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I read the reviews for the recently released big GWR tank locos. By the sounds of it they're really cutting corners with horrible moulded handles and chassis design. I have a Duke and P2 on order but I fear for them with this 'design clever' speak... And yes, Bachmann in particular are streets ahead. My most recent purchases from them are the 85 and Blue Pullman. Excellent models. Tempted by the 4F. Hopefully it will have tender pickups.

That Olympics deal really did bite them on the arse. And reading about the quality of their latest locos it could go from bad to worse for them...

They should have enough 201 bits to put it back together. Some of the original Enterprise livery engines sure are looking rough these days.

N gauge Irish Mark IIIs? Hmmm, would need something to pull them but might be an option for them.

GWR steamers were the sluts of the rails with all that copper and bling going on! The midland was where it was at!

Always love seeing your projects Popeye, top work!

There was a lot of drag on their axles as far as I know. They were a hard slog up gradients. with the wheels being that small a bit of dirt or grit can derail them easy enough too. Having said that they're really nice wagons. Perhaps Dapol made improvements over the first batch. The wagons themselves need to be weathered mind you, the blue is really bright and the real ones got manky very quickly. Believe it or not there has been two Eddie the engines. The first is the one you have (I have one too, sweet loco) and then the second was when DB got the Stobart gig and painted up 66 048 (I think that was the number) Anyway it derailed on it's first outing for Stobart in Scotland and has since been dumped in Toton looking very sorry for itself. A write off I'd imagine. DRS also painted up a second loco in Stobart livery and called it 'James the Engine'; 66 412 I believe. Both since have emigrated to Eastern Europe!

Bart the Engine, a Hornby DB Schenker Class 92. Hope you can get those Dapol wagons running properly, I know people who've had problems with them.

Glad to help Tom!

From the USA directly (never had any problems, just be mindful of possible customs charges) http://www.modeltrainstuff.com and http://www.trainworld.com In the UK - http://www.modeljunction.info

BR Blue?

Yep, and has been for a long time now for long distance.

Or Fair City. Could you imagine?

Looks cheap and nasty to me, white wont stay clean for long. Wasn't a fan of the flick but the Skyfall 225 looked much better I thought... The Germans have done some nice ones too. How about something similar on a 201 Mr. Murphy? http://img.webme.com/pic/m/michels-bahnbilder/2948kl.jpg

Saw these all right. Ruddy awful!

Looking forward to getting 077. Seriously tempted by 111 but don't think the funds could take it!

It'll always be the dream! Looking forward to seeing Merlin mind you.

You can recreate it when you build up that kit, hang the preserved 141 off the back as a top and tail!

It's great that they're being allowed to stretch their legs a bit more for the Mallard 75 celebrations. Sure A4s are only getting into their stride at 90!

Nice one Seamus, like the way you went with different liveries on each!

Ha! Would you believe this loco had a similar experience? It held up quite well it must be said

great stuff Roy and welcome! Just wondering who makes the stock, the Deltic in particular?

Great model. Always loved the Cityswift livery. The Ps were dogs though! Much preferred ADs and VAs.

You don't look a day over 58.

Gotta love crocs. Must get myself one.