I have not heard the original before nor indeed the album by Messrs Santana and McLaughlin. Comparing the two, I much prefer the original. CF's version is somewhat shrill for me. Interesting though Martin @port perran .

Cheers,

Tim

The Grand Staircase of Trevelver Castle, adorned with intricately carved bannisters and illuminated by crystal chandeliers, swept downward in an elegant, serpentine curve. Each step seemed to whisper tales of centuries past—nobles descending to galas, lovers stealing clandestine moments, and dignitaries making their grand entrances.

As Giles and Eli stood at the top of this magnificent architectural marvel, they faced a choice. The staircase divided into two curving sections – one beckoning to the left, the other to the right. For a breathless moment, their eyes met and locked, a cosmic charge crackling between them as unspoken possibilities sparked and smouldered in that heated gaze. Then, in unison and with an inexplicable certainty, they turned and descended the left-hand staircase, their fingers entwining as their hearts echoed the rhythm of the promised waltz awaiting in the Great Hall below.

The castle's ancient stones of Cornish granite seemed to hum with shared histories, and the flickering lanterns along its walls cast dancing shadows upon the sett floor. In this castle of dreams, the Grand Staircase and the Great Hall stood as silent witnesses to countless stories – a tapestry of chance encounters, longing glances, and the vibrant promise of magic shimmering in the air.

At the foot of the staircase, a vaulted stone corridor beckoned, its arched ceiling adorned with vibrant frescoes depicting mythical realms. Scenes of the fabled, long-lost Atlantis unfolded, as did visions of the voyages of the revered Twelve: the Poet, Physician, Farmer, Scientist, Magician, Architect, Astronomer, Musician, Philosopher, Artisan, Guardian, and Historian. And dominating the corridor's end, the arrival of the Last Queen-Priestess – the revered founder of the very female line that would, centuries later, adopt the name Trevelver from its family seat. But beyond this mystical, crimson-carpeted passageway lay their much-anticipated destination – the Great Hall itself.

The Hall was impressive and lofty, its sturdy walls of granite quarried from the ancient Cornish landscape. Though not opulently adorned, it exuded an aura of stately grandeur. Massive oak beams supported the vaulted ceiling while the walls were hung with richly woven tapestries. One sprawling textile captured the clashing knights and banners of the famed Battle of Sampford Courtenay – a pivotal medieval conflict during the Cornish Rebellion of 1497. In the Hall's heart, a cavernous fireplace of carved marble crackled with warmth and invitation. Lanterns flickered with dancelike movements, their buttery yellow glow casting kaleidoscopic shadows across the granite sett floor.

The Great Hall beckoned Giles and Eli inward like a charismatic promised land – an invitation to step into a realm where laughter, music, and giddy anticipation whirled like the snowflakes swirling outside. They stepped forward in sync, their souls converging, their hearts echoing the tender cadence of the waltz awaiting them amongst the growing revelry.

Quote from: njee20 on Yesterday at 03:21:35 PMNo first hand experience, but someone on Facebook reported they weren't good. With Electra back up and running under the new owners I'd be asking them if they've got gaps in the range.

Hope to see more decals from electra
In fact, I converted nearly junk 43 to Midland pullman livery, and if I get class 91, going to make 91110  Battle of Britain memorial flight.

No first hand experience, but someone on Facebook reported they weren't good. With Electra back up and running under the new owners I'd be asking them if they've got gaps in the range. 

In ebay, user named Chris code trees sells n gauge decals for hst/coaches.
I tried Electra's decals for my old farish's class 43, and curious about Chris's vinyl decals.
At least, it has more options than Electra's, but is it worth?

I'm finding it rather odd that no manufacturer has produced Yeoman PGAs, apart from the old Farish Poole version. Loads of haulage possibilities.
Pre-TOPS blue diesels too —there's no 55 or 47 to go with the reversed blue/grey Pullmans.
Oh yes, Commonwealth bogies for the current Mark 1s too.

I enjoyed it but they seemed so studious it was almost like the first time they'd played it

Quote from: Roy L S on May 02, 2024, 01:31:21 PM

Quote from: Carmont on May 01, 2024, 08:28:31 PMNBL Type 2 Class 21/29
MK1 TPO Stowage Van & TPO Stowage Brake
Oakbank Oil Co./BP 40 Ton bogie tank wagon

Good shout, I would love a 21/29. Sadly I think that when RevolutioN proposed it as a crowdfunded initiative back in 2015 it was maybe a bit too early in their existence and the crowdfunding model not well proven.

I hope they revisit the 21/29 at some point.

Craig

Quote from: Jim Martin on May 23, 2024, 03:55:27 PMAre this:

Quote from: Carmont on May 01, 2024, 08:28:31 PMOakbank Oil Co./BP 40 Ton bogie tank wagon

and this:
https://flic.kr/p/RFLGUE

the same thing?

Jim

Yes that's it.  Only three produced, I understand.  At the very least only three taken over by BP Shell.

I came across this track this morning by Chris Forsyth.
It's a cover of Meditation by John McLaughlin from the fabulous Love, Devotion Surrender of 1973.
For all the guitar loving folk out there, you might like this one. We'll see :
https://youtu.be/h2NT-XhqnpU?si=ca8bDhSAoLzAytMD

It's a shame that the band don't really seem to be enjoying themselves much.