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    Thank you. I think that i will either look to source a Lima power car complete, or a Hornby version that has the advantage of being DCC ready. It will be a simple case of swapping the body that I currently have. All that remains is the challenge of finding one on e-bay for reasonable money....... Regards, Paul
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    Hi there, I was wondering if the Lima motor would clip into the Hornby bogie frame once the plastic top mount is removed. I'm trying to establish if the chassis will allow the Lima motor to clip in to the channels (assuming it has got them) that will allow the bogie to slide left/right at each end. Regards, Paul
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    Hi Ian, thanks for your reply. I have a broken Lima power chassis and would be able to get dimension sfrom that. But in essence, I'm looking to find out if the Hornby chassis with the top plastic motor mount removed would work. Regards, Paul
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    Does anyone know if the Hornby Class 101 Power Chassis will take the Lima powered bogie as a direct fit, or if any modifications need to be made. In essence, do the bogie tabs at each end of the Lima bogie fit into the channel of the bogie frame to allow it to pivot? Any help/advice would be most appreciated. Thanks, Paul
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    Hi there, I'm looking for a Lima Class 101 plastic chassis for the power car (or failing that, a complete power car). I have tried ebay but have only found one with an asking price of £29 with postage which seems a bit excessive for a piece of plastic and weight. Is anyone able to point me in the direction of any potential stockists of Lima body/chassis parts? Thanks, Paul
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    I've got a load of railway vids that I was planning on taking to the recycling centre tomorrow............................unless they can be converted into something else like beer tokens.
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    Welcome back Jerry. Looking forward to seeing your latest micro layout. Regards, Paul
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    I was thinking along the same lines as Stubby, but admit that I can hear the sound of tumbleweed........................LOL.
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    I was driving my car the other day when I crashed into a ditch and was trapped inside. Two families stopped. One called the Smiths, the other called the Balls. Luckily I was dragged out by the Smiths.....................
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    The title of this implies to me that the business is going into receivership or ceasing trading rather than being ramped up by the new owner. Could I suggest that the title is changed to something clearer for the benefit of the new business owner and its customers. Thanks, Paul
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    Fantastic!!! I laughed that much, it made me cry. You've made my day.
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    It is very sad news. I'm sure that anyone who reads the article about the Maersk Honam will realise the dangers that a ship's crew face whilst at sea.
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    I couldn't find this article to begin with so I thought I'd post a link. Very impressive. I'm a big fan of micro layouts: http://nevardmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/layout-in-box.html
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    Ooh er, Not Now Missus, Quick Hide, My Wife has Come Home, and We're From the Little Green Island Next to France. (Original title - No Sex Please, We're British)
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    The Wrong Good Friday Escape to Ventnor The Deported Schindler's Lift Nil by Brain Goodbye Mr French Fries Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoned The Lavender Hill Set A Fish Called Bob
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    My immediate reaction was to show this to my wife...........................................but I quickly came to my senses and thought better of it.
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    You might have a point there.
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    In defence of John Humphries, you'd be rude and confrontational if you'd just had your pay cut in half.
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    Yes. I wanted to make sure. I was tempted to include him for a third time, then I thought of someone else.............
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    My personal Top 10 TV presenters I cannot stand: 1. Tomasz Schafernaker 2. Jeremy Vine 3. Piers Morgan 4. James Corden 5. Jeremy Kyle 6. Ant and Dec 7. Kirstie Allsopp 8. Holloby Willoughby 9. Tomasz Schafernaker 10. Kay Burley And in the interests of fairness here are my Top 10 presenters I respect: 1. David Attenborough 2. Julia Bradbury 3. John Craven 4. Dara O'Brain 5. James May 6. Robert Winston 7. Stewart White 8. Peter Snow 9. Dan Snow 10. Dick Strawbridge
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    But it wouldn't have been as entertaining to watch. Besides you can't ask a group of Engineers to throw down a load of kerbs and some planks? We're talking about British engineering pride here..........
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    Hi Jason, Agree completely, especially re: Mainline catalogues. With the dawn of the internet, you'd think that Hornby could produce something both artistic and informative and leave the standard images to their online catalogue. Regardless, Paul aka Intercity125
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    I agree completely. The catalogues from 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981 were (and still are) my favourites, especially 1981's Ticket to Ride. The problem with the current catalogues for the past decade or so is they are in the same format and have lost their appeal. Come on Hornby, do something radical and artistic for a change and I might be tempted to buy your catalogues once more. Paul aka Intercity125
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    I said to my wife that I couldn't understand why the concrete car park would have to be demolished. Surely to God it would be pretty resistant to a fire, but then I saw the pictures on the BBC as highlighted by Edwin_m in his post and then realised how intense the fire must have been to expose the reinforcing mesh. At least when they re-build it, they can fit a fire sprinkler system, or have the fire station relocated to next door.
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    Couldn't have put it better myself. Some other excellent comments on here too about not trying to cram too much on either. Personally I like the simple track plan in post number 3 on here. A small branch line terminus and goods platform is enough to provide operational interest. I also like that particular plan as the track is angled and provides viewing interest. Regards, Paul aka Intercity125
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