PhilJ W

Oop's I forgot that one and yes it is. (Also used by Aer Lingus, Air France and one or two other European airlines, Sabena and Swissair come to mind.)

New models have just been announced by Oxford. They include 'N' scale Transits, same as the 1/76 ones and a 1/76 scale Transit Connect van. http://www.facebook.com/groups/282491821467/permalink/10151949192751468/

Is that how he acquires his stock?

I ordered some items from Hattons Thursday evening, they arrived Monday but I noticed the delivery driver was using his own private car so I don't know who delivered it.

Yes, Barking is in Essex. Blame the media, if they don't know the difference between a train and a locomotive or a carriage and a wagon how can they know were Essex begins or ends.

I've been looking at the website and I see that there is a kit for converting a Siku model truck to remote control. As Siku are diecast models it should not be a problem converting diecasts.

If weight is a concern perhaps a BT models truck would be better as they have plastic bodies. The new Oxford Scammell Showtrac also has a largely plastic body.

Looking at the photographs there is no sign of the inter car coupling I will contact the vendor first and see what he has to say. Its not quite the bargain it appeared to be, but £30 is still pretty cheap. I haven't the facilities at the moment to test it, but the wheels need a bit of a clean first.

Arrived this morning, packed in too small a box causing damage to front of power car, inter car coupling cut off at the bogies to fit it in box.

Perhaps we should have a new thread for all these memories?

Strategic Reserve?

Well if I win the lottery I would commission one straight away, as well as a locomotive from an earlier period, a Claud Hamilton.

They were purchased second hand, many went into service still wearing their previous owners colours as well.

Heating it on the radiators at school so it could be drunk.

And thank you for pointing it out, I'm the lucky winner.

We all seem to have forgotten IZAL loo paper (I wonder why?)

The local Co-op was very progressive and delivered the milk by an electric milk float, and the bread too on a different float. Talking of the Co-op woe betide anyone who forgot their mums divvy number.

Apparently he was drunk.

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Laminated glass has been made since the early 20th century. It was only commonly used after it became compulsory after IIRC the 1930 Road Traffic Act, the problem was that it used cellulose as a laminate that used to absorb moisture and discolour (Yellow 'bubbles' appearing around the screen edges. 'Safety' glass, which was created by heat treating glass was invented later (1930's?), this proved to be cheaper than laminated glass and also easier to create the curves that came into fashion from the late forties. However this would sometimes shatter unexpectedly (The original curved windscreens on the class 309's for example.)

Laminated screens came in during the 1980's depending of course on the make/model. The last car I had with a 'safety' windscreen was a Chevette (Y reg) followed by a MkII Fiesta (F reg).

There was even one registered as a ferry wagon. Its sole use was to transfer wheelsets or bogies for other ferry wagons and rolling stock that had failed overseas. It was fitted with an air brake through pipe as can be seen in some of the photographs. There is a colour photograph of it in a book or magazine but I cannot find it at the moment.

No unfortunately, you should be able to find a pic in the current Hatton's ad. By the way they are 1/76 scale.

I have just received a brace of the Oxford Konecranes reach stacker. On examination it might be possible to convert one to remote control. They have working Ackerman steering which would be a help.