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Lovely snaps Robin. Thanks for taking them...😉 In a Manor of speaking... Superb! 😎 Cheers, Mark

We need the Big 'T' version most certainly... 😉 Cracking announcement and will be very popular.

Thankyou. It certainly is now Tony. I may have a couple more A1's to renumber and detail. I did not want to fall into the same trap with other roller bearing fitted A1's. Updates soon on this work. Thanks once again. Cheers, Mark PS: Phoenix Precision actually produce etched brass Timken Axlebox covers which I have ordered.

Thankyou once more Tony. Much appreciated and an informative reply. I will certainly convert 60157 to roller bearings fitted axle boxes. Out of interest which other A1's/A2's had roller bearings fitted? . Cheers, Mark

Thanks Tony, I'll go with the Fox plates as they come with a suitable transfer. Now I've learnt something regarding A1 axlebox keeps. If there is an easy fix for this then I would certainly rectify the issue. Are there suitable keeps available? Thanks once again and Geoff and yourself have made a wonderful job of your take on 60157. Cheers, Mark

Hi Tony, I've been given a Bachmann A1 Class 60157 Great Eastern to detail and weather. No nameplates are supplied with the loco. I see Fox do a suitable set for this A1. Out of interest who would be your preferred nameplate supplier? Thanks in advance. Mark

Hi Tony, I'm not sure if this is of interest? I actually lowered the footboards on a Hornby 6 wheeler. Here's the link to my blog entry. Enjoying the Johnson 2F pictures. Thanks, Mark

Thankyou Tony, Goodness! Your print of the Gresley 52'6 GE Section Brake Third is I agree a poor print. Beautifully finished as ever. Thankfully I believe the prints have been refreshed and have recessed windows. Stepping of the print is hardly visible. I will take some pictures tomorrow. Thanks once again. Mark

Evening Tony, Today I have received two Isinglass Gresley GE Section 52'6 carriages. One a Corridor Brake 3rd and the other a Corridor Composite. I have had a quick look at one of the kits and I must say I am very impressed particularly with the 3D printing and the over all presentation. Over the weekend I will have a better look at what is involved in the building process. I think an order with MJT will be needed shortly. I must say I am looking forwards to building them both. Thanks for your inspiration on building these kits. Updates when the build commences. Cheers, Mark

In 1963 Gloucester's 1623 heads towards Whimsey. The ubiquitous Berry Wiggins tank wagons making up the consist. Cheers, Mark

Postman has just delivered 'Ring Haw' from Hardys Hobbies. Excellent service from Andy and Steve. The 3D printed crew and bag of coal are a nice touch. Believe it or not the certificate inside the box says Number 1 of 130..Blimey! Now I have the Nassington duo. For those interested Ring Haw is a piece of woodland alongside the Fotheringhay bridleway. Jacks Green is a clearing in Great Byards Sale west of the Abethorpe bridleway. Both are brilliant models and I'm looking forwards to detailing and weathering them. Once again congratulations to Rapido and Hardys Hobbies. Cheers, Mark

For sale unboxed three Hornby BR/LNER Gresley/Thompson Surburban coaches finished in crimson. There are two Gresley versions. A brake and a composite. The third coach is a Thompson brake coach. Hornby Roco style close couplings between the coaches and tension locks at the ends. These coaches are in excellent cosmetic condition however two of them do have missing footsteps from the bogies. Sold as the set of three. £43 including Royal Mail Signed For Delivery. Payment by PayPal please. Thankyou. Mark

Four kit built Dapol 16T Mineral Wagons converted to 1970/80's period MCV variants. Some have the top doors removed. Running on Dapol wheels. Brass tie bars. Lanarkshire Models buffers on all of them. Railtec Transfers sealed with varnish. Airbrush finished with Tamiya acrylics. Weathering with Valejo acrylics. Just need couplings of choice. £27 including postage by Royal Mail Signed For Delivery. Payment by PayPal please. Thanks, Mark

For sale Dapol N Gauge Auto Coach. Excellent boxed condition. £13 including Royal Mail Signed For Delivery. Payment by PayPal please. Thanks, Mark

It will be worth the wait Rangers.. You won't be disappointed....

It certainly does Robin. The box it comes in the is isn't the size of an house either like with the Model Rail/Rapido 16xx. It is all very nicely presented. This Hunslet is a very well made model Like you say it certainly bodes well for the forthcoming 15xx. One which I have on order as you would expect. Cheers, Mark If only Rapido could revisit both the 14xx and 1361/1366 Classes... There's a thought!

My 'Jacks Green' arrived from Kernow Models today. Excellent service as ever. The Rapido team have done a cracking job capturing the lines of these locomotives. I am really pleased with it. It certainly captures the prototype nicely and I await the arrival of 'Ring Haw' from Hardys Hobbies for completion of the Nassington Quarry duo. Another thing I really like about the model is its overall presentation. On opening the box you are greeted with a well made model with a perfect finish. However it gives those who want to lift them to another level, scope of some modelling time too. Etched name/works plates from Narrow Planet and weathering will lift these models to an higher level. Great stuff from Rapido, well recommended and good value. Cheers, Mark

Pontecarlo awaits in the morning. Always a great show in a good venue. Are hot pork pies, mushy peas and mint sauce available? Food of the Gods! 😋 * Cheers, Mark * And worshippers of Omeprazole...😉

Ivatt Class 4MT 43042 of Kettering 15B shed seen in the 1950's near Harringworth Viaduct in the Welland Valley making its way light engine to Corby.

****Now Sold**** I have for sale two Dapol OO Scale W.Butler & Co (Bristol) Ltd tar wagons. Numbers 64 and 73. Both have been weathered with the aid of an airbrush and dry brushing. Fitted with Alan Gibson spoked wheels. £30 for both including recorded delivery by Royal Mail. Payment by PayPal please. Cheers, Mark

For sale Lima Class 73 125 Stewarts Lane bodyshell without glazing. £6 including postage.

I have for sale here 6 part built Dapol Presflo wagon kits. The hopper body is still separate from the chassis to aid painting. The hoppers are weighted with car wheel balance weights. All of the wagons run on Alan Gibson 12mm '3 hole' wheels. They have Lanarkshire Models whitemetal buffers fitted. Also supplied are the parts to complete the kits as well as instructions. Cambridge Custom Tranfers and Railtec Decals are also included. £49 including Royal Mail Signed For Delivery.

Thanks CK... PM sent... Cheers, Mark

Very nice CK. It will set the scene nicely. Out of interest do you know if these kits are still available or is it a case of searching for a second hand one? Cheers, Mark

I have for sale two unboxed Dapol OO Scale 6 Wheel Milk Tank wagons factory finished in silver. These have been numbered to represent the prototypes using HMRS transfers which have been sealed with varnish. Lanarkshire Models whitemetal buffers and coupling hooks are fitted. The tie bars have been replaced with 0.5mm 'L' shaped brass. Wheels are Alan Gibson 12mm '3 hole' disc wheels on both wagons. Light weathering with an airbrush and dry brushing. £29 for the two. Will include postage by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For. Payment by PayPal please.