Charles

What an odd question. Surely we should be asking about motive power on the journey from Glasgow to Euston ?? I made that trip with double headed 50's, in 1971. It was very, very special, particularly in contemplation of, perhaps, seeing my homeland for the last time. In the event, they performed flawlessly. An '86' was substituted at Crewe, and from there on the whole event has been pretty uninspiring. Yes, all of it. Charles

Someone commented above about the distinctive smell. 35 years after leaving Glasgow, I climbed to the top of a plastic film manufacturing tower, in a factory here in Sydney. At the top was an ozone generator, the ozone beingused to remove static electricity from the film during manufacture. My first thought upon smelling the ozone was 'Glasgow Subway', so I presume the smell would have come from arcing between the collectors on the train and power rail on the wall. Charles

I always wondered what the distinctive smell in the Glasgow Subway was, until about 15 years ago, doing a job in a Union Carbide plastic film factory here in Sydney. Clambering over various equipment I came across an Ozone generator, the purpose of which was to remove electrical charge from the film. My nose immediately told me Glasgow Subway, and I have no doubt that's what is was. The Ozone created by the arcing between the carriage pick-up and the wall mounted electrical feed rail which lay at about shoulder height. Charles

My two 'as built's' arrived at my local Post Office in Sydney yesterday, and were collected today. In my view Rails of Sheffield deserve sincere appreciation for the manner and quality of their packaging, which could not possibly be improved upon. Present circumstances dictate my models will need to remain in their unopened boxes for a little while, but I have no concern whatsoever for the integrity of the goods supplied. It's been a fairly long wait since ordering at the first opportunity, so waiting a little longer before opening isn't too hard, particularly when I can see the excellent quality of my new locomotives. Best regards to all at RMWeb. Charles

Forgive me. I meant to say VERY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, in no way directed to RMWeb.

Tks, Andy, Leaving the most urgent issue to one side, for, hopefully a short while, I must say NO, I have not tried to join RMWeb from observing posts which might have been made about the subject, as that is what you have provided. I sort of expected that if I wanted to join RMWeb, with money, that I might find a means of 'signing-up' within RMWeb within the RMWeb website, but I can find none. I have tried on a number of occassions. Only too happy to join up with a bunch of the Best People in the World, but I find when I accept your suggested means of 'signing-up', I find FILTH. Your call, Andy.

Tks Andy, Nothing is working at all. I've tried to make a Full Paid join-up on a number of occassions, buit there is nothing here, or previously, which will lead me to where I can do so. I think the obvious 'filthy intrusion' should have been of more concern. Charles

I must apologise in advance if I reveal my lack of understanding of the issue, but I too am very annoyed by the large, intrusive, advertisement appearing on RMWeb for some weeks now. The advertisement/videos appear to be coming from some company called 'Connatix' who, it seems, have breached RMWeb security and attached their messages to the RMWeb page. I have no reason to think RMWeb have approved the Connatix advert/videos, but it seems it is only RMWeb who can remove this unwelcome intruder. I think that maybe I should be concerned that RMWeb seem to have allowed this intrusion and, so far as I can see are making no attempt to correct the situation. If I am misunderstanding the situation as it appears to me to be, please do not hesitate to tell me so. I certainly do not mean to offend anyone. Best regard, Charles

Yes. Other than the absence of constipation, how do you recognise the difference from any other Monday morning ??

Hi Fellows, I was about to about to contribute my observations and disappointment with R3623 'Queen Elizabeth' on 16 January last, when I read Andy's message quoted above, and for which I say to Andy, Thank You. So, rather than get 'over-excited and ranty', I thought 'Very good Point', he's totally correct, 'I should write to Hornby. I did so on 16 January last, and encountered a form, the likes of which I consider utterly offensive i.e. put your comments here in this small box. This is a device extensively used by Governments and businesses in Australia so as to deny the opportunity to make an effective complaint. Nevertheless I did not have that experience at the Hornby website. I have suggested to Hornby that they have either failed to manufacture, or failed to fit during assembly, the correct handrails they intended to fit when designing the new model - as is clearly the case. Hornby have responded, within their stated '5 day standard', to say they have passed my "inquiry onto the development team for further clarification". My purpose in posting this message is to ensure that the thread remains alive. Lord knows what they will do when they issue "Sutherland" in present condition. "Duchess of Sutherland" as she presently appears has no upper handrails at all. I wonder how Hornby intend to deal with the "machine gun" holes they have chosen to place, prominently, on the 'face' of the model. I will report back when I have Hornby's response. Best regards to all at RMWeb, Charles

