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  1. EnglishElectricFan

    Just a quick update to let anybody know who has been following my thread etc.

    I have had to put my modelling on the back shelf so to speak due to loosing my Father to the dreaded Covid virus recently. This has had a knock on effect as my Dad was my Mums full time carer, as she has had two strokes. Since my Dads passing, my Mum became positive to the virus, so my time is taken by looking after her full time. At present she is making good progress, not bad for someone who is 83 in march. (She will thank me for making that known !)

    The little bit of modelling I have managed is on the rolling stock front, one being the re-motoring of my super detailed Lima class 40. It really is too good a model to just sit at the side gathering dust, so I took the plunge and fitted a new motor from Strathpeiffer models.

    The other bits I have managed are the renumbering of a couple of Bachmann class 40s.

     

     

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    1. BetweenTheTunnels

      BetweenTheTunnels

      Sorry to hear the sad news. Hope your mum improves, take care of yourself too.

    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Wise words - with which I completely agree.

       

      I also know that being a carer is an "immersive experience" - never mind 24/7, this often feels more like 25/8 - and the added grief certainly doesn't help, as I know from personal experience.

       

      You've got a lot to deal with at the moment - a lot of stress right now - and lots more to follow.

       

      Chances are you also won't have much time to yourself - and you'll really need what little time you do get.

       

      If you get chance to do any hobby stuff - if you're actually able to concentrate on it - it's likely to be a welcome break.

       

      If not, hobby stuff can wait - and so can updates to sites like this. You'll still enjoy this stuff at a later date - and I'm sure that most people round here will still be supportive.

       

      I don't think there's a lot more I can usefully say right now - it's already been said, by somebody else.

       

      Take care.

    3. EnglishElectricFan

      EnglishElectricFan

      Many thanks for your kind words and support Rochdale Rd & Huw. Very much appreciated. 

  2. EnglishElectricFan

    Hi Steve

    I have finally found you on here. I was admiring your signals at the Blackburn show on Saturday. (fantastic stuff).

    I was asking if you did commission work, to which you replied ''Im supposed to be giving it up ''

    If you are still doing them it would be nice to add one or two to my new layout.

    Hope to be in touch soon

    Kind regards

    Simon

     

    1. Steve Hewitt

      Steve Hewitt

      Hello Simon,

       

      Thanks for your comments and interest in my signals.

      Is it OK to continue this conversation on Email rather than RMweb?

       

      My address is  steve.hewitt43@btinternet.com

       

      Best wishes

      Steve.

  3. EnglishElectricFan

    Newton Harbour is underway at last.

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