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But batting against them are Mr.& Mrs. Joe Punter, who actually bring in the money. How often I've heard it said "we come for a ride behind a steam engine.......We can travel on a diesel anyday on BR". They can't of course but that sums up their knowledge of railways. It doesn't matter anyway. What does matter is the public continue to visit preservation sites and ride the trains. Enthusiasm without money can do nothing.

 

I don't think this is always the case there seems to be as many diesel followers out there as steam followers. Over the last couple of years i have been to a large number of steam and diesel galas and they always seem very busy no matter what type of traction is running. People tend to go on the preserved lines for the experience more than anything. Some Joe public may just want to ride behind a steam engine but i feel that many of the people who go to preserved lines have some form of interest and just bring there wives and kids with them. When i was at school everyone used to say noone liked trains but if you see how many people go to gals and stand by the side of the main line when a railtour is due through it is simply staggering.

Is any one else here on the Bachmann club and recieved there grey Tornado yet? I ordered it yesterday and it is due today !!! THats quick service

I am suprised that the National Railway Museum has not approached the owner of this locomotive as in its current condition it would show another period of railway history.

Hi,

I have fitted the headcodes on mine and there is the noticalbe light bleed that i have seen mentioned a few times does anyone have any pictures of how they have solved this.

best wishes colin

Mine just arrived seems to be all there will have to have a proper look later. Fantastic model though.

cheers colin

I wonder if they are on there way from Denbmark yet?

According to the Hattons site they have been held back to Late Jan/ Early Feb now.

Cheers colin