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People like to pee on the old Lima models these days, but the truth is with proper care the motor will run forever. Plus, they had better molding and detail than other models of the time. My Lima MK2's still look OK running behind my new locos.

My own class 50 arrived today. Stunning model on all fronts. Will give it a proper running in this weekend but have to say I'm delighted with it so far.

And all sorted! Great service from Aacurascale as always…

OK @Warbonnet @BosKonay Ordered a class 50 on Friday and got a text this morning saying import duties of €75 due on the parcel. Is this correct? I was under the impression that we wouldn't get hit with these charges? **Reached out first to Accurascale directly, just got an email saying they are looking into it**

I used Woodlands Scenics foam underlay for my current layout and I'm very happy with it. As a cheaper option you could use foam underlay for flooring. https://www.screwfix.ie/p/vitrex-5mm-xps-premium-underlay-board-9-76m-/757VJ?tc=EI6&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19671794314&gbraid=0AAAAADmaiedyZsYd1UYkm1ZI93KNFQg4O&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD6rbwEOvmQdNzuPFrl3m4cA26bUaKbDcSAKlwIqLiTWMHvSj0eoDhUaAj6mEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#product_additional_details_container You would need to cut it but it would work put pretty cheap.

Loved that show, it was like Monty Python for kids!

That wasn't lost on me!

Yeah but neither company is bringing any production back to the US. Hasbro production in China stands at 50% and they stated they will reduced that to 40% by 2026, hardly earth-shattering. Mattel are talking about moving some production to other countries again, not the US. They also said they would counter the tariffs by raising prices in the US. So whatever the Mango Mussolini is telling people, his tariffs are not going to have the effect he claimed they would.

The reason they are building warships and nuclear missiles is because other countries keep improving theirs. It's not rocket science.

Couldn't resist. I missed out on the first run so ordered the BR Blue 31418.

Good to know Boskonay, thanks.

My details are correct but none of my preorders are there.

Looks really good! By the way, bristles from a brush make really good reeds and long grass.

Awesome! Can't wait to run these in a mixed rake with some Cravens!