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Yes - I am using them under MDC boxcabs and Bertiedog (on here) has posted some pictures - needless to say I can't find them!) The chassis picks up on one bogie, and the motor is cental, driving one (traction tyred) axle on the other bogie and picking up on the other axle of that bogie also. My chassis are weighted to slightly over 200 grams, and run fine with a variable pulse width DC controller

You can build this one yourself, or buy it ready-made through ebay ( I chose the second route) - and I highly recommend it - an excellent device for DC control which will be used on the Harlem layout http://www3.sympatic...pleton3/851.HTM

You wouldn't think we are almost at the end of April - It is snowng here, and has been on and off most of the day.

One of the papers is saying that the election should be suspended, and the Government should bring all the poor people home - it is a national emergency - I wonder if any of their journos bothered to ask themselves HOW? The people I feel sorry for are the poor guys and gals serving their country in Afghanistan and Iraq who are due to be rotated home at the end of their tour of duty, and are stuck in those Godforsaken places!

Good one! I didn't like my first painting of the letters, and am now having furter thoughts of how to do them - odd, because when I did Fiddlestick Yard it all worked straight away!

DD it looks like that pot- topper, artificial moss that was done by Michaels (cheapy shops) in USA - maybe a US member could get you some if they still do it?

Some amazingly simple home remedies 1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP. 2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK. 3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER. 4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON. 5. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH. 6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE. 7. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. DAILY THOUGHT: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

I suspect they use Tescos Internet service - a lot of their blue vans seem to run around this area

I have one of those on my Shoebox layout - she is called "River Lady" How about "Harbor Queen"? "Lady Spokane"? "River Queen"? Or just assign her a number "Spokane #7"

That figures!

John - every now and again Lidl do rolls of Aluminium sticky tape called Powerfix. I wonder if a narrow strip attached each side of the slot might work for simulated inset rails

I have the eye thingy done yearly - a diabetic retinopathy test where they photograph the inside of the eyeballs after putting atropine drops in there - to check whether the NHS needs to issue a prescription for a white stick and a dog. I have learned that the answer is a pair of dark, wrap-around sunglasses, and a baseball cap

Oh yes - been there done that - who the hell designs these things, and do they ever actually try them out? They either are awkward to fill or dribble when you pour them out - Our current one is a Phillips and is average, but certainly not the best we have had The trouble with a three year warranty is that you feel you are stuck with the thing if it is cr@p - and of course there is no means of "Try before you buy"!

DDolfelin - This might interest you Click on the first link first or it won't make a lot of sense http://www.behance.n...e-Worlds/366923 http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Modeling-My-Worlds/407705

Men's Age as Determined by a Trip to Home Depot You are in the middle of some kind of project around the house- mowing the lawn, putting in a new fence, painting the living room, or whatever. You are hot and sweaty, covered in dirt or paint. You have your old work clothes on. You know the outfit - shorts with the hole in the crotch, old T-shirt with a stain from who knows what, and an old pair of tennis shoes. Right in the middle of this great home improvement project you realize you need to run to Home Depot to get something to help complete the job. Depending on your age you might do the following: In your 20's: Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss, and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favourite cologne because you never know, you just might meet some hot chick while standing in the checkout lane. And you went to school with the pretty girl running the register. In your 30's: Stop what you are doing, put on clean shorts and shirt.. Change shoes. You married the hot chick so no need for much else. Wash your hands and comb your hair. Check yourself in the mirror.. Still got it. Add a shot of your favourite cologne to cover the smell. The cute girl running the register is the kid sister to someone you went to school with. In your 40's: Stop what you are doing. Put on a sweatshirt that is long enough to cover the hole in the crotch of your shorts. Put on different shoes and a hat. Wash your hands. Your bottle of Brute Cologne is almost empty so you don't want to waste any of it on a trip to Home Depot. Check yourself in the mirror and do more sucking in than flexing. The spicy young thing running the register is your daughter's age and you feel weird thinking she is spicy. In your 50's: Stop what you are doing. Put a hat on; wipe the dirt off your hands onto your shirt. Change shoes because you don't want to get dog doo-doo in your new sports car. Check yourself in the mirror and you swear not to wear that shirt anymore because it makes you look fat. The Cutie running the register smiles when she sees you coming and you think you still have it. Then you remember the hat you have on is from Buddy's Bait & Beer Bar and it says, 'I Got Worms .' In your 60's: Stop what you are doing. No need for a hat anymore. Hose the dog doo-doo off your shoes. The mirror was shattered when you were in your 50's. You hope you have underwear on so nothing hangs out the hole in your pants. The girl running the register may be cute, but you don't have your glasses on so you are not sure. In your 70's: Stop what you are doing. Wait to go to Home Depot until the drug store has your prescriptions ready, too. Don't even notice the dog doo-doo on your shoes. The young thing at the register smiles at you because you remind her of her grandfather. In your 80's: Stop what you are doing. Start again. Then stop again. Now you remember you needed to go to Home Depot. Go to Wal-Mart instead and wander around trying to think what it is you are looking for. Fart out loud and you think someone called out your name. You went to school with the old lady who greeted you at the front door. In your 90's & beyond: What's a home deep hoe? Something for my garden? Where am I? Who am I? Why am I reading this? Did I send it? Did you? Who farted?

