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Wow, such a long tome since any updates on Orchard Road. In truth not a great deal to report. Apart from an additional loco and a change to the loco refueling rig - changed for one of my own 3D printed kits, nothing further has happened. I don't have any exhibition bookings and the layout remains carefully boxed and stored. What does this mean now though? Well, two things - I will be setting the layout up in a couple of weeks time to take a new set of photos for hopefully publishing in a magazine and second, I've been thinking about future modelling plans. I spend quite a bit of time over the last twelve months or so with 3D printing (see my Mudmagnet thread) and a few 0 gauge projects. As a consequence, I've sold and still have a few locos for sale, which then makes me think, what do I want to do with Orchard Road. I still have a number of sound fitted locos and quite a few boxes of rolling stock. So, I'm considering selling Orchard Road .....

ViTrains Class 37 37428 David Lloyd George Weathered by Dirty Boy and DCC fitted. £80, plus £8 UK special delivery postage. Payment by PaylPal or Bank Transfer.

Looking good Gary. I hadn't realised that you had. progressed so far, not helped having missed your thread on here. As suggested by others, the platform would look better extended to the 'level crossing' end and in the same vein does not need to run the full length of the run-round loop. That way, an incoming train would run to the end, allow allow 'passengers' off, then set back, run round, then set back into the platform.

Looks excellent Nick.

Another one Nick? How many now? I must get myself another one ....

00 Dapol Class 52 Western Cavalier D1021 in weathered condition and DCC fitted. Pipes fitted to both ends, but tension lock couplings in box. Missing one etch number plate on one side. £105 plus £6 signed for UK postage, Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Not a great deal of time recently for modelling, but have weathered a trio of 0 gauge wagons.

New items to be released for sale tomorrow at Taunton Railex and online. 4mm fuel shelter kit, complete with fuel rigs and fire extinguishers.

Will be releasing these at Taunton show. 7mm and 4mm fuel rigs, supplied unpainted.

Many thanks Chris. I would normally apply a couple of thin coats of acrylic paint to build up the colour depth.

The 08 looks good Matt, dirty and faded blue would look good.

Although has been a bit quiet recently here, I am working on some new products to be released at the RailEX Taunton show Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October.

I met Iain a couple of times at various shows, mainly RailWells, but also when visiting Titfield Thunderbolt Bookshop in Bath. I have always enjoyed reading his articles in Model Railway Journal and several of his books. His writing style very easy to read and understand, with a sense of humour. Will be sadly missed, RIP Iain

Well that is a surprise. Ordered one of the departmental wagons, but very tempted by a pack of three. Can EM wheel sets be dropped in?

Good progress there James!

Look very good Nick, tempted myself to get one. Don't hold your breath but I've bought a point (last weekend at Stafford) and have a rough plan in my head!

Myself and Ray had a great weekend with Hounslow Sidings. Due to me leaving late from work and bad traffic on the motorway network on Friday, we decided to set up on Saturday. In truth wanted to get in the bar! Setting up Saturday very easy. Very good selection of layouts and traders. Both of us spending only a small amount at said traders. Was great to have so much space around the halls and good news for the step count on my smart watch! Very good exhibitor lunches as well. Not sure if there was much benefit using the balcony for layouts / demos as well as the smaller area at the end. Perhaps using the balcony rather than the end space might have been better. Certainly plenty of space to expand as and when finances and visitor numbers allow. My only concern perhaps, that can become too large and then miss more of the layouts / traders, particularly for those who only have a few hours to spend, rather being able to be there most of the day. As usual a very friendly and enjoyable weekend.

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Hi Nick Excellent work all round. Been seeing photos on Facebook, but kept missing your thread. So much better to view on here though! The weathering on the 08's is superb, as well as the wagons. The work on the 03 looks great as well, now I wonder where you got those tanks..... Been thinking about a small O gauge shunting layout myself and really should get on with something. Spending too much time 3D printing and really need a small layout to shunt a few wagons.

Looking great Andy.

A new product added to the range to the sales page today - 4mm / 00 Southern Railway station seats. Busy working in the background one an exciting project which hoping to be able to be ready in the next few weeks.

Yes, but I was thinking about projects that they have not announced.

I was only thinking about diesel locos as something that many others have mentioned and not a steam modeller so not real idea what is missing or due for updating to modern standards in the normal RTR market. I do also wonder whether we will see any further wagons, eg 16t mineral as fit in well with the existing range.

I'm reckon that an announcement will be due soon on the next model (s) due to be released. Obviously AS will be very busy with products arriving before the end of the year, which will keep them busy, but apart from the balance of the class 37's and class 31 due early 2023, the AS warehouse will be very quiet after that! Clearly not going to be the case, so plenty of new products to be announced for delivery Q2 2023 onwards. Working into that will clearly be a second run of Deltics and more class 37 (Q3 / Q4 2023 ?). So, are we waiting for a class 08/09 or 50 or something else?

Review in September edition of Railway Modeller.