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Two weeks until Narrow Gauge South. What should be the final list of layouts, barring unforeseen developments, is posted below. Two recent additions to this are Creag Dhubh Summit by Ted Polet and Yurze Ore Mine by Lucien Eijdems, both visiting from the Netherlands. All other arrangements are as shown at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983 Hope to see many of you on the 27th.

As posted by PaulRhB above, barring any last minute changes, we have the final list of layouts for Narrow Gauge South in two weeks time. Two late additions are Creag Dhubh Summit by Ted Polet and Yurze Ore Mine by Lucien Eijdems. All other arrangements are as shown at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983 Hope to see many of you on the 27th.

A little over a month until Narrow Gauge South 2024, the latest exhibition information can be found at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983

The end of March approaches rapidly which means there's a little over a month until Narrow Gauge South 2024. Up to date information can be found on our website at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983

I'm sure I remember them running to Portsmouth. I went to school at Southbourne ( between Havant and Chichester) in the late 70s/early 80s and I remember seeing them on the coast line there.

The Narrow Gauge South 2024 exhibition webpage at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983 has been updated with the latest information. 25 NG layouts in a variety of scale/gauge combinations are now confirmed with more to come. Among those confirmed is John Crane's truly impressive Kurseong. Eastleigh Lakeside Railway's 7¼" gauge L&B 2-6-2T Taw will be on display, following its recent overhaul. The Eastleigh Lakeside Railway will be operating later than normal on the day, with the last train leaving Monks Brook Halt at 5.10pm, for those wishing to use the park and ride facility outlined on the webpage.

Many thanks for the heads up Richard. I'll definitely be adding a copy of that to the IoW shelf.

The T9s that were transferred east were generally paired with six wheel tenders, usually attributed to shorter turntables on the Central section. The later batch of Schools were allocated new to Portsmouth Direct line duties, shedded at Fratton from 1935. When the direct was electrified they were used on Bournemouth line duties where they showed their full potential, matching King Arthur performance. The Arthur's were also used in Eastern and Central sections services, again the six wheel tenders being required for shorter ex LBSC turntables.

I received a copy of the Beyer Garratt book for Christmas (well, I actually bought it from Kevin on your stand at Warley but had it taken from me when I got home😂). It's an absolutely stunning book. Currently working my way through it, particularly in relation to Garrat locomotives used in South America. Fascinating reading.

Wessex Narrow Gauge Modellers are pleased to announce: Narrow Gauge South 2024 Saturday 27th April Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA 10.00 - 17.00 Full details at http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=983 We return to Barton Peveril College for our bienniel exhibition, celebrating the very best of narrow gauge modelling. The final list of layouts is still to be confirmed, keep an eye on the website for the latest information. We expect about 30 layouts in scales around 3.5mm, 4mm and 7mm etc covering British, Irish and overseas prototypes. Stands from specialist traders, railway societies and NG Railways. 009 Society AGM on site during the afternoon.

Ordered one of the SECR van kits on Tuesday. It was waiting for me when I got home this evening. Fantastic service, thanks Gary. Had a quick look at the print, it really is very good and everything appears to have survived the post intact. Just need to check if I've got some wheels for it in the drawer. Very impressed, I'll be back for something else soon I dare say.

Yes indeed, can't wait for the nightly highlights. Al-Attiyah has moved from Toyota to a new team with Pro-Drive Hunters so it'll be interesting to see how he gets on. Seth Quintero will now be in the works Toyota having moved up from the lightweights. The there's the bikes where there's a whole load of talent in contention. For real excitement though, watch the trucks. Not much modelling going to get done for the next couple weeks I guess😂

One of my all time favourites. I remember spending a lot of time watching it at IMREX (probably in 1987 or 88?), around about the time I first visited Switzerland and became fascinated by the railway network.

Just been catching up on your thread having lost touch with the name change and everything. So sorry to read that someone has been criticising your work. That's totally out of order. Personally, I love a micro layout and have always been a Brighton fan at heart so have really enjoyed following your progress. You've also drawn my attention to Oak Hill Works, so I can see an order for a couple of wagon prints being placed quite soon. Keep up the good work.

Currently shown as 'sold out' on the Light Railway Stores website https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/collections/mosskito