment. Very few photos of these structures exist, mostly being in the background (see bottom right) so some modelling license has been employed for details. I can at least say that they are 2 separate structures, likely of corrugated metal or wooden construction and general shape can be implied. So I went for the larger of two sheds being corrugated metal and the other wooden with metal roof. These are now in the paint shop so hopefully can show them off soon. I've also acquired some of the ModelU water cranes which I can progress with. The problem with these however is I ordered the wrong arm lengths for both after a quick email to the ModelU team they have offered to do a straight exchange for the correct kits. Another little detail associated with the water cranes at Aberystwyth were these what only can be described from first glance as "white boxes". A little research and asking later and turns out they are coal stores for the fire devils. These should make for a nice easy CAD session for a couple of 3D prints Finally I'll end with this photos from the warm spell earlier this month. Happy modelling everyone

I do think plates are a very personal thing. I had fitted the etches to my 7802 and 7812 but when the Railtec transfers to renumber my 7800 to 7823 decided I liked those more so took the etches off and ordered the sets for the other 2 so they are all consistent. If I hadn't renumbered 7800 I would have probably stuck with the etches as they are good quality Kudos should also be given for the fact that the smokebox plate is on brackets as per prototype Vs moulded onto the smokebox. First time I've seen it on a OO model and after a quick Google only the Rapido 15xx has the same. The new tool Hornby black 5 for example doesn't have that

Ordered some smokebox door numbers as I always do with new models from @railtec-models for renumbering and general modelling purposes. Not a criticism of the AS model but more praise for the Railtec product that they definitely improve the already brilliant front end!

This doesn't answer either question but the majority of the Machynlleth allocated Manor were based at Aberystwyth so normally worked the Aber to Shrewsbury thorugh leg (and return) in one day and kept the headboard. The loco charged with the coast leg was normally a 22xx or 45xx/4575 or 63xx/73xx or later 3MT or 4MT though I'm not sure if they had a headboard or not EDIT The answer to the headboard question can be yes and no This photo has only the Aberystwyth portion with headboard... https://railphotoprints.uk/p212161752/h3f92d675#h3f92d675 ... but this has both Aberystwyth and Pwllheli portions with headboards https://www.rail-online.co.uk/p404170585/hc1e9796e#hc1e9796e

Very handy indeed What is the best way to change a pre-order with yourselves (and keep the 10% discount)?? I'd like to change my pack of 109s to the one with both pressed and fab doors Given they were announced only last week, just cancel and re-order?

This sort of formation seems a pretty good represenatation of what I'm after with my packs!

I only have experience with heritage railways but coupling up doesn't the loco normal back to with a few feet of the train, stop and then do a separate buffering up move. And from memory this is quite a slam usually and sends you tea/coffee/preferred beverage all over the person opposite?

Not to shabby! It is a real privilege to be able to live on the reserve for a year and walk around after hours. Haven't had a go on the kiddies play area, yet ...

Torquay Manor becoming not Torquay Manor

Thanks. I shall check but pretty sure I that's been 2 weeks plus now. I need all the loyalty points I can get to offset some of the cost from all the 16 tonners I have just ordered 😅

This may be a stupid question @McC @Accurascale Fran but how does one post a review on the website? Wanting to post glowing reviews for 7800 and 7812 that I purchased direct but can't figure out how!

I've somehow managed to get away with buying 16T wagons for my shed layout so this is just the ticket. I'll need to do some homework but I think 4 packs are in order!

These definitely look promising! I'll have to get at least one to go alongside the standard gauge Aberystwyth shed I currently have under construction You can at least justify up to 3? Right?

Already have for 2021/2nd batch models 😅

So I moved in at Martin Mere last week and this is the view from the living room 😍😍 I do also have a desk so have set out on little modelling jobs. The first being adding etched nameplates the 7802 and 7812 I should be able to migrate over a few other bits and pieces so more modelling fun in due course!

Well this turned up today... Sorry to hear about those that have missed out on their 7802 😢

It may be that I had mine on a rolling road so could tell better but there is a difference between the 3. Momentum is clearly different and light engine is noticeable compared to others in sound terms

Definitely box on wheels. I only know how to id diseasels by looking a TOPS numbers!

Unfortunately not. The position is unpaid so I am having to rely on savings, so any modelling will have to done with the resources I already have. Can't be starting another model, even a mini one!

Dug out the rolling road and DCC controller from moving boxes 7800 and 7812 now fully checked and fully run in. Couldn't resist adding the CCE headboard to 7800 too

All in good time! That's in addition to swapping to full cylinder fronts too. I'll admit to giving these an excessively long running in period on the rolling road just to mess about with all the sounds