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Thank you Peter but I am well aware of that. I was in fact responding to Black Hats idea of creating four "extra" P2s with fictional names, numbers and liveries. And why not in light of the "extra" liveries being offered by Hornby on the W1. I am sure there are stranger things in existence on some layouts. One of these days I will finish my DP3......yes I Know!

Nice! So then; there were ten P2s and only six came under Thompson's gaze. The remainder survived to become absolute legends. ;) Actually, I have noticed a few P2s modelled in B R colours over the years and wonder if there would be any takers for "what if" names / liveries direct from Hornby as with the W1.

LTM Shop. Winter sale. Sarah Siddons (two versions) £35 (thirty five) a pop. RP

Thank you Andy. As another without anything yet to attach my chains to, despite a few erroneous emails, this is very reassuring. RP (That's Roy Palfrey just in case anyone has seen my single)

https://Bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/products/past-products/oo-scale-private-owner-wagon-set-199.html This wagon was sold as part of a triple pack of PO wagons from the Bachmann Collectors Club in 2009/10 I think. Catalogue number 37-077K. Available occasionally from the usual places. I just hope you weren't looking for a string of them. Regards, RP

The trailer cars are not particularly free running due to the drag of the wiper pickups. A bit of a shame then that Bachmann didn't employ the conductive axle bearings as on the Pullman vehicles. After trying various permutations of motor and trailer, straight and curve, I might conclude that removal of this drag will fix the traction issue without the traction tyres but at the expense of any lighting installation option. The layout will be more or less a straight end to end with a double junction and therefore will be easy for a unit that's able to get around the oval test track. Personally, as there wasn't any intention to add internal lights to the Radley A Stock models, the S stock can also live without it. RP

Hope this is of some help. sometimes things aren't exactly how they appear. I once tried to fix a U.S. outline model with a chassis block live to one polarity and it got the better of me! RP

That is how these models are set up. somewhere in this topic is an explanation. I'll have a look and get back. RP

Replacement axles with traction tyres are supplied with each unit just in case. It has been reported to me that without them the full 8 car struggles a bit on the equivalent of 4th rad curves. I'll look for myself later. RP

The S7 Special train ticket is in the form of a "credit card" with the ticket number matching the certificate number. Mine is #128. Train no.400. Valid from 11:00 to 13:30. Special instructions for access to platform 4 at Moorgate are shown on the timetable. The train will run Moorgate to Amersham then return via Watford Met. I'll have to do a return trip from Watford for a return trip to Watford. I think I'll go via Watford Junction and Euston rather than the Met. It would too long sitting sideways otherwise. See you at Moorgate ("Moorfield entrance on the west (Holland & Barrett) side of the street") the timetable also states that "A sales stall will also be available for our guests" and "Representatves from Bachmann will be on hand to answer your questions throughout the journey RP

S stock model delivered this morning. I hope the news will cheer up an otherwise dull workday. RP

And the mystery location is of course ... Stanmore. RP

The latest Bachmann Times states the Webb Coal Tank is "in the drawing office" as it was in the previous issue (along with the Stanier Mogul, the Brighton Atlantic, Thompson Coaches, SECR Birdcage, Class 158, and Intermodel/Tanktainer.) The "OO Works Report" for Autumn 2015 reveals the class 90, the 450 ,Freightliner FFA/FGA Warflat, 24/1 and 70/8 as being shifted from "Forthcoming Items" to "In the Drawing Office". The Ivatt 2-6-2T upgrade and the Mark 2F coaches have advanced from the drawing office to the tool room. The V1/V3 upgrade is now at the the engineering sample stage. Somewhat curiously, this quarter's edition doesn't show anything "In Production" since the Black LMS Twins, the Class 43 and the SR 10T utility van. The BR/WR Autotrailer ought to be next followed by the 20T Tank. RP

With free postage too (helps a bit) although one doesn't find that out until the payment process is underway. RP

Similar to 579 in the main catalogue. LBSCR Marsh umber I think they call it. Graham Muz posted a picture on his twitter page but I'm not sure about the protocol for linking to such. Twitter.com/search should find it for you RP