benachie

The instructions give us part numbers but not names of parts. For example, I would like to know which part is the works plate so that its red arrow on the diagram would tell me where it goes! But, of course, the model is fantastic.

How these stories get endlessly repeated!

The C & O in the South West of Scotland?? He needs a geography lesson.

Mention has been made of changing the identity by renumbering. But alteration of the position of the ejector pipe (where fitted) might also be required. Has anyone explored how easy this might be? Alan

Just half a mile outside Aberdeen City boundary but Arwen was so unkind to trees that we have hade no power for 8 full days i.e. no heat, light, ability to charge phones etc. We were not alone of course and some nice men came up from Wales to repair the lines. A few thousand homes in NE Scotland are still without power - some without water - but it seems to be even worse in Northumberland. Alan

50/50 chance? He's very optimistic! Alan

The name was originally 3 Gaelic words - the pool of the Son of God - so, logically each syllable has equal prominence. In practice, the "ma" has slightly less emphasis. Alan

This is a Falcon Brass Wee Ben. Not too difficult as I recall.

There was a Stephen Poole kit but the dimensions were not quite right. Maybe a Roche drawing was used. Alan

In real life, curved viaducts are actually constructed as a sequence of straight segments which makes life easier as the arches don't taper. Alan

It's well known that California is near Falkirk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California,_Falkirk Alan

Mine runs very well with a Laisdcc 8 pin. Alan

Mike, what's the current position on the Gresley V4? Alan

Well, it's the software that's changed so I'm just expressing a wish. Alan P.S. Got it sorted now - thanks, Andy.

Yes, I realise the browser was doing it - because it could. I am not clear that that it can do the same so cleanly now. I'll keep exploring. Alan

Yes, I know, but I said "simple". I used to be able to click "chrome", type "R" (for RMweb/new content) and I was there. This is so laborious. Alan

Can we have a simple "View new content"? Alan

Might it be argued that the LNER had a much greater diversity of locomotive classes than the other 3? Alan

Doric, i.e. the Scots dialect of the North East (of Scotland) is just a form of Scots that has been better preserved than any other in Scotland (although our friends in Orkney and Shetland might contest that ). Because of Norse influence, we have things like " 'I quinie couldna get ungrotten" ="The girl couldn't stop crying" and some similarities with the North East of England plus some influences of Gaelic - notably "F" in place of initial "Wh" e.g. "Faar ye gaa'n" = "Where are you going". I think I should stop there! Alan

Strictly speaking, both are dialects of Anglish with Scots being much closer to the original. Alan

I just wish they would do the early Inverness version - no headlights. Alan

For those who have expressed concern about Debs, she is not great with typing just now, but she has asked me to reassure you that the awl is still very sharp and any misdemeanours are being noted for future action. Alan

Thanks to John and Debs for their kind words but I really don't think I'm any different from others who message Debs. Maybe I have more time, maybe I like the sound of my own keyboard. In any event, it would always be good to have more contributors in the "team". You can write about anything - your local environment, what's happening today, your life story, your other hobbies, any links you find interesting, photographs of anything and everything. I have even written about railway modelling - only rarely, of course. Just PM John (Coombe Barton) with your message with something like "for Debs" as the subject. Our very special thanks to John for being such a devoted and helpful "go-between". Alan