Hroth

The one thing I find depressing on Disused Stations is the last photo for a station, which is often captioned "The station site has been developed...". And often shows a motley collection of dodgy 70s flats that deserve to be redeveloped themselves.

No one bid, they've been relisted on the same terms.

Well, the bottom two are Rovex banana coaches with the early couplings (Very Titfield, "She won't couple, Sam!"), and the Wagon Lits is Lima HO. The rest are dodgy Triang clunkers... Don't think I'll bid!

Stand to windward and wear your wellies.... Of course, the cruel would encourage them to express themselves over the windward rail!

And you have to wait two whole days to rectify the mess the painter made!

You'll need a loco spur for the station pilot to release the train loco, as ane fule kno.🤪 How about using the Minories plan, with embellishments, to make it more interesting? 🤔

Nerf guns are quite effective too. There's nothing more satisfying than the hollow "THWOCK!" as a Nerf round bounces off the perps skull. After a couple of hits, they seem to get the message!

Hattons are also offering a plain black Dapol O gauge Terrier for £150 https://www.hattons.co.uk/295234/dapol_7s_010_015_class_a1x_terrier_0_6_0t_in_plain_black/stockdetail More than 10 in stock!

If Hornby did it, they could provide a TXS soundfile of the correct noises.... Or you could just DIY without a sound decoder!

Rails have a "flash sale" on Hornby Turbomotives. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Hornby-r30135-princess-royal-class-the-turbomotive-4-6-2-br-46202-steam-locomotive https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Hornby-r30134-princess-royal-class-the-turbomotive-4-6-2-lms-6202-steam-locomotive

The ballasting isn't up to scratch either! You can see the baseboard between the the second and third lengths of Streamline too...

Ewwwww.... Did you see the prog about the Aldi Xmas preparations last night (I didn't), the trail mentioned "Pigs in Blankets" flavoured ice cream. Presumably that didn't happen!

It only stayed out for about an hour, then hid again. Recently there's been a spell of "sharp" drizzle, and the BBC weather app is predicting strong winds over the next three days...

Don't open the lid, Pike! ... ... ... Stupid boy!

The Advent Calendar that Hornby wished on us this year has turned out to be a maze of social sites with no linking theme. Following it in previous years was a bit of fun. Chocolate based calendars seem to be the way to go next year! And I remember the "guess the picture behind the door" ones too. Life was simple back then. As for what next year will bring, we've been very good so far in not building up a head of froth. Perhaps we should try to keep a lid on it until at least Boxing Day? 🤣

I'm not sure I dare.....

The ferry company probably doesn't want another Ellan Vannin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvX3JIzT2A

The SUN has come out!!!

The track plan isn't unique (something similar is probably in CJFs 60 Small Layouts) but the treatment is excellent, with good ideas to copy!

The First Rule of Railway Modelling is that NO ONE mentions Rule 1.... Well, it'll be covered sooner or later!

Definitely "Seasonal"! Interesting looking contents too. It should stand out on the top shelf at the newsagents!

Possibly. Also vacuum cleaners are more carefully designed nowadays...

I've regressed quite often. Current projects include An O BLT (GWR flavour but Heritage/Freelance) A O-16.5 BLT (which might communicate with the O BLT) A big OO Roundy A little OO Roundy Something with TT3 Something with TT:120 An N Roundy Not all would be operational at the same time... At least I haven't tried out EM/P4. I must be MAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDD!!!! My attitude is DO WHAT YOU WANT. Pinch ideas from the perfectionists and bend them to fit your means and skills. RMweb has lots of interesting ideas and people to take inspiration from, so don't feel discouraged if it all seems overwhelming. Its a lovely resource for modellers at all levels. Seeing as table top with OO is perfectly feasible*, I wonder why Hornby bothers with TT:120... 🤪 * A 3rd/2nd rad double track layout fits on an 8'x4' table**. Admittedly, not many folk have the room for 8x4 tables in this day and age... ** Thats how the Small OO Roundy started out. Nowadays it gets put up on a framework in the conservatory for winter running.

I shall pop down to my local purveyor on Friday, to see if its arrived there in time for Xmas! What we need is a cover'n'contents shot. Without seeing it, MRJ often does a "Seasonal" cover.

What do you call a delivery driver? Chuck! (I'm waiting for an Amazon delivery, their M.O. is ring the bell and run away...) The driver turned up at 4pm and actually waited for me to answer the door!