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  1. gridwatcher

    A large gas holder near Croydon approaches completion in Scotland....

  2. gridwatcher

    Legoman 26/27 extra big speakers fitted and boy, are they good....?!

    1. kevpeo

      kevpeo

      Yep. I had to turn all mine down after fitting them!

  3. gridwatcher

    I have dived into the murky world of 750v 3rd rail....can I be saved?

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    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Electricity - water - this all sounds like it adds a new "buzz" to railway modelling.

    3. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Shocking

    4. johnb

      johnb

      Certainly not possible, just smile and accept the inevitsble

  4. gridwatcher

    Back at home after Perth show absolutely cream crackered!!

    1. steve22

      steve22

      Dare say you enjoyed it though?

  5. gridwatcher

    Different coloured boots = fannies

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    2. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      I own several pairs fo boots, they are slightly differing shades of brown and black. Wgat are you trying to say? lol

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Bum bag in UK = Fanny Pack in Canada...

    4. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      I prefer the uk meaning.....

  6. gridwatcher

    Burton On Trent ......HERE WE COME!!!

  7. gridwatcher

    What a weekend. Blazing sunshine for 4 days and all domestic chores done. Haven't even looked in my railway room once!

  8. gridwatcher

    ....is weathering trees.....I may have finally lost it?!

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Did you have it before? ;-)

    2. SHMD

      SHMD

      Are you modelling China's Railways? Because they are all heavily "weathered" here!

  9. gridwatcher

    Sound fitted Baby Deltic on test today.....and it is loud! Thanks Bryan

  10. gridwatcher

    Asbestos found in club rooms...... oh dear.

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    2. gridwatcher

      gridwatcher

      Not as bad as seemed. They have sealed one room and removal is scheduled. Would probably have been fine left alone but we don't own building!

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Not your bill then...handy.

    4. Bon Accord

      Bon Accord

      It'll be areet. Just remember not to take too many deep breaths when inside...

  11. gridwatcher

    Cannae wait for Glesga Show!!

  12. gridwatcher

    Enjoying making some big Heljan Cargowaggon steel flats look like steel carrying wagons and not plastic toys!

    1. rs4

      rs4

      Nice wagon, even better dirty.

    2. muddys-blues

      muddys-blues

      Any pics when done ?

  13. gridwatcher

    We made the front cover of Model Rail........'which is nice'

    1. Grafarman

      Grafarman

      Very...!

  14. gridwatcher

    Black Country Blues looking FAB in the magazine!

  15. gridwatcher

    A whole day rebuilding and resoldering a NEW Hornby 60..... not impressed!

    1. Lowlander

      Lowlander

      Seems to be a common complaint just now. Speaks volumes. Best of luck Simon.

    2. gridwatcher

      gridwatcher

      Build quality on the floor. Solder joints all 'dry' drive shafts wonky and bent. Peters Spares must be older stock thank god!!

    3. Lowlander

      Lowlander

      That's worrying. Their best modern image model to. It is worrying times for rtr modellers.

  16. gridwatcher

    Loving his Polybulks......and now to weather them!

    1. Lowlander

      Lowlander

      Happy new year Simon. Best of luck with the polybulks!!

  17. gridwatcher

    87 on the ballast this morning....have I woken in a parallel universe?

    1. scots region

      scots region

      Yup, The USSRs still around and BR is a much loved institution. :) :(

    2. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      If you are in a parallel universe, hell yes I am going there!!

  18. gridwatcher

    Love a bit of Duha on my wagons.......

  19. gridwatcher

    Off to Bonnybridge we go........ hey ho!!

  20. gridwatcher

    Unexpectedly we appeared in ModelRail today.....

    1. Grafarman

      Grafarman

      And very nice too...

  21. gridwatcher

    Chicken found alive......fox survives....for now!

  22. gridwatcher

    BEER O'CLOCK!!!

    1. Trainshed Terry

      Trainshed Terry

      HIC!!

  23. gridwatcher

    to the beach with Spaniels.....!

  24. gridwatcher

    34C in LOndon and a pishing wet monsoon in Scotland, normal service has been resumed!

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      And a low, murky mist hangs over the dark and brooding bulk of the Moor...

    2. steve22

      steve22

      Perhaps you'll feel better in the morning, Mr. Bulk.

  25. gridwatcher

    Is looking forward to some ale and a bit of 37175 thrash on Friday evening!

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