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Hi Ade, glad you sorted it out though, I have done it the daft way, too busy working on track instead of clearing up some clutter, then testing a loco on the track it kept shorting out etc, scratched my head etc etc, moved said crap some time later, found a needle file across the rails ................... Best regards Craig.

Hi Merfyn thanks for that, this link "hopefully it will work" from Paul Bartlett's excellent site shows M45029M still numbered as M45029M in August 77, so it's around the period we are discussing, as I am modelling 1970 - 1977 I'll go with the M45029M numbering, I think I'll be safe. https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/inspectionsaloon Many thanks for the contributions. Craig.

Thanks for the relies Chaps, a further question, does any one know when the numbering for these Saloons changed form M45029M to DM45029 ? Thanks in advance again. Craig.

Hello, does anybody have one of these in their stash they won't be building ? If so do you want to sell it ? Please private message me any offers, part built considered. Best regards Craig.

Thanks Graham, you always come up trumps with info as well, it’s appreciated Best regards Craig

Any Welsh Cakes left from the haul you took from Corwen in November @andyp ? speaker on it's way tomorrow Best regards Craig.

Mike, many thanks for your indepth answer, that was a great help. Best regards Craig.

Thanks Joseph, I was wondering if it was a GWR Q13, but what is slightly doubting me is the centre window has squared corners, which is giving me doubts, I should ask @Ressaldar direct, Mike is a guru of these vehicles. Best regards Craig.

Hello, I have a grainy black & white picture off the Derby Sulzers website, I am trying to identify the type of Inspection saloon coach that is being used, any info would be gratefully received, also I must mention the picture is a download form the said site to try and avoid any Copyright issues. According to the details on the picture information The Saloon coach is attached to a Class 24 loco, I am trying to find out whether the Saloon is an LMS build or a Q13, its difficult to tell off the image Thanks in advance Craig.

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Hello Lippy, are you still after some of these ? best regards Craig

I have found these .... not sure if they are any help, or my be scratching building is in order , best regards Craig. http://www.peterclarkkits.com/lineside-accessories.html

I take it you have seen "Holcombe Brook" on the circuit then ? is it still going ? Best regards Craig.

WOW what era are you modelling Phil ? I use to travel on them in the 70's, 80's & 90's till withdrawal, and I only recall them just having the centre partition, basically splitting the cars in 2, and having a 2+3 seating arrangement in the compartments, which where all standard class, no 1st class. Best regards Craig

@EddieKis is your Man to garnish you with the relevant information "hopefully" Best regards Craig.

Hello I am after a couple of the Just Like The Real Thing (JLTRT) or MM1 Class 24 kits, I am after bot sub classes 24/0 or 24/1, please pm me any items for offer. cash waiting many thanks Craig

Hello People, sorry I have been on radio silence for some time, many thanks to all who have replied, Best regards Craig.

With regards to the etched DMU conversion sides and cabs, have a look at Worsley Works, Allen Doherty has a good range in 2mm, 4mm & 7mm now, and if you ask him for something that's not in his list , he is always happy to oblige. Best regards Craig.

.... pssst, the word on the street Rod will be doing a part 2, it will involve a 3rd rail, and some 503's EMU's, this may need some serious funds though !!! Rod .... have you still got that "cough cough" 115 set ? ........ PS footy wise my Saturday's are really sh*t this season ... Best regards Craig UTS ... this love will last forever

Hey Grump ..... Welsh Cake stock coming in tomorrow, bring the butter , safe trip over to the Principality Best regards Craig.

Welsh Cake stock coming in tomorrow, bring the butter , safe trip over to the Principality Best regards Craig.

Oh my !!! That is a stunner .....

Hello Andy, lovely little project there .............................. just waiting for today's update, it will have been extended to 16', then tomorrow, it will be 22', but still portable See you soon, take care. Craig.

Many thanks Mike, that helps me get my layout operating method correct when I get round to it. best regards Craig