Lord of the Badgers

Mate of mine was offered a WR decommissioned brakevan, and a small section of track to sit it on. Would make a great summerhouse etc he thought. Of course these things weigh, well, a lot. When he found out what the crane would cost to get it in the back garden, and having to swing a (60 ton?) van over the neighbour's roof.. suprisingly the wife was OK with it (he already has a signal in his garden) but his wallet wasn't... Anyhoo... back to the thread, models to discuss & all that...

I like that shot Tom - the one under the bridge - nice. Here's some of mine from this year, may have mentioned them on the old thread, not sure both, 92203 at toddington

Alright, wonder how many of you know a possibly true story about the real 2937 Clevedon Court? I come from the area.. Not sure of the exact story - but it's one they tell when you're shown around the house, so it could be rubbish! Essentially the story goes that Lord Elton got wind of the loco being withdrawn, and asked for it to be saved for display at Clevedon Court itself. When it was withdrawn (at Hereford shed apparently - just looked), the loco was brought to the gates of the house (no mean effort in those days). Only trouble was that his Lordship was away that day, and the wife (no disrespect, but apparently not briefed of the intention) responded to the "where'd you want yer loco ma'am" question with a "take it back, not a blooming clue what you're on about" sort of answer And so, she was cut up (that's the loco, not the wife), although a nameplate survives & is in the house still. Would've been no need for Lady Of Legend eh...

Sounds like Cardiacs (mix of punk, prog, circus music) Youtube is your friend if you don't know them...

The Veils - The Runaway Found. Track 6 "The Leavers Dance" is one of my all time fav songs