What an interesting video! Classic example of never checking out what's on your own doorstep.

Going to Sydney that way sure beats the old Parramatta road/Great Western highway where I found myself in traffic during the seventies!

I tried to do this a couple of times. I used to be in Sydney almost every week for a couple of days, and at one point was running a project with NSW roads which were based out at Paramatta at the time.
I would take the train to Paramatta and then tried to take the cat back, but was thwarted on both occasions due to water levels in the river. If I ever make it back to Sydney will have to try and do this.
A bit like the Manly ferry, a good way to do a cheap cruise and see the sights of Sydney.

I have limited my hobby budget for photography and model railways.
This forces me to keep thinking about what I really want to buy.
I'm building a small branch line and only buy stock that is more or less appropriate for the line. It should be GW approx 1930 but I stretch the period to BR western region.
I make 'to do' lists and only buy what I need for the next task.

Lesson learnt: buy appropriate stock when it is available because sometimes you have to wait for years for a next run.

Jan

Hi all,

If you haven't been to Sydney, or it's been a while, have a sticky at this. I was surprised that I watched it all the way through, but really enjoyed it.

I live a little to the north of Parramatta and am embarrassed to say that I've not done the RiverCat trip to and from the Quay. I think I should.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atnAyR9u-6A

Mark

Oh Scott,

 That old chestnut, it can get worse the less money you have.  I used to save for months and then go to a show (we only have 1 or 2 a year here I can get to) and then I walk in with my savings, only to walk out again because there were too many things I liked, couldn't decide and ended up making myself miserable!

I've stopped that sort of thing now mostly, I still have to save for months, but I try not to buy online, or at least tell myself I can't so I don't build expectations and just window shop.  That said I'm hankering for some Japanese models, so saving again and the stuff I've stuck in my wanted list at PlazaJapan is eye watering . It'll be tough to decide what to get when I finally think I've saved enough to justify an order!

Good luck!  You're not alone!

Graham

Not having access to unlimited funds I need to pick my spots, but I find I spend HOURS scouring the web, researching, reviewing, contemplating,  etc... and tie myself in knots.

I end up missing out at times, and striking too soon at others.

I'm not seeking advice, rather fellow travelers to commiserate with. 

Wondering how others' journeys are like.

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At some point I want to do the 45ft bryboxs and the reefers .

If anyone knows a way into Tesco it would be handy for the Info

Arran sent pm
Industry info for maritime transport and Drs Carlisle
Who handle flows.  In meantime will have a look as interested in 8os and 70s freightliner/ containers

Appreciate links as in previous posts. Chris

Quote from: geoffc on May 01, 2026, 09:53:54 AMThe Tesco white reefers please

At some point I want to do the 45ft bryboxs and the reefers .

If anyone knows a way into Tesco it would be handy for the Info

Another vote for threading them onto the handrail wire first, then fit the knob into the hole - if necessary with the tiniest amount of superglue into the hole first using a cocktail stick tip.

Same technique for things like roof isolators and bus-bars for electric locos

Thanks, gents, much appreciated. It's rare to get unanimity on how to do something, so your way must be the best! I particularly like the idea of putting a bend in one end - I'll give that a go.

Cheers,

Chris