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I was going to model 78016 but changed my mind to 78026 for ease of re-numbering. I always find '1's' in the number harder to centre due to not being even. They were a filthy pair no doubt!.. Cheers, Mark

But what we need to know is did one make it to Kernow Towers? Or are we waiting for one of the green versions due shortly? I believe 78006 would be a good Gloucester engine if I am not mistaken? Or 78001 as well I believe. My model of 78047 is due to become 78026 of 67E/Dumfries this weekend. Reports of no bling on the Port Road lines are confirmed except on high days and holidays! Cheers, Mark

Hi Matt, Brilliant service and three sets of door bangers have arrived along with two BR 21T Mineral Wagon kits. All beautifully moulded and packaged. Looking forwards to getting building the wagon and finishing off a couple of kits requiring door bangers this stormy weekend. Cheers, Mark

I have just spoken to the Peco Technical Help Desk. If it is of any help, Peco can supply the transfer sets produced by Modelmaster for their Parkside wagon kits separately apparently. Orders through the Help Desk on: 01297 626204 Cheers, Mark * Also H&A Models have a good selection available still.

A bit like others, I have also fallen foul of Modelmaster and their poor customer service or lack of service. I placed an order in January 2023 for some wagon transfers. The phone line is dead and emails not answered. Previously my experience with Jim has been good if perhaps sporadic at times. Some of the transfers such as London Transport wagons are not available from other sources. Sometimes you can pick up odd sets from shows, retailers and on-line. Thankfully the likes of Railtec, CCT, Precision and Fox provide excellent service and products. One thing that does interest me is Peco use Modelmaster transfers in their Parkside range of wagon kits. Does this mean Jim is still producing sets for their kits? The previous thread addressed these issues so perhaps not start another thread. Cheers, Mark

Thanks Pete, It was a brilliant show and good to catch up with you and other peeps. First time I'd seen Kylie in the flesh so to speak. Brilliant design and easy to operate. It captures the essence of Kyle nicely. Looking forwards to the proposed 7mm version eventually. Cheers, Mark *Agreed. Varifocal glasses and 2mmFS is the work of the devil..😉

What could possibly go wrong?...

What a load of Cobblers... Cheers, Mark * * Coming from the Rose of The Shires...

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Thanks Matt A brilliant idea and really useful. Those door bangers will certainly speed up production on the workbench. Three pairs duly ordered. Cheers, Mark

The GWR square shanked buffers on the Syphon G's are very nicely done. It would be good to have these made available as spare parts for upgrading older models. Cheers, Mark

That needs to be in TTG with Transrail logos with its nameplates and BZ depot plaques 😉 I saw this 37 at Aviemore a few weeks ago. Thankfully in better condition. I would imagine the BZ 37/6's would be very popular if Accurascale announced them. Cheers, Mark

For sale Bachmann Narrow Gauge 009 Scale Quarry Hunslet. 'BRITOMART' Pen-Yr-Orsedd Quarry Blue. Very little use. Comes in original packaging with detail pack and etched name/works plates. I am asking £85 including postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Payment by PayPal please. Cheers, Mark

For sale Bachmann Narrow Gauge 009 Scale Quarry Hunslet. 'NESTA' Penryhn Quarry Lined Black. Minimal use. As new. Boxed with original paperwork. Comes with etched name/worksplates. Some shelf wear to box. I am asking £85 including postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Payment by PayPal please. Cheers, Mark

For sale an Accurascale BR Siphon G in Carmine Red. I have two of these having received one as a gift. It has seen minimal running. Comes in original packaging with all paperwork. As new. I am looking for £39 including postage via Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For. Payment by PayPal please. Cheers, Mark

KR Models BR Lined Green Fell Locomotive for sale. Has been lightly used on a friend's layout only. No longer required. It runs perfectly and is as new. It comes in its original packaging with paperwork. I am asking £85 including postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery. This comes with a bit of a price reduction. What's not too like? Payment By PayPal please. Cheers, Mark

Can't beat a Fat Rascal...

Lovely sequence of shots with nicely shot angles. Although not prototypicle the Turbomotives are certainly not out of place. Certainly not in my sphere of interest but I saw these in Osbourne's in Rushden on Tuesday. Once more the size of the packaging is something to be in awe of. Will (Owner of Osbourne's) also informed me that the sound fitted models are more akin to a jet engine. In the meantime I departed with my two Hornby Standard Class 2MT 78xxx's. Very pleased I am too with them. Cheers, Mark

With Tony's theme of renovating older models I thought this may be of interest. Recently a good friend (Also called Tony) picked up a 1990's Bachmann GWR Mogul at the Filey Show. It was sold as a runner but sadly had the dreaded split axle chassis wobble. A few other cosmetic tweaks were also required. Peter's Spares actually sell replacement axles including the centre axle with the gear on for these older Bachmann models. Being square ended they are easy to quarter having removed the wheelset from the chassis. The tricky part is not loosing the circlip on the centre driving wheel. This procedure was carried out with the wheels in a clear plastic bag. Once the back to backs were checked and everything cleaned and freshly lubricated the chassis ran perfectly. Other than a few spare parts from Dapol along with a new Alan Gibson chimney/smoke box door dart the rest of the work was cosmetic. I did ask Steve at Railtec to make up a set of 3D printed numberplates as well as a shedcode plate. I had Fox lining in stock including the power classification and route availability discs/letters. Since these pictures were taken the cab windows have been flush glazed and Dapol have provided the crew figures. In total the cost including the loco would be around £60 mark. This could have obviously been a lot less if you had just repaired the split axles. I am tempted to have a go at another failed split chassis Bachmann model using the Peter's Spares replacement axles. I thoroughly enjoyed this project and it was returned to my good friend in Northamptonshire this week. He is really pleased with it. Cheers, Mark

Hi Stan, A bit like you I will be renumbering one of these Standard Class 2MT's. Like Steaming Wales mentioned it's perhaps best to redo the whole number. Steve at Railtec provides as excellent service. Here is the total renumber pack: ttps://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=3637 Gently remove the factory printed number with T-cut applied with a cotton bud/coctail stick. The shiny surface will be just right for transfers. Use Johnson's Floor polish to help setting and adherence once happy with your positioning of the numbers. The 3D printed numberplates and shed code plates are the best around. Let the transfer lift off the backing paper and allow it to dry on a ceramic tile/plate. Once dry using enamel varnish fix the plates into position using a cocktail stick for fine adjustment. My preference for cabside numbers is Fox Transfers: https://www.fox-transfers.co.uk/transfers/steam-cabside-numbering-3-sizes-58502 These are applied individually. Again remove the factory printed number as above. Use a piece of Tamiya marking tape cut to size height wise to ensure the numerals are straight. Mark the centre point and work from inside out having centred the middle number. Allow to dry before using the floor polish to set. Cheers, Mark

Thanks Pete, A Fat Rascal is Yorkshire luxury and well recommended tasting when in Harrogate. Cheers, Mark

Hmmm! I wonder if that's due to the first numeral (5) being older and more weathered than the middle and third numbers? Indoing so it appears smaller

I'll have a look Jeff. Thanks once again.

Hi Jeff, Thankyou. That will certainly be of help. Much appreciated. I would agree they were placed in a holder. In some of the snaps in Red Pannier's these are visible both front and rear. Cheers, Mark