The Fatadder

Disappointed that my youngest's first journey on a train was an XC Voyager. A trip to the Dean Forrest is needed I think...

Just been told 'railway modelling' can count as a skill for my Duke of Edinburgh, in a good mood.

Genuinely can't wait for Red Dwarf 11 tonight, worth the long wait hopefully!!

is pleased to see red temperature figures on the weather map again...goodee...!

Recent Hornby releases GW logos seem a lot harder to shift with Microsol than usual!

Anyone got the link to a GWR loco allocations website, I can only find BR.

Was planning to make a start on my comet A20 today, before realising that the (eBay) kit doesn't have preformed sides. Guess I had to learn making a tumble home some time

is pleased that no 1 son is in the whaler rowing final tomorrow night at Dartmouth Royal Regatta. There's always fierce competition. Hope that there won't be a 'ringer' (ex Olympian) from up north as has happened before! #Go Kingswear!

is layout building in the garden. 28°C with a nice gentle breeze (32°C in the shed!)..lovely-jubbly!

Well the garage was far too hot for track laying, beer in the garden instead...

Finally given in and bought a Hornby King

Has just managed to buy a Hornby Grange for £38, what a steal!

A picture fell off the wall and damaged three of my Hornby Colletts :-(

A picture fell off the wall and damaged three of my Hornby Colletts :-(

looking forward to my first ever trip on Eurostar tomorrow

Is trying to remember which company does parts for the Triang blue pullman.

Feeling paternal pride as my four year old has insisted I turn off "chuggington" as he doesn't like it. Because it only has one steam engine and is "just about diesels"

Reading The Next Station, interesting to read the GWRs plans post war.

Do all ultrascale wheels have 1.9mm crankpin sleeves

Do all ultrascale wheels have 1.9mm crankpin sleeves

Thinking it's about time I cleared out some more post 2000 stock to fund more GWR coaches

can actually see stars this morning....but it's still been raining with more forecast......

Lack of modelling time is making me seriously consider reverting to OO. Just can't find the time to convert stock and get it running properly!

If I have a ticket from London to Bristol, can I get off at Swindon, go round Steam and get back on to resume my journey?

Amazed, today the wifi on the GWR HST to Paddington is actually working! Wonder if Iberia can follow this with something edible en route to Madrid...