Barry Johnson

I believe two of the problems with the Dublo 08 were overheating due to lack of ventilation (increased in later versions by removal of some metal?), and the coupling rods, which were binding if in one piece (later ‘cured’ by having two piece rods). I don’t run my 3-rail 08 version (converted from 2-rail as it was cheaper to buy) very much, but it pulls quite well. I could not fit a 3D crew inside as there is no space, so I printed a driver on paper instead. The worse problem with later Dublo locos was the nickel-silver wheels which did not grip as well. One of the best ‘pullers’ is the Co-Bo as this has traction tyres.

Sorry if this restarts the Airfix debate, but attached is an old price list showing the rail kits available in the 1960s. As you can see I purchased very few (the ticked ones), but I had lots of aircraft kits. Airfix rail kits.pdf

Great work. Does anyone know a supplier of coal rails for the bunker?

I have two bump caps. One is for working under the layout to avoid, bumps. It is blue and it is not an engine driver’s cap, honest.

I didn't know Potters Bar was so popular. Here is picture probably not seen before of a model of the new PB station which was displayed in the nearby gas showroom. The second picture shows the showroom and supposedly the first bus to go under the new bridge. Barry