Bon Accord

Just rigged up the test layout with a Bachmann EZ command system to try this new fangled DCC with a sound fitted 37. Very impressed, the play value alone is worth it - just like being 7 again (first train set).

Just spent a very frustrating couple of hours trying to fit a smokebox dart and some new handrails to a black five. Argh!

Just tried 0% alcohol free beer for the first time, and had to ask myself what in the name of all things holy had violated my taste buds!

Has seen his first Gresley D49 ever! 63 years it took, and I was not disappointed!

Why is it that when you're sat at a table, should someone else appear they always sit directly opposite so as to ensure as little legroom as possible for both, then give you a funny look when you move across to the other seat for a bit more legroom. Argh.

First day back today, and another new form tutor. This one moans on and on and on and on. Long year...

Not even one day into the month, and there was already a new model announced. Does anybody know the number for the wallet support helpline?

After a rubbish shift at work just sitting watching the trains slowly trudge round my half complete layout is the perfect therapy

Hunting for a loose connection which has stopped trains running for the moment - is there anything more frustrating?

Today I got to drive and fire 43106 on an SVR footplate experience, I loved every minute and urge everyone interested in steam to have a go !

Today I got to drive and fire 43106 on an SVR footplate experience, I loved every minute and urge everyone interested in steam to have a go !

Learning how to right a capsized RIB in a swimming pool tomorrow, oh what joy.

Is it worth weathering my models?

A fine warm afternoon in the Sunny North. Time for some "3 before 8" and a beer...

is impressed by Cunard's onboard toilet system.

Sat in Stanley with typical Falklands winter weather. Still at least the pub is open, the food good and RMweb is available to keep me occupied.

Grand sunset over Montrose tonight. All that's missing is a V2 hammering away with a southbound fish working...

I can smell something fishy on ANTB .

A forum banner that isn't steam??? *gasp* What is this wizzardry!

is watching "The Magic Of Mushrooms" on BBC4

Another day, another Voyager journey and another person who thinks that normal ticketing rules don't apply to them...

has just done cleethorpes to didcot parkway!

Cheese Beano - oh yes!

Cheese Beano - oh yes!

we had mist up here all last week and nobody worried about if it was pollution, now that they have it down south, the media is going crazy