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Knaresborough is a lovely station and set nestled above the Nidd. Always worth showing a few snaps. Mark

It's all gone a bit Bradley Wiggins! Or is it a Whimsey?

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I acquired an Hornby Hawksworth Full Brake in Maroon which had broken off handrails. I used parts such as ventilators and a buffer to repair a motley assortment I had acquired. In my eyes if someone was prepared to put on new handrails, ventilators and and new buffers they would have a very nice full brake. Alternatively a good source of spare parts. I am asking £12.50 including postage. Cheers, Mark

Thanks Jeremy. That's most useful. Think the 52A Tavistock-Liskead or 152 Tavistock-Gunnislake-Metherell may fit the bill. I'll approach Ian at Pacific Models for some custom destination screens. Cheers, Mark

Brilliant Flikr group Keith. Well recommend a browse. Brought some great memories back of the Badgerline era Pointers. My favourite bus. Cheers, Mark

There has been a number of threads in a similar vein. One covered Southern National services and the other thread is now locked due to being so old. I am trying to find out Western National route numbers for the late 1950's/early 1960's for services to Callington/Kelly Bray, Gunnislake and Tavistock. So far I have found the following through pictures on Flickr and other sources. 82 Liskeard 118 Mary Tavy 126 Launceston (Square) 153 Gunnislake/Metherell These were all on Bristol LS buses. I am looking to change the destination screens on an EFE Western National, Bristol LS. When I lived in Devon the 76 service ran between Plymouth-Callington but that was in the 90's/00's Can anyone help? Cheers, Mark

Was that published by OPC?

Amazing what happens in Marley Head Tunnel...

Really great to see GMJ in fine fettle. I'm sure George would approve. Looking forwards to some Class 37 action... Cheers, Mark

Hmmmm! I see KMRC have announced this Class 158 for pasty connoisseurs of a dubious provenance? What could possibly go wrong?

Blimey! That box is the size of a hoose! Not even a 4000 Gallon tender either...

Good piece of advice Neil. Recently I re-finished a Bachmann GWR Mogul for a friend using Fox lining. Once finished I gave it a coat of Halfords Laquer. The lining on the tender reacted to the laquer. I left well alone and thankfully it all bedded down nicely. Perhaps using the Halfords laquer to obtain a gloss finish to apply the transfers to is appropriate. Then finish with a more gentle varnish to avoid complications. Cheers, Mark

I had the same problem using Kleer. I thought I had a nice glossy surface for the Cambridge Custom Transfers but they still 'silvered'. I also had problems with Methfix transfers reacting with the Kleer and leaving a bloom. I've taken a few snaps of rolling stock that has received Halfords Laquer. These have all been finished with Halfords Matt Varnish. Transfers are Cambridge Custom Transfers. The ex-PO wagon transfers are from Modelmaster. Other than the distressed ex-PO 5 plank and LNER open wagon they were all hand painted with either Revell, Games Workshop or Valejo acrylics over Halfords primer. As you have mentioned building up light coats of primer, colour and varnish is key. With the Halfords Laquers they do spray on the heavier side so caution is needed. Of course it does not always work and sometimes you can still see transfers like on this ex-SR van. I spoke to one of the team in Leeds Model shop recently about Testers Dullcote. Apparently it is still made but not sold here due to it containing some rather nasty products hazardous to health. Cheers, Mark * The LNER open is a Kernow special which was finished as a St. Blazey wagon. The PO wagon is a Bachmann special to commemorate Merl Evans. Both cost £10.00 having been reduced.

Very nicely built and finished. I agree with you about loosing the film on either Modelmaster or Cambridge Custom Transfers. Brilliant time saving products. One thing I have found recently is using a carefully applied light coat of Halfords Laquer for a smooth gloss finish. This gives a good surface for these makes of transfers. I use Johnson's Kleer to help them set as well once in place. When dry I'll apply another light coat of Halfords Laquer, followed by Halfords Matt Varnish if necessary. This method does tend to help loose the backing film of the transfers. I'll then finish with Valejo/Tamiya acrylic varnish once the coach etc is weathered. Cheers, Mark

Thanks. That's great news and look forwards to its release. Looking at the prototype pictures again, it certainly is Wellingborough. Cheers, Mark

That looks like Wellingborough. If so is it available in 4mm scale? I remember as a teenager looking around it when it was in this condition. Cheers, Mark

Good to see the little orange people in their rightful place Pete. I believe a driver and relief shunter will soon be on their way. Sounds like Wenford was well received and has captured the essence of the setting nicely. I would agree with Andrew. We certainly need more china clay layouts in this world and glad to hear of more 2mmFS Cornish goings on. There's one for my varifocals... Cheers, Mark

Cambus o'May Station always looks fascinating in between Aboyne and Ballater.

Wonderful modelling. Now home of the Spider on a Bicycle Cafe. Well worth a visit...

When I was up in Aboyne a month ago having cycled from Ballater, the Huntly Hotel was being either refurbished or repurposed. Very nicely done and certainly captures the look of the real building. Cheers, Mark

Hi, Would anyone have any Hornby GWR/BR Hawksworth square shanked coach buffer(s) going spare? I have a Hornby (R4409) BR Hawksworth Full Brake which has a missing a buffer. Please PM me if you can help. Cheers, Mark

Thanks for the heads up CK. Looks like a cracking little show with some very good layouts. Shame I'm not in the vicinity that weekend. I would have loved to have gone. Hope the show goes well and becomes a regular fixture on the calendar. Cheers, Mark PS: I would agree about the Church House Inn as well..

Or Henderson's Relish for those in the Ridings..

That's certainly brought it to life and given it a more work a day appearance. I was up at TMC this afternoon. In the workshop there were a fair few of these weathered and ready to be sent to their owners. Cheers, Mark