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So far so good for my upgrade (from 8.1) too, though this is on a fairly recent laptop with few added apps. I'll see how I get on with it before upgrading my win7 machine,with lots of apps, although it says all is compatible. The comments in this thread were helpful in making the decision to upgrade. On the subject of XP, I still keep it on one machine, to run the old bundled software for my laser cutter, but it's no longer connected to the internet, so fairly safe. Thanks Dave

Wind up windows? Luxury... Mine are slide up, (when I can get them to slide down). Dave

Bristol, sometime in 1965. Not very informative as to livery for 82001 Dave

I was half listening to a discusssion about street lighting recently, where it was stated that the latest generation of LED lighting heads have to be at a greater height to maintain proper overlap. One of the features of LED lighting is that it is more directional than other forms so perhaps it was harder to get a wide beam spread for a short lamp post. Apparently lamp posts just a couple of years old have been replaced with ones a little taller when the new heads were fitted. Dave

Streetlights in our neighbourhood have been replaced recently. I guess the local conservation group has intervened in this street to have "heritage" lanterns installed. No doubt they think they have maintained the look if the area, but I think they look ridiculous. I can't say whether the lanterns are new or refurbished, but they do look good, just a shame about the height. Hilly Fields by David Harvey, on Flickr Thanks Dave

I watched, and enjoyed, it the other night, and was glad to see Eric Laithwaite getting credit for his part in developing the technology. His 1966 Christmas lectures were a great influence on me, and reinforced my decision to study engineering, though I went for Mechanical, rather that Electrical. I particularly remember the models used to illustrate the travelling wave. It was influential enough that my school had a 3 phase supply installed for the science club to experiment with. I guess everyone did the risk analysis, but I can't see it happening today! By the time I got to College he had been sidetracked into his gyroscope work, and I saw one of his lectures. One of the demonstrations, that a rotating gyroscope was easier to hold up than a stationary one, was slightly upset by the ability of one of the volunteers, a top rank oarsman, who was able to lift and straightarm the stationary one. When I started teaching, I finally managed to make a working linear induction motor out of standard "Nuffield" components. Thanks Dave

When the RMweb austerity was announced, I asked how good it would be as a basis for 3883, the loco tested on the WR in 1963. The most obvious difference there is the ladder, not present on 3883. With all the other versions announced, is there a better match? Or even any rumours of a model of 3883... Thanks Dave

A couple from the North Norfolk in 2012 Dave

I took a short break from visiting my mother last week to check up on progress at Aristotle Lane. The new bridge and trackbed seem complete, and the site buildings have gone. The vehicle crossing has been replaced by a foot one, and there are notices about bridge replacement. I wouldn't be surprised if the piped culvert in this picture is temporary, and will be removed when the bridge is replaced. More pics at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/unravelled/sets/72157640351020075 Even further off topic, there has been a lot of clearance of the scrubland between the up sidings North of Oxford and the mill stream, giving a better view of the railway across the canal. All my mother has heard is that it relates to space for extra/relocated sidings. A lot of room seems to have been freed up, but I don't know how it will be used. More pics at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/unravelled/sets/72157653852163366 Thanks Dave

I'm not a great communicator, which is why I don't post much anywhere. Usually the conversation has moved on so far that anything I comment on is way in the past. But working in IT at a College made it sensible to experiment with Facebook. I must a dmit that abunch of us had previously even joined Myspace, so FB was a breath of fresh air. One of my more savvy younger colleagues pointed out that there was no need to give away too much information, and as far as I know all his personal info is bogus. I've not so far felt the need too do this... Where Facebook has become useful is in keeping up with ex colleages who have migrated round the world. I have joined very few advertising schemes, (aka liking pages) on FB, and probably give away less info than those who do. It's also been useful for keeping in touch with the children through college and beyond. We did think of getting my mother on FB, but my daughter wasn't happy with her seeing what she got up to! Instead we have a family group on Google +, which is good for sharing old family pics as it talks well to Picasa. It's easier to have different interest circles on G+ too. As for Twitter, that doesn't appeal at all yet, so I don't use it, but I don't spend time knocking it either. One day I might find a use for it. Cheers Dave

