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They announced it just ahead of Model Rail Scotland . There was a poster about it on their stand but order book not yet open . I was hoping for a Crimson Cream 320 but apparently the n one , available I think through AMRSS took a bit longer to sell than the others . So if you want a crimson cream one better let them know

From Model rail Scotland . I’m not an expert on the class but to me look pretty good . The green with full yellow ends may be a possibility , as it’s a variant I don’t have . Sorry for the reflection of my stripey jumper , but I was just passing so didn’t take a lot of time on pics

Some pics from Model Rail Scotland . Not sure what the difference is with the two red stripe one . They had the same manufacturers ref but I noted they actually were two different class 31s 31149 and 31180 I think

Good figures Arran ? Looked very busy on Friday , less busy Sunday . It was very good exhibition though - I did all three days . Interesting on how the demographic changes . Friday , is men of a certain age , Saturday , younger enthusiasts and Sunday families .

I think there’s a degree of confusion here . Some people are writing about the old R408 turntable from Tri-ang Hornby days , while M.I.B I think is actually asking about the newer disc turntable introduced in 1977 . This was always code 100 but initially supplied with steel rails . At some point M.I.B believes it changed to Nickel Silver , and I’m sorry but I don’t know ! Also wish Pat Hammond would update the story from 1996 . Would be very interesting , the demise of Sanda Kan , manufacturing shortages, the need to find other suppliers , design clever etc etc .

yes that would have been good or a Caley Dunalastair or Cardean . But maybe after the Jones Goods appears . Think I’ve gone for HR green , but must check my order !

Nothing I’m aware of . Revolution announced 320/321 in OO just ahead of the show , as others have said Rapido have the Fireless loco and Accurascale announced maroon mk1 s . I think that’s it .

Some pics from Model Rail Scotland

Just been to Model Rail Scotland . Some great tenements in either low relief or full scale available from popupdesigns.co.uk . Seriously tempted except I need to figure out how to incorporate it into my layout . Some great laserprinted models there though including a Caley signal box that I might well, buy tomorrow . It’s not often you see Glasgow tenements though and these certainly looked the part .

To be honest I’ve forgotten what I’ve ordered . Looking forward to it arriving though . I think I did a miixture of 2bs and 2cs based on my review of them at Model Rail Scotland 2023 . I know the 2bs were Hattons ( because at that stage sold out at Accurascale) and Accurascale have taken the allocation . Just looking forward to them

From Model Rail Scotland . The HST looks and sounds superb . Also Duchess and Staniers . I believe the HST is in the country am]nc imminent

I’m thoroughly enjoying it . I can’t see any sign of decline in model railways . Yes Fridays were full of men of certain ages,but then we are retired and can go on a weekday . But went Saturday and it’s full of families and younger guys , so I think predictions of the death of the hobby are wide of the mark . Today I had a new appreciation for Almond Bridge , ok I’ve seen it a few times before , but they succeeded in keeping something on the move most of the time and some really good stock . Reevy Road also superb with lots of trains passing . Class 56s (assuming these were the new Cavalex ones ) 20, 25,31,37,40,47,55 , 56 and HSTs , really non stop action . Well done guys . Prompted me to make another visit tomorrow ….. why not it’s only once a year ! Really enthused by Model Rail Scotland . Well done again AMRSS

yes toilets were well hidden except by the massive sign above , but then not everyone looks up . What you can do is go outside the hall and sit down and take refreshment , as long as you are stamped you can get back in again just back from second day, nice talking to Phil on the BRM stand . The show is growing on me , may even go back for a third helping . Now I’m retired I’ll just shove Sunday activities into Monday .

Inspired I think . These liveries certainly creating talking points and goodwill to GB Railfreight

Went today , I reckon for about 4 hours and going back tomorrow . While I took an overview of the layouts there is much more to explore. . Always thoroughly enjoyable . We all missed 2021 because of Covid but then I got Covid and missed 2022! , Apart from that I’ve been there every year continuously since 1973 , and I think either 69 or 70before that . For me it’s one of the highlights of the year . I still miss the great days of the MacLellan galleries but it’s been in the shed since 89/90? Have to say that the SEC seem to have invested in black curtains since last time which to me made the hall a bit oppressive . Either that or it’s the Scottish Undertaking Show next week ! The headliner layout Eastfield was stupendous . Eastfield TMD in O Gauge 40 feet by 70 feet I think . Really impressive . However, they did have some tech difficulties which meant when I passed about 11. 15 there was nothing running . When I passed later the outer circuit seemed to be going but no movement in the TMD itself , which was a bit of a shame . There is an extension to Glasgow Queen St which when complete will be even more impressive . Hopefully it will be running more tomorrow . Might be one of the downsides in allocating so much floor space to a single layout - if it has a problem . operating did seem to be an issue in lots of layouts with not much movement . Again hopefully better tomorrow maybe after settling in and some tweaks made . Wellpark was the star of the show but I am admittedly biased as I like railways around Glasgow and class 303s . Looking forward to looking more at Edinburgh and Lothians “Yetts O Muckhart “ tomorrow . I remember their Glendevon layout and this looks superb . Ddualt looked good and was running well and Fountainhill TMD was also entertaining with locos moving in and out of shed , even though TMDs not really my thing , it held me . Donaghadee. A revelation . I recognise the sea front and a pub I’ve actually stayed in about 10 years ago little realising there had been a railway behind it , and I’m usually pretty good at recognising railway artefacts ! That’s probably one of the memorable layouts for me this year . No bargains that I could see . Looking forward to more tomorrow .

Interesting . If it increases availability and gets Hornby brands into the High St , got to be good .

Yes very touching . Truly you can say they did it well right to the end . Not many businesses can say that . Well done and best wishes to all

I’m sure Model Rail Scotland at the Exhibition Centre in Glasgow will be accentuating the positive today . Revolution have already made my day by announcing a 320 . There is a lot to look forward to

Crimson and cream on the 320 please . Then you’d have the matching set

If only ……..

Deeply jealous you actually drive these trains !

Superb news . I had been hoping for 313/314 but the Revolution guys told me someone else had been measuring it up . You can understand why they don’t want to go head to head, although whoever it is is taking a damn long time to announce and I suspect may have gone off idea . Anyhoo, you can see then that a 320/321 is the next best thing and I’ll almost certainly be signing up for at least one and possibly more depending on the liveries . Well done to the Revolution team !

I think scenery and some attempt at realistic operation . Mine is unashamedly a train set . I just enjoy watching the trains go round and round .

Oh dear , I see the RN has just suffered another embarrassing misfire of a Trident missile . Even worse Grant Schapps was aboard for it . I know they are probably not related , with the problems over QEs propellers , but it does make you wonder about our state of preparedness .

Every two weeks I travelled from Glasgow via Bristol to Swansea . Then Covid hit and we all went to video conferencing . When the restrictions were lifted it was realised that I and a good may others really didn’t need to travel, so for the last few years I worked entirely from home . It’s not all it’s cracked up to be , you can feel quite isolated and occasionally days passed where you never saw another soul ! Thank goodness for RMWeb ! However the only real losers were easyJet,Europcar and Ibis ! Now happily retired it was actually a good transition