Steven B

In 1985 the Fort William portion of the Euston to Inverness & Fort William sleeper was: Mk2d BSO Mk2s TSO Mk3 SLEP Mk3 SLE However, Non-aircon Mk2s & Mk1s were also used: https://www.flickr.com/photos/36034969@N08/7597262048 http://www.gensheet.co.uk/photo2L/37111+Ethel2_Corrour.jpg The formation listed above could be added to - https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/27800/mugridge-peter.pdf show the train with Mk1 BSK SK BSK three extra coaches added (a Mk2 BSO, Mk1 TSO and a MK1 BSOT from back to front - corrected following Bomag's post) 1997s had Mk3 SLE + Mk3 SLEP + Mk2d FO + Mk2d FO + Mk1 BG http://www.hondawanderer.com/37401_County_March_Summit_1997.htm Steven B.

For something like a loco in BR large logo livery having different numbers on both sides might work. For something like a multiple unit I can't see the point - most of us don't worry about duplicated numbers on coaches so why worry on a MU? Steven B.

I must be missing something. Surely converting a garage into a railway room will create the same mess in winter as it would in summer?

There are problems with the headcode panel too; On the refurbished examples the marker lights are lower than they should be - as seen on the image above (although not helped by the cant-rail stripe running over the panel rather than under it). On the non-refurbished machines the heacode letters look significantly smaller than they should be. Steven B.

Using a stand-alone programer such as a Sprog with JMRI will run in to similar problems. Because the decoders does not have a motor load it will not be able to generate the acknowlegement pulses that the programer is expecting. In many cases the CVs will still have been programed though. Have you got a spare motor that you can wire in whilst you're programming and testing? For the LED brightness, there are two or three potential problems. How is the common return feed for the LEDs being handled? Are you using the blue wire or does the model rely on a connection to one of the black or red track feeds? The latter is common in N Gauge models and may apply to the MPV; Using one of the track connections roughly halves the Voltage being applied to the LED meaning that resistors need to be smaller in value by a similar factor. It may also be that you have too much resistance in series with the LED; Try reducing it. Finally, are you switching several LEDs at the same time from different function outputs but via the same resistor? If so, then this can cause some LEDs to work normally whilst others are barely lit. Each LED really needs its own resistor. Steven B.

Grahame, I didn't mean a whole Journal - just a single article on a double page spread might be enough to change some minds... Steven B.

20% of voters anoyed, but at least a few of the 80% now have a choice of which Capriotti 5MT they can vote for.... Like other N gauge modellers I'm sorry to see the N Gauge poll being dropped. I've not seen any requests for helpers on the N Gauge Forum, or via the N Gauge Society though; I'm sure there are plenty of N Gauge modellers on here who could also have helped. What qualitfications are needed? Steven B.

Do a Google search for Tonbridge West yard; Both the model and the real yard should give you plenty of ideas. Steven B

Hi Grahame, I don't think the membership are too worried about the content, design etc (appart from "there's too much steam/diesel/British" etc). A change from A5 to A4 possibly warrents further discussion - although I wonder how the switch from A4 to A5 was managed years ago; Do you have time to layout out a couple of pages in A4 and A5 so that members can see what the benefits to readers will be? I suspect most aren't worried about how long it takes to put together, but are more concerned about larger picures vs finding a taller shelf to keep them on. Steven B.

Are you British or American? https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/bauxite

How about a single brake van: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_41_(HST) Or perhaps you've bought a few too many HST power cars: https://www.flickr.com/photos/86020500@N06/26284085304 Steven B

One thing that suprised me was the inter-wagon coupler was a screw link. I'd always assumed it was a fixed bar like on the FFA/FGA freightliners. You learn something new every day.... Has anyone found a hook and bar type coupling that fits NEM pockets - a bit like Dapol fit to their class 156 DMU? I'd like to be able to split mine between running sessions but want something a little less visible than standard Rapidos or the Dapol dummy knuckles. Steven B.

