steam-driven boy

Hi, I love the sight and sound of rail grinding in the hours of darkness Of course safety is always an issue and those hard hats can come in handy if, for example, the barriers are repeatedly activated and you find yourself under one as you wait to board the track machine... Regards, Gerry.

Hi, If I filled in the website pdf order form correctly I should now have one on order. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Oh my! Me and my teddy bear... I had thought we'd maybe see this from another but delighted I can now add a Minerva to the roster. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Some may not have seen the 'Monster Moves' programme relating to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x33QRwrSUJs Regards, Gerry.

Full listing for broadcasts already posted on Media section. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/106535-talking-pictures-sky-channel-343/&do=findComment&comment=3531789 Regards, Gerry.

SKY 328 FREEVIEW 81 FREESAT 306 VIRGIN 445 https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/TPTV-PremiereHighlightsApril2019.pdf A Celebration of British Transport Films on Talking Pictures TV To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of British Transport and the 70th Anniversary of the creation of the film unit, Talking Pictures TV will be showcasing some of the wonderful work produced by British Transport Films. For over 35 years BTF produced an unrivalled documentary film legacy, producing acclaimed examples of film-making. Showing this month: Berth 24 (1950) Monday 22nd April 19 13:10 Wild Wings (1964) Tuesday 23rd April 19 15:10; Wednesday 24th April 19 05.20 ; Friday 26th April 19 at 18:00 Centenary Express (1980) Tuesday 23rd April 19 18:00; Wednesday 24th April 19:50 Blue Pullman (1960) Thursday 25th April 19 15:10 John Betjeman Goes by Train - King’s Lynn to Hunstanton (1962) Monday 22nd April 19 15:10; Tuesday 23rd April 19 11:45; Friday 26th April 15:10; Saturday 27th April 09:10; Sunday 28th April at 19.00 Railways Forever (1970) Thursday 25th April 05:50 Some good old friends in there, well worth catching up with again. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Ben A stated on the N Gauge Forum on 02/04/19: I spend far more time than I should looking at the video postings (including US Railroad manifests to try and learn those too!) and, as with Dave's post above, there's plenty tucked away in general freight YouTubes. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Deposits - thankfully, my but it soon adds up - paid. I've been studying YouTube for combinations so was prepared for once... Regards, Gerry.

Hi, I'd certainly have some KBA barrier wagons in N, the layout needs to move some underground stock on an unlikely regular basis. If I recall correctly the grot-liveried not so Silver Bullets were based on samples commissioned from Mercig and look pretty good to my eyes. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Not another electric to justify on a drag around the layout! It's starting to look like I plan for both third rail and overhead... Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Also mentioned very briefly in the March '19 Railway Modeller, subscription copy arrived today: Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Now on the Accurascale website: https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/a-bunch-of-mark-fives-from-accurascale-and-revolution And RevolutioN Trains: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/sleeping-to-scotland-and-across-the-pennines-with-revolution/ Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Thanks to Model Rail spilling the beans, Brutus fans might want to look at: https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/a-bunch-of-mark-fives-from-accurascale-and-revolution And RevolutioN Trains: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/sleeping-to-scotland-and-across-the-pennines-with-revolution/ Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Just opened my subscription Model Rail 258 March edition on page 6, looks like they've jumped the gun just a little... Regards, Gerry.

Hi, As soon as Dave initiated the current system of deposits I have been perfectly comfortable to immediately pay initial deposits for two Kings, given his history in his time with Dapol products and subsequently producing items under his own business in OO I continue to be entirely confident that he does indeed know what he is doing. I have seen nothing of any substansive merit for me to have any doubts about what he is trying to achieve or his ability to bring it to a conclusion on a par with the current standards expected. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Class 14 just has to be done, as with the Class 07 - both very much needed in O rtr. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Timely reminder on the NGS website: http://newweb.ngaugesociety.com/?p=2187 Regards, Gerry.

Hi Andy and welcome, I think it best to be realistic about what you can do with the space available, your skill level, and what you would most like to achieve. Limited space with a desire to see trains running that "pleases the eye" is as good a justification as you'll ever need. The add-on detailing is nice to have, modellers often like to take and post pretty pictures of their detailing skills, but it's not a prerequisite for enjoying the hobby. Although there are fine examples of super detailed models running on super detailed layouts which should always inspire, but sometimes it can make a beginner feel disillusioned, with N you can treat it as an 'impressionist' scale so if there is a limit you perceive in your ability to match those finer examples for now I wouldn't worry so much - it's meant to be enjoyable. I'd suggest that if allow yourself to you gain experience and skills as you progress,you could return later to aspects of your layout to enhance/upgrade what you have already achieved - and you'll have had the fun element from the outset. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Some nice Kingsway Models modern stuff if you've not seen them, might be adaptable? http://www.kingswaymodels.com/page32.htm Depending on developers, the newer commercial units could be stripped in below much earlier upper facades. Regards, Gerry.

Hi, I would be very surprised that anyone would insist on paying that figure when, to give one example, Hattons are currently offering that specification of model at £169.96: https://www.hattons.co.uk/424166/Dapol_2S_034_001_Class_7P6F_Streamlined_Battle_of_Britain_4_6_2_21C164_Fighter_Command_in_SR_mala/StockDetail.aspx That figure is still quite an eye-opener in itself and, as I mentioned in an earlier post, means I'll no longer look at ordering additional examples "almost by default" as has happened in the past. It is probably for many of us in part due to price levels in the recent past few years having given us a period of exceptional value for money that the shock is hitting home, but we were warned about this eventuality quite some time ago. Looking at prices of similar new steam locomotives, both UK prototype/supplier and overseas, I expect we are seeing a norm and we will have to decide at what level each of us individually can continue to buy in the numbers we once perhaps took for granted. It may be a case for some of us cutting back on the indulgences, or looking to the second hand sources before demand pushes those prices higher. I would certainly like at least another name/livery example, but I think that may only happen for me if bigger discounts become available once the initial period of introduction passes. If it doesn't, it doesn't... Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Existing topic here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/131020-so-how-about-a-class-88-Dapol/?p=3153940 Regards, Gerry.

Hi Geoff and Matt, Sorry, Ben beat me to it...

Hi Robin, No problem, Dapol's own: https://www.Dapol.co.uk/shop/collectors-club-shop Regards, Gerry.

Hi, Exeter ordered yesterday, nice friendly Collectors Club acknowledgement from Andrea. Whenever I see or hear the name Exeter I have this minds eye picture of a man with a high forehead and bright white hair, interocitor at the ready... Regards, Gerry.