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But they are very good! Regards

So of the models which have been released so far, which of them is known to match the prototype? By this I mean that the livery and the physical dimensions are of a prototype and can be shown to be of a prototype. I get the impression that this is not true of any of them at present. Regards

The next meeting of the NLG will be on Monday 25th July at St Andrews Church. It will be a modelling/test track evening and I have to remember to take the small test track with me (it's currently sitting the front bedroom!). The Newsletter is attached. It includes some more details of the meeting and further memories of John Hayes. NEWSLETTER JULY 2016 F.pdf Regards

RMwebbers might like to know that NLG member Mark Baker has organised a memorial exhibition to Captain Charles Fryatt who was executed by the German military on 27th July 1916. Fryatt later had a Claughton class locomotive named after him by the LNWR. Mark's exhibition runs at Masonic Hall, Ferndale Road, Harwich CO12 3BP, from 23 July to 31 July, where Fryatt was a member. See also http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-36745439 ; http://www.harwichanddovercourt.co.uk/site-updates/captain-fryatt-exhibition/ ; http://www.harwichanddovercourt.co.uk/a-local-hero/ Regards

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/singlebolster/h2adb5dfb#h3359dd7d Don't know whether this is the photo you're referring to but it was taken in 1978 after withdrawal from revenue service. I think this wagon would probably been retro-fitted with these split spoke wheels after manufacture. Regards

I have just learned that John Hayes has died. John was a founder member of the Scalefour Society and the NLG and most gifted model maker. He contributed a lot to Heckmondwyke and he had the respect and affection of all who met him. A great loss. Regards

Are there any more?

The CMRA modeller's day is on at Parmiters School this coming Saturday the 16th. See http://www.cmra.org.uk/time.html Regards

The latest newsletter has just a few minutes ago popped into my email inbox and is attached below. NEWSLETTER JUNE 2016.pdf Regards

I haven't ever been to Switzerland, an omission that will probably never be rectified, but I think it ought to be said that photos of Swiss railways show that the Swiss implementation of this design is an awful lot neater than the NR one. Heath Robinson is alive and well at NR! Regards

Don't you think this is more than a little condescending?

I haven't seen the new livery on a HST but the DMUs seem to be increasingly common. I like the shade used, although I'm having difficulty describing it: is it a grey/green or a green/grey? The use of matt panels on the otherwise gloss finish is a nice touch. Regards

Thank you for that, but traffic into Bath in the summer is just plain horrendous, hence the request for info about Park and Ride. I haven't visited this show since it moved from Bradford-upon-Avon and it doesn't look as I'll be doing so anytime soon. Have a nice show, I'm sure it will be most enjoyable, but a show in Bath in the summer is a big no no. Regards

The English Riviera Model Railway Club doesn't have a web presence. I think, given the circumstances, that it's a fiction. Regards

Thanks

Up and Down Fast, Up and Down Slow, Up Goods Relief or Loop if you prefer.

Is there a 'Park&Ride' that will take me to the venue? Regards

I think it will require rather more than a simple upgrade! The relief line through Iver has flatbottom rail with pandrol clips and wooden sleepers merging into bullhead rail with Great Western pattern concrete sleepers and two hole chairs. But I get your drift. There is no sign of any signalling having been done to support two way running yet, perhaps I missed it. Regards

I spent an hour or so 'observation ' at Iver on Wednesday and was surprised to find that the up goods relief line is being electrified. Regards

The way of the world I'm afraid. I think the price is a perfectly reasonable one but then I won't be buying, it's well outside my area/period. It's interesting that Kernow have gone for a prototype that has such a limited life and area of use. Regards

I took a look at the example on KWVR several years ago, it is the right hand. Regards

Thanks to both! Regards

Are these wagons still in use and can anyone please point me to a photo source if they are? Regards

Is it possible to do a cut&shut to produce a centre car? Regards

The Group's calendar for the rest of the year: Meetings are held at St Andrew's Church Hall, Church Road, Watford, WD17 4PY, and start at 8pm Sunday 26th June: Outing to Severn Valley Railway Monday 25th July: Modelling Workshop Monday 22nd August: Test track and Modelling Evening Monday 26th September: Talk (subject TBA) Monday 24th October: Modelling Workshop Monday 28th November: Film Night Monday 19th December: Christmas Social, with test track. Regards