Hi drt7uk, It looks like a great model, and I hope you are, ultimately, very happy with it. I guess Rails of Sheffield should be acknowledged for getting it to you as quick as they could. May I ask if Rails of Sheffield included a 'certificate' with your purchase, which said that your model had been inspected and approved for dispatch as being satisfactory ?? Best regards, Charles

Hello, Gents and Ladies. Loved the Beano cartoon above. My last MRJ is No. 264, but I can rely upon my Newsagent to regularly supply, and I've noticed the regular purchase of the two other copies my Newsagent orders since my order was placed with him about 3 yrs ago. Perhaps an MRJ thread is not the best place to say this, but I do believe the model railway press has a very important part to play in the education of our youth. All of the magazines, printed or otherwise, should bear this in mind at all times. We/They are attempting to provide an example, and it behoves us to do so in a fashion which illustrates proper use of our language. I am happy to attribute my use of language, particularly as written, to Mr. Cyril Freezer, editor of Railway Modeller. It was from Cyril; who I had the pleasure of meeting at Model Rail Scotland in 1971, I learned enough, through his Editorials, and the magazine generally, to pursue a career whereby what I would write is what I lived by (mostly legal briefs for maritime stuffs up). I know we are living in a far different world today, and I acknowledge again an MRJ column is probably not the most appropriate place to raise such a general concern, but the fact of it being an MRJ column seems to say that it may well be. I need to say I learned, certainly accompanied by some very excellent teaching, particularly in Primary School, how to write about anything which might concern me, from the model railway press; Railway Modeller in particular. We don't all come from 'reading' families. Best regards, Charles

Hi, Signaller69. I must say that I am really impressed with your Class 303 project and the progress you have made. They have always been a favourite of mine, having spent too many evenings travelling from Bridgeton Cross to Balloch and back when I should have been doing my homework. Haven't seen one since 1971 however. The attached photo, taken from the Blue Trains booklet produced by BR at the time of the Glasgow electrification may be of interest to you regarding front end details (can't imagine it could be subject of any copyright issue), although you certainly seem to have that aspect very well in hand I am looking forward to seeing how your project comes to fruition, in particular how you deal with the wrap-around glazing. Thanks for the inspiration. Charles

That is in VERY bad taste, and I'm sorry to see it not so noted within the Topic (Noted I have read a more recent message of a similar ilk, which was, at least to some extent, debated, between protagonists who argued their right to 'state it as it is'). I've spent a couple of very enjoyable hours this evening, coursing back through a thread I'm not familiar with. I particularly enjoyed the story about the rubber duckies, and followed the links and find, yet again, that RMWeb is a source of wonderful information, aside from being the best possible resource to turn to for railway modelling advice or inspiration. If I may, two questions; 1. Is it OK to remain 'signed-on' to RMWeb ??, So as to participate, say, in this conversation.? I've always thought that I have an obligation to sign-off, so as to not inhibit the access of others. 2. Is it OK to forward the .utterly delightful and profound observations you fellows make (noting Tony Wright's observations about originality), to others who would well appreciate same ??. Say, Accredited to 'RMWeb' ? Almost Midnight for me now. Cheers, Charles.

Thank you, Hayfield. Very well reprimanded, as I realised I deserved when following your links. My model railway club was EKMRC in 1970, before coming to Australia in 1971. I guess the 'world' has changed since then, although it deed seem to me at 14 that we were all 'flying in the dark' with forming a new club. We went to Model Rail 1971 in the McLennan Galleries, where we made our presence known. I was treated as an Adult there, but I understand we might live in a different world today. Your references show that I was far too quick to say that RMWeb is a bit 'light' on how to type postings. Indeed, considered again, 90% of RMWeb postings are nothing but 'how to' type postings, when read accordingly. At the risk of imposing upon another's thread, it may well be that a 'Here is a build' group, of a particular kits may well be a manner in which RMWeb could advance. The obvious question is - 'So are you going to start, Charles ?'. I'll give it my best shot, and I'm happy to be quoted upon having said so. Good Luck to Bundeena (whose namesake is very near to one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth). Charles