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And they have taken some time and effort to try and identify the original models etc., and write it up, an honest Joe!!

Still not the full version as the VIN isn't showing. The version we used in the AutoShop I worked at also had the facility that if what the customer told you wasn't the same as what was on the screen, there was a facility to notify DVLA immediatly. The eurocarparts site is good though and it allows you select any of the parts sections, select a part type, and it shows you the correct part number (say for brake discs) for your car - The car I looked up had aftermarket makes as well.

The first part - that is correct, Second part they have not taken to re-issuing defunct numbers, yet. That I think that would be a minefield and anyway they would have to dribble the numbers out to maintain the DVLAgency's profitability, which at the end of the day is all the Agency is interested in. On another Forum I am fairly well known for taking the DVLA to task over their non-accoutability on 'Cherished' Reg Nos., in relation to cloned vehicles MoT's to enable transfer etc., (don't get me started on that one)... but it does involve various Police Forces, Courts, MP's, The Home Office, VOSA and the DVLA. Registrar A7CA.... = 'Penlan' in a parallel universe.

This looks as if it may be similar to the Auto Trades Data Base, or at least the Platinum version, only the auto-parts counter hand can do it for Free (depending on their conditions of employment). But the main thing is it brings up the make for free, which means you can then go to the DVLA's web site and do a Vehicle Enquiry with the Reg No and Make (both fields required) to see if it's on the road legal and/or Sorned. This is one of those area's on the DVLA that is down a few 'side streets' but you should find it here :- https://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/app/enquiry?execution=e1s1 if of course you need this type of information - I use it as part of a check with pre-war classics in a parallel universe.

In the Historic Car hobby, there is general moaning about the loss of Reg. Nos., in general from old cars, be they good examples as in previous posts or some desire to have an 'old' Reg. No. on vehicles. Remembering all the time that ultimately the numbers belong to the DVLA. The impression given is that it is a recent/modern trend, but the earliest example I know of is the Cornish AF 85, issued in 1903 and transferred in 1905 to another vehicle. I'm also aware that CV 9999 was transfered in about 1941 to another vehicle and the number is still in use around west Cornwall. I have CV 9998 on it's original vehicle still...

If you mean the digits are incorrectly spaced, I don't think at that point they can confiscate it, but you can certainly be charged with not having the digits at the correct spacing. In our village we had RO51E MM (Rosie Mxxx) - the owner was prosecuted and now they have RO51 EMM on the plates. The Supplier of the plate with an incorrect arrangement of the digits can also be prosecuted, that's why their mark is normally somewhere on the plate. Don't forget, if the cars in an accident, that nice plate goes to the insurance company (normally). Of course Rosie is narked because we also have 5 URF in the village - oops sorry 5URF, and they regularly park about 5 doors away from Rosie. I use to have CG 7241, but during the car's 'Lost' phase, the plate was sold on. I saw a reference to it on a Forum once saying it would match some wording (not defined) and I still haven't worked it out.... I recovered the car some 8 years ago with an age related plate.

There is always another side.... Following on from the PAT testing Topic and other recent Exhibition requirements to list the wattage required for the layout etc., I borrowed a KewTech KT 200 Clamp Meter for some readings, then it had to be returned..... Looked on Ebay and they were circa £50 - £70, most reasonable ones were in that area. Then I spotted one which looked to be alright, but Cheap at £7.99 post free. You get what you pay for, I know, but as it was just for back-up, I went for it. It's arrived and very nice too - see http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 ..... Only notice the price has been reviewed to £70.99. So no wonder mine looks the bee's knees..... I admit I had a fright when I went to do the feedback and saw £70.99 on the listing, then I quickly checked my PayPal account etc., yup, just £7.99 paid out. Oh joy. No wonder 19 have been sold already I thought I might get the add-on Insulation Tester (261), but that's expensive.

In the early 1950's my Gran use to put on the Sunday table a joint which apparently was lamb at one end pork the other (or perhaps beef) - well what she actually said was "pork or Lamb?" and would slice off the said choice from one or other end of the joint. This of course maybe why I'm not renowned for knowing my meats, but the positive side is at least as children we were asked what we would like.

TIC - At the moment 8 bids from six people, so some people are taking it seriously....

Perhaps the price reflects the reason I'm a modeller rather than 'A Collector' - Not a lot of cash available. I would have bought the model and ditched the box, changed the wheels, added proper couplings and ran it on the layout. Ooops, sorry, recycled the box...

.... and 'in the wrong place at the wrong time'. when it could be the wrong place at the right time or the right place at the wrong time, too.... Doesn't in the wrong place at the wrong time intimate they are in the right place. The misuse of bought and brought, I admit I rhyme 'brought with bring' and 'bought with buy', but then my English teacher in the 50's had some good ways of getting things into our brain!!!

...Like asking them to fit a new rotor arm in the dizzy...... (I have a few Austin 7's).

But, they do know it all, it's just that they don't think, I think that's all we need to know!!!!

Just to counter most of the above........ Bought a couple of LED torches to make uncouplers, as seen on another layout. Paid on 23/8, delivery from Hong Kong, quoted as 9th - 24th Sept, arrived today 30th Aug. Agreed postmark is for Colnbrook/Slough - but still excellent service. And as an aside - cheaper and better than some I bought at a recent show which turned out to have filament bulbs and were not very bright anyway (or perhaps that's me!!!). The down side is my co-operators have now asked me to get some more (10, in time for the Cardiff show in October......). The seller is sellerbible for UXCELL.COM

"....sequences shortened..." on keypad/touchscreen demos.

TIC - Whereas the lorry appears to be on the other side of the double yellow lines......

Well thought through and the stock required interesting, that eureka moment (no fiddle boards 'have' to be attached all the time) is simple in hindsight, it's the journey there that can be so frustrating. I shall follow your progress with interest, and hopefully see the layout fully functioning, eventually.

Yes, there's two on the road at present, and another one at the back of the garage. Each does about 2k miles a year - this one's just back from La Rochelle. The other one is the daily run-about when the modern's trapped on the drive etc., I have 5 engines all ready to go and/or in the cars

Horsetan said 'Still wish I had my 1973 Ro80' I still have my first car, bought in 1960... This was a side street in Winchester and I still got done for obstruction!!!! - how much room did they need to pass me? PS - No that wasn't my oil on the road. and it was only 26 years old then (1934 - 1960) - I've had it 51 years now ......

It looks like an American interpretation of a classic Merc., from the 30's.

Nissan S-Cargo, 'The Snail', we have one at our local Auto-parts dealer in Penzance - Roadrunner, been around for years.

I thought the floppy leg stuff was a none contact activity, hands off (like Gaelic/Ozzy Football ), or "look no hands" .... So Vol 2 must be very thin! Edit :- Unfortunately once things like this have a wider audience, plus we've joined the EU, look what happens http://www.britainsg...reek-Irish-Danc

Nice one, and my grand-daughters liked it too - so bonus lepricorn points for Grand-dad.....

As a large 'Public Body' is it possible it would cost them more to lift the track than the actual value of the track. By a Public Body, I mean a accountable, full H&S, full working practices, admin etc., Company. I agree with DavidH too about policing the area, further cost's.

I worked on The Hants & Dorset in the early 60's for a time - more money than an office job - perhaps you were finishing a game of snooker on your break? Mind you our station Inspector was sharp about buses going out on time, the Tannoy could be very loud in the canteen/snooker area if you were a few seconds late.