I took these photos early in Jan 1966, after 6998 had headed the last steam from Oxford. I can't recollect what replaced it, but the 9F was certainly turned at the shed. Dave

As I lived in Walton Well Rd, it was easy to get into Oxford shed without hassle. I was a regular trespasser there in my teens. But I don't think I'd ever ventured as close to the main lines past the shed as I did for that photo! One Sunday a bunch of us went there and cleaned one side of Burton Agnes Hall (the side away fron the main lines, to avoid being noticed). I can't say I noticed any sudden build up of locos before the end of steam, so they may well have worked there as opportunity arose. They seemed to have a good number in steam on the 31st as the midnight whistling was impressive. After then the rods were cut, and a few at a time the locos were removed. One unusual incident at that time was seeing some publicity/cover shots being taken for some pop group. I never did find out which. A few steam locos turned up (and round) after the end of steam there, not just the York/ Bournmouths and return. Dave

A photo from about Feb 1966. 4 locos, rods removed, are taken south by a Western. Dave

That location tkes me back! Here are a few pictures around the summit, from August 1965. I hope they are some interest. Thanks Dave

Good job these are preliminary ideas, I think you are suggesting main line at 140cm and fiddle yard at 120. Unless you are using mixed datums as well as mixed units. Or is the floor thickness the missing 20cm? hth Dave

I always thought Hornby missed a trick by not tooling up a J70(?), and seling lit with a face as Toby. Perhaps we'll se a Stirling Single in the main range, and sold with a face as Emily. Thinking wishfully Dave

Good to see the progress. It's not clear from the pics, but have you left voids at the corners? If so it might be worth using some expanding foam to seal them. But don't use the aggressive type, it'll shift the frames off the walls! Cheers Dave

I was visiting the family in Oxford over Christmas, so got a chance to visit Aristotle Lane again. Latest pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unravelled/sets/72157640351020075/ As a sample, Aristotle Lane by unravelled, on Flickr This just about shows the new bridge over the ditch, just above the green tank. The ditch now stays outside the tracks for longer, with the new bridge some distance North of the old, to ease the curvature of the replaced down loop. The line of track looks to be where the heaps of spoil are. Other pics show the sheet piling Jim refers to. Thanks Dave

Sheringham station, August 2012. The bus driver paused to let the passengers get a good look. Dave

From a TFL poster advertising contactless card registration: P1170108 by unravelled, on Flickr Dave

To briefly continue the off topic, there's an interesting current thread on ATO/UTO london trains at: http://www.londonreconnections.com/2014/new-tube-london-driverless-train-driver/ Btw, the DLR is often driven by the train captain at some point. It isn't just for emergency use. On topic, I find the pictures of the mould development interesting. Please keep these technical pics coming if possible. I think some readers will be surprised at the complexity. Thanks Dave

As a "View new content " rmwebber, I don't "follow" anyone, but Eastwood Town is always one of the threads I'm hoping to see a new post in. However much detail you plan in, it's often not until something is built that you know whether it works for you. It's valuable to see people with the confidence to take stock and start again, especially when write positively about their decisions. Looking forward to this incarnation of ET, and any to follow... Thanks Dave

A few examples of inset track survival. On the South bank of the Thames, just west of Anchor and Hope Lane. These tracks lead out on to a jetty with wagon turntable. I'd post a Google maps link but can't seem to do so at the moment. RIMG0452 by unravelled, on Flickr More just alongside RIMG0455 by unravelled, on Flickr More thamesside trackwork, this time once part of Mortlake Brewery RIMG2337-002 by unravelled, on Flickr I think this is one of my favourite finds, although not in situ. A few hundred metres of Barlow rail, reused as a kerb /fence rail in the Brentford dock area. Brentford area by unravelled, on Flickr Thanks Dave

Great progress. I hope you checked the units for snails before moving them in, they seem to love anything under a tarpaulin. Dave