Worrying that even bad weather doesn't put off the UFOs (middle picture). 

Cheers,

Chris

Quote from: jpendle on April 05, 2024, 07:39:48 PMThere doesn't seem to be a mildy put out thread, so this one will have to do 

I've been eagerly awaiting delivery of 2 brand new Farish CL158's purchased from Kernow last weekend.

Bu Wednesday they had cleared customs in LA and on Thursday they were at a transfer hub in California, but not the one that the USPS normally use for my stuff.
I checked this morning and found out that they had arrived in Oregon and were out for delivery, which was a bit of a surprise because I live in Colorado 

Checking again, half an hour ago, and the parcel is back at the Post Office in Oregon and "moving through the system" 

Hopefully they should be here early next week, we'll see.

John P

have they arrived, looking forward to seeing them running on Wigan Wallgate

Great, isn't it. 

Ordered some of that plastic push fit racking from B & Q.
Available online only, not instore.
Click & collect not available on this item - B & Q will deliver F.O.C.
They give themselves a 4 day window in which to deliver.

This is called progress

It doesn't stop there... it's still pouring, but something WORSE... just around the corner to the bus stop at 5pm on a typical afternoon. I was stuck in that for half an hour!



Oh, that's the bowling club on the right, by the way.





...just for Domino's pizzas. Better be good! It doesn't matter really, last week they were so bad, Mrs B complained, and these three tonight were free!

In all fairness to the place, they provided cleanup workers after the weekend floods with free pizzas.

Giles takes a long pull of beer as he thinks back to two weeks earlier before describing the scene to Jeremy in the finest detail. On that chilly, foggy early December evening, after a long and difficult journey from Chelsea, they had, as had become their custom, entered Eli's East London studio.

"Eli's studio is located on a narrow cobblestoned street in Shoreditch and has its entrance through an aged dark oak door. The door is secured by black iron hinges, showing signs of slight rust. Above the entrance, a faded sign reads 'E. Turner: Painter and Decorator'. Left by a previous occupant of part of the old warehouse, Eli appropriated it for herself."

"A typical example of Eli's wry humour, Giles?"

"Perhaps, Jeremy. As Eli says, she is a painter, and she decorates... people's lives. So, ..."

"Very true!" Jeremy gives a slow wink. "Please continue, Giles."

"You unlock the door, turn the tarnished brass doorknob, and push hard to open it. The door creaks, revealing a long corridor with peeling wallpaper dimly lit by a rear window. When you close the heavy door behind you, it muffles outside sounds. You flick a Bakelite switch, and a bare bulb on a clockwork timer faintly shines from the lofty ceiling.

"Eli's attic studio occupies the top floor of this centuries-old building. Four flights of narrow, creaking wooden stairs, worn smooth by countless footsteps, lead upwards. Each stair protests slightly under your weight, urging a gentle ascent.

"The initial ascent begins at the end of the echoing ground-floor corridor. Along the right-hand side, stairs lead up to the first landing, their edges showing the wear of countless footsteps. At the top, the front landing awaits—a small, square space bathed in muted light. Against the bare wall rests a solitary chair, its paint chipped. Through the oblong iron-barred window, you glimpse the world below, framed like a sepia-toned photograph.

"To your right, the second flight of stairs stretches upward, now heading toward the back of the building. As you climb, the wood creaks underfoot as if whispering secrets from those who've ascended before.

"The rear landing materialises—a small space where, when it's not foggy or cloudy, sunlight filters through another one of the iron-barred windows, casting elongated shadows on the bare wooden floor and dust motes dance. The view outside reveals the rear yard where ivy clings to ancient brick walls.

"The third flight, once more leading to the building's front, ascends more steeply. The landing's window frames a different view of the scene below, cobblestones glistening through patches of swirling fog. You catch glimpses of passersby—strangers intersecting briefly before diverging again.

"The final flight, leading to the back again, seems to stretch toward eternity. Your legs ache, but your destination is in sight. The top landing, lit by another oblong window, feels like a homecoming. A wooden rocking chair awaits, its seat worn smooth by countless sitters. The iron bars on the landing window filter available light. Outside, the city unfolds—a patchwork of rooftops, spires, and hidden yards.

"The entrance to Eli's studio is guarded by a thick, unyielding dark green painted steel door. Its flat surface bears the marks of time—dents, scratches, and a hint of rust—witnessing countless comings and goings. Three heavy hinges anchor it to its steel frame, each bolted securely. The robust locking mechanism—deadbolts and bars—slides into place with a resounding click, ensuring Eli's sanctuary remains protected."

"Well done, Giles. You've done a fine job of ensuring the security of Eli's studio. Now, what lies beyond that secondhand steel door whose frame you had cemented in place?"

Hi guys,

OK - so I've started going through the linjks and have found a lot of the information I am seeking.

Why am I seeking 'old' information?

I recently tried to answer someones query and needed to refer back in time...

I went to my 'paper archive' of Graham Farish and Farish catalogues (all catalogues and promotional material going right back to the first N Gauge leaflet produced) only to find that most were falling apart, deteriorated over time due to being in a non controlled environment (the Loft).

So, not wanting to just lose the information - that is why I am asking about other sources for the information I had on paper.

Thanks for your help - most appreciated!

Phil H

Quote from: AdeV on April 08, 2024, 11:09:15 AMHah - I like that one...

For us computer nerds, there are 4 kinds of "ware" in computing:

Hardware - the computer itself
Firmware - the programs embedded within the hardware that make it work properly
Software - the stuff you run on the hardware
Wetware - the individual driving the software...

Problems are often to be found in the wetware...

Curiously, the definitions of wetware I know is the human element in computing, anything biological.

Arguably one of the greatest pieces of Southern Rock ever made. Itused to be a biker's anthem too

Ramsay's British Model Trains Catalogue (9th edition, 2015 – last one published) has a lot of information.  A digital version can be purchased for £19.99 here:

https://pocketmags.com/british-railway-modelling-magazine/ramsays-guide-to-model-trains-9th-edition

The information provided in this catalogue includes manufacturer catalogue number, railway company, livery, running number, and date introduced.

In addition to original Graham Farish (Poole) and Graham Farish by Bachmann, the catalogue also includes lists from other British N gauge manufacturers including Arnold by Hornby, Dapol, DJ Models, Ixion, Lima (British), Lone Star, Mathieson, Minitrix (British), Peco, Union Mills, and Wrenn Micromodels. 

As others have mentioned above, Engee Publishing (i.e., Howard Foy of N Gauge Now magazine) publishes reference books on N gauge locomotives, coaches (produced between 1967-2020), and freight wagons (1967-2020) as follows:

The Collector's Guide to British Passenger Rolling Stock is available here:

https://www.ngaugemodelling.co.uk/ourshop/prod_7541447-COLLECTORS-GUIDE-TO-BRITISH-PASSENGER-ROLLING-STOCK-IN-N-GAUGE-19672020.html

The Collector's Guide to British Freight Rolling Stock is available here:

https://www.ngaugemodelling.co.uk/ourshop/prod_7693856-COLLECTORS-GUIDE-TO-BRITISH-FREIGHT-ROLLING-STOCK-IN-N-GAUGE-19672020.html

The Spotter's Guide to British Locomotives and Other Motive Power in N gauge is out of print but I understand that it is scheduled to be updated and available at TINGS 2024. 

While the above publications from Engee Publishing do contain errors, they are still a valuable guide to anyone wanting to trace a particular model.  Howard Foy encourages comments and corrections (and I have sent him a few). 

Ian