Could be worse... Rod Stewart at Glastonbury, for instance 

Like the sound of whisky tasting Martin @port perran but no so the sound of Cast I am afraid!

Tim

Quote from: port perran on June 29, 2025, 08:26:37 PMKnockdhu 13 year old matured in ex rum casks (54.1%) and an Annandale non peated Sherry Cask edition bottled at 61.5%

Wow

I am modelling on a DCC layout and looking to replicate the various lighting effects on the Network Rail NMT set.

Has anyone done this previously for DCC Layout?

Can you advise the basic elements involved and appropriate supplier or other sources.

Have tried various methods so far none compatible with DCC.

Thanks in advance for any assistance or advice from those who have succeeded.

Kind regards,

GE

I was in Bristol yesterday for the 2025 Whisky Festival which was, as usual, very enjoyable and, of course, I purchased a couple of very interesting bottles.
For anyone interested in whisky they were an independent bottling (by Cadenheads) of a Knockdhu 13 year old matured in ex rum casks (54.1%) and an Annandale non peated Sherry Cask edition bottled at 61.5%. I think a few drops of water will be required with those two.
 
After the festival my two mates and I enjoyed a lovely meal in a nice tapas bar in the evening on the harbour side very close to the Bristol Docks Railway.
There was a musical event on the other side of the harbour and we were treated to a session by one of my favourite Indie bands - Cast.
I had no previous knowledge that the show was taking place but it brought back some great memories of the late 90s/ early 2000s.

Here's a snippet of Cast live in Liverpool :

Not quite sure what you mean there @zopadooper , but the brief glimpses of Glastonbury 2025 that I have seen so far have been pretty dire. I will catch up on I-player for the few bands I want to see and hear.

Tim

I used to be young enough to enjoy Glastonbury and other festivals.

Maybe now I am questioning if i need sound on my locos!

Quote from: cmason on June 29, 2025, 07:13:57 AMOf course it will still leave me with my perennial concern of painting teak (its like tartan paint, very difficult to apply with a single brush stroke

@cmason

Yes, I sympathize.  It seems that LNER modellers all have a different way of applying teak colour.  It's like their "secret sauce." 

I have a similar problem with my Isinglass coach kit for the BR era   According to the drawing notes that were included with the kit: 

"It is understood that all received BR crimson and cream livery but none the maroon." 

Living outside of the UK gives the perennial problem of trying to match BR Colours.  Shipping from the UK is not possible due to regulations. 

Unless anyone has any ideas, this will require more research and probably more trial-and-error purchases. 

Any suggestions for BR crimson and cream colours from paint brands that are available in the United States? 

Ian

Thanks for the further update, Ian, and best wishes for the build.

I don't need any more coaches, but could be tempted by a 52'6" corridor one-these were built for the GE section which I model, and were long lasting.

The early builds were dual braked, and as time passed, the 'short' coaches became more widespread.

As you say, lots of general information on the website, and it seems they would listen to scaling down any of the 4mm designs.

Martyn

@icairns

Ian,

thanks for the review. It is encouraging as I too have generally avoided coach kits having attempted very few and rather tended to stick to wagons (I am also not a great one for loco kits and I very much admire those who can do those well).

Since I have been looking at the Isinglass site for a while your post may well push me over the edge to purchasing.

Of course it will still leave me with my perennial concern of painting teak (its like tartan paint, very difficult to apply with a single brush stroke  ) ,

Colin.