Phil Bullock

And the same problem with wheel clearances on the Hornby LNER 21 tonners....theres not a lot of room in there! Phil

When did the revised suspension come in? Phil

They make up in to a nice model don't they! Have heard others stressing about getting everything square but haven't caused any problems here Phil

Aaargh! haven't completed our train of Hornby coke hoppers yet......!!!! Phil

Can see why that would be...the acceleration and gear changes on the Howes sound file are for gentle driving and it would not have much chance to get up to speed on a shorter layout. Is fine for linger run like abbotswood especially when it is taken off the speed curve to get up to speed instantly before entering the scenic section. A cracking model.....

And Waverley very special too! Phil

Ah happy days - I was there Smashing photos again Dave - far better than anything I have Many thanks for sharing Phil

And even Worcester gave up cleaning eventually..... http://www.miac.org.uk/worcestershrubhillrnp.html May 64 was probably a watershed ... once the Castles had been prepped for the Ian Allen special Phil

Daddy is that a weasel train? No son they are stoataly different.....l Phil

Absolutely stunning Peak collection Dave J2102 - afraid that's D137 The Cheshire Regiment not D67 Cheers Phil

Thanks Dave that's all good news Can see at least 3 versions heading through Abbotswood.... Saracen tanks on the Warwell I think Phil

Worth taking the risk for £2.75? Phil

Howes of Oxford are the official Heljan spares stockist and they have what you need https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/category/Heljan%20OO%20class%2026%2027%2033%20spares?start=21&order=NULL Hope that helps Phil

Welcome Phil

Its often quoted as umber .... but it sure as heck isn't Pullman umber ... just sprayed 864's underframe with that and looks nowhere near.... Any suggestions as to a better colour match please? Phil

A bit of work to do with extra headboard and lamp brackets plus handrail removal.... See http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83923-d200-from-Bachmann-d211/page-2 Hope that helps Phil

Looks like our track on Abbotswood after the flood! Phil

Hi Dave those look smashing - many thanks for sharing That screw link coupling looks like a solid moulding - can I ask how a tension lock coupling fares with that in place pelase? Kind regards Phil

So what to check? Boiler tanks...sand boxes....nose doors Those are the issues that immediately come to mind - others may come along with more Kind regards Phil

Great! Phil

Was thinking no 14..... Phil

Should 16 tonners really be travelling this fast? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehscGltcDR0 Phil

So Downendian Neil - any plans to bring some guest power or stock along? Let me know and will programme in to controller in advance.... Phil

Clive and Paul Thank you both! Great to be along with you for the journey... Phil

Thanks to plural Neils - Downendian and t-other Neil too! Will be great to see you both Have done 864 underframes with Precision Pullman Umber over grey primer and thus far am not impressed. Needs going over again possibly with some added black.... looks much too pale. Will post a picture tonight although the light wont be good! And yup its a tough life in Churchdown works.....! Poor old Jimbo has had two bouts of norovirus since Christmas and has been suffering from cabin fever too...hence my encouragement. Tough love. He was game for starting 3 more warships but I suggested it might be a good idea to get those in hand completed first...so if we get these done for Newbury there could be a further batch done for Nottingham in March! Phil