Basil

Not sure why it's down, but backups are available on the wayback machine.

Updated to tomorrow now.

There isn't an alternative (that I know of). Most beneficial take home for modellers would be to consider taking a stab - soldering that is possible without fancy kit/mad skillz. Some solid tutorials here from a chap using a cheap, generic iron to do surface mount components (inc. SO8 chips with <1mm between pins). Damaged PCBs (vs dislodged components) may be much less fixable, particularly if it's multi-layer.

Hi Mayner, Any plans to produce the CVR van for sale? Been on my agenda to make a few for years now without any progress. Appreciate I'm likely one of two/three potential customers...

Fantastic stuff. Been out of the hobby for years and missed out on these!

Backwoods did a kit but this 3D print + halling motor bogie is attractive. https://www.shapeways.com/product/YRVXZZ8J3/00n3-clogher-valley-tram-engine?optionId=63579592&li=shops Theres even a ready to run offering (albeit 009) https://www.fourdees.co.uk/clogher

OO Works UG class https://www.ebay.ie/itm/374483153701 Another rake of locos from this seller too https://m.ebay.ie/seller?sid=andy13052004&_trksid=p2349624.m3561.l49544

Because record prices are inherently notable. Some want to discuss it, even if there is little/nothing new to be said. Unfortunately a 'bouyant' resale market absolutely affects those of us trying to purchase effected models. edit: affect/effect

Picked this up the other day. Great to see your work and some 00n3 in the mainstream.

"Superheating" your J15 with old car tyres?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175393670372 Not as swish as the Murphy Models class 111 but still!

For connoisseurs of old Lima pancake motor Class 201s there is an Enterprise (River Lagan) on UK eBay for £150. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403540813292 Not sure what these are worth Vs later Murphy's but FYI