It really depends on how much room you have available - but to prove you CAN do it in a small space http://modelrailroad...n-scale-layout/ [This is HO scale by the way] but if you continue down the page, you will find the Richmond Pacific which is small space N scale - HO would be about 70" x 39"

You are braver than me - 45 degree mitre, Lumberjack glue and 45 minutes in a right-angled clamp is my limit - they don't come apart again, the wood breaks first

Not to teach Granny, etc, etc - but I presume you have seen this? . Since I lived in that area in my yoof (many, many years ago!!!) I was fascinated!

Noting the question asked in the thread title Summer's almost here We can now see the deer moving around. Yep, won't be long.

Every time somebody mentions "Bishop" I'm reminded of Marty Feldman, and his "flocking stick". He was a sad loss

In the fun world of the administration of New Zealand Justice, not all the laughs are in the court-room. Indeed, giggles and guffaws can erupt at almost any time or place. For example: On a bitterly cold winter's day earlier this year, on the Desert Rd a NZ Police Constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed in protective gear from head to toe, including helmet, stalled by the roadside. " What's the matter?" asked the constable. "Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply. Pee on it. That'll thaw it out." Can't." OK, watch me and I will show you." The constable lubricated the carburetor, as promised. The bike started and the rider drove off, waving. A few days later, the Waiouru office received a note of thanks from the father of the motorbike rider. It began: "On behalf of my daughter, who was recently stranded........................"

Re your cobbles - Would this help? http://www.kancali.com/rrhomepage.html

I find that the A1 north of Newcastle turns into a poor imitation of an English B road - for a Main Route it is absolutely appaling. I always use Coldstream simply because, if you get stuck behind a lorry (or even worse a typical Sunday-afternoon-motorist) on the Jedburgh road, that is EXACTLY where you will stay - BEHIND IT! Passing opportunities are VERY limited, because of the bends. BUT also remember that it is CAMERA COUNTRY.

CraigZs post reminded me of this - "Double-Hustler" - built from a pair of Athearn Hustler bodies on a SW1200 bluebox chassis

"Not quite as the History Books Depict", or "If political correctnes had come about somewhat earlier" Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to Flags. What's the meaning of this?" Hardy: "Sorry sir?" Nelson (reading aloud): "' England expects every person to do his or her duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability.' - What gobbledegook is this?" Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the censors, lest it be considered racist." Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco." Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have now been designated smoke-free working environments." Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle." Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking." Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it . full speed ahead." Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water." Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest please." Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir." Nelson: "What?" Hardy: "Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness, and they said that rope ladders don't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected." Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy." Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle Admiral." Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd." Hardy: "Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier-free environment for the differently abled." Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card." Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency." Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons." Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without hard hats.. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?" Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy." Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral." Nelson: "What? This is mutiny!" Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal-aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks." Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?" Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not." Nelson: "We're not?" Hardy: "No, sir. The French and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation." Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil." Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear yousaying that sir. You'll be up on disciplinary report." Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy, who speaks ill of your King." Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules. It could save your life" Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, s####y and the lash?" Hardy: As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment." Nelson: "What about s####y?" Hardy: "I believe that is now legal, sir." Nelson: "In that case............................... kiss me, Hardy."