You don't say what era your modelling. By the mid 1980s on the primary Intercity rakes (usually to/from Euston) were all air-con Mk2 based with Mk1 catering and Mk1 BG. The BG was later replaced by the Mk3 DVT. Similarly the Mk1 buffets were replaced with Mk3 versions. Secondary Intercity services (e.g. Birmingham-Manchester) were more likely to have a Mk2 brake vehicle. Again, catering would often be a Mk1 or occasionally a Mk2 micro-buffet (one seating bay replaced with a small counter and space for a trolley). Provincial/Regional Railways/NSE made more use of the non-aircon Mk2s. Usually these would run with Mk2 brake and no catering. Mixed rakes of aircon and non-aircon fitted Mk2s were much less common than all aircon or all non-aircon. Where mixed rakes did run the first class accomodation was likely to be aircon with those travelling in 2nd class having to open the windows! Steven B

I don't see any harm in politely asking for discount - particularly if you're spending over £100. On a number of occasions I've asked if a shop/stall owner can match Hattons/Rails' prices. In some cases they can, others they can't but do knock a couple of quid off - often matching the Hattons price once P&P is added. The result? They make a sale, I walk out a happy customer. Anyone asking for a discount on rail joiners deserve all they get in reply... Steven B.

The location of the real shop, Lister Avenue in Doncaster, is only five minutes from Doncaster Race course; I stopped off on my way home from Doncaster show in 2015: I wonder if they'll do Uncle Wainleft's shop next... Steven B.

According to the photos here: http://www.taillampphotography.com/D1001_D1010.htm in 1962 1A70 was the 10.00 Aberystwyth-Paddington (Cambrian Coast Express)

Enough but the proportions for each class are wrong. I need to swap a few class 60s for class 31s..... Steven B.

All the filters down the left hand side are sorted by number of items. In many cases (most?) it would be better to sort by name/alphabetical). For example, the Brand section lists: Hornby Bachman Branchlines Dapol Oxford Diecast Corgi EFE Pecp Graham Farish Woodland Scenics Putting them in alphabetical order would make it easier to find what you want rather than a list that could varry day to day. Steven B.

From http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/photo/scaled/260/ Steven B.

Has anyone modelled the hideous Pilkington green/red/blue Mk1 set that ran in the early 1990s? Like to a Flickr page if you don't know how bad it was. Regardless of asthetics, I travelled on it a couple of times and would like to model it in N; As I can't see Farish ever doing it RTR I'm going to do a repaint. I believe 12 coaches were repainted: SK 99710 ex 25767 99712 ex 25893 99713 ex 26013 99716 ex 25808 99717 ex 25837 99718 ex 25862 99721 ex 25806 99722 ex 25756 CK 99714 ex 16187 99719 ex 16191 BSK 99720 ex 35461 99723 ex 35459 Having found several videos of the train on YouTube eight SK, together with one CK and one BSK appears to be a common formation and is what I'll model. Transfers for the logos are available from Fox but I'm a bit stuck with the basic livery colours. I've use Ford Modina Green in the past for BP green and it looks to be a close match for the main body colour but what about the red and blue portions? Do you know of a good colour match for any of the three main colours? Enamel paint by preference but also happy to work with decent acrylics. Steven B.

I'd say showing females as equals to males (rather than just something to be dragged around), and foreigners as being no different to the natives as being a good reason for improvements. Wouldn't you? Thomas the Tank engine isn't a historical representation of the railways and so should move with the times. Personally, having seen a couple of the latest series I'm more disappointed that the engines have been given more "character" by allowing them more movement within their frames. Steven B.

This morning's story should be watched by some on here. Gordon was upset that Edward and Henry were moving out of the shed to make room for two of the new arrivals; He had to learn that change isn't always a bad thing and something good may come out of it. My tame three year old is very impressed with the new series as there's now an engine in her favourite colour although we're having to relearn the closing title song. But change is a good thing, isn't it? Steven B.

This thread suggests that BR(S) only applied roundels to the coaches used on the Royal Wessex. The RFO was a restaurant car with no kitchen facilities. These would have been provided by a kitchen car running next to it (the kitchen car often sandwiched between the RFO and a second class restaurant car). The RMB didn't have a kitchen - just a buffet counter to sell drinks and snacks. Putting it between first and second class is a reasonable place (unless you have a specific train in mind?) If you want to keep the RFO then find a RU to go with it (although I don't think Farish ever did these in green, only marron). These did have a kitchen. Steven B.

They did - Underground Ernie and Chuggington Steven B.

They did - Underground Ernie and Chuggington Steven B.