do/did bach/farish produce a Stanier 2-6-4 tank loco ? I thought i had one--but cant find it. I know they did the Fairburn--and the standard 80*** type--ive got those.

Or did i imagine it?

@msr Your engine has the transitional Arnold couplings (standard N couplings with the additional pole to connect to the older tin-hook type) and these date it to 1963 only.
The model 0260 with the tin-hook couplings was made until 1962, and from 1964 the standard couplings without the pole were used.

Being a retired postie I still chat with a number of my old colleagues that are still gainfully employed by RM.

A sorry tale they tell. Nowhere near enough staff and far too many parcels to deliver. Managers telling them to do what they can whilst knowing it won't all be delivered and moral at rock bottom so many posties have given up and do the minimum they can get away with as no once cares.

A sad demise of a company I once enjoyed working for.

Quote from: mickeyflinn on October 06, 2026, 01:36:35 PMRoyal Mail    
15 days for a 1st class letter to travel less than 75 miles.
Nothing more to say!!!

Knowing RM, it's probably travelled at least 350 miles

Quote from: Bealman on October 06, 2026, 02:01:23 AMMy daughter got hit by a bloke on one of those stupid e bikes this morning. She's ok apparently but knocked around with a lot of bark off.

Bloody things ought to be banned. At the very least, much tighter regulation. As far as I see it, they are a motor vehicle and should be on the road.

Sorry to hear and absolutely! They should be off sidewalks and on roads as a vehicle. 

Quote from: GlenEglise on September 30, 2026, 09:46:49 PMThe model 3d print was by @F2Andy and may possibly still be available form him.

They are! Message me if interested.

ETA: also available on Cults3d if you want to print it for yourself.

Royal Mail    
15 days for a 1st class letter to travel less than 75 miles.
Nothing more to say!!!

A selection of 'Broken Peach' who @Trainfish put me onto.
Here's one in 'plain clothes' i.e. not in costume. Some very good harmonies

My understanding is that this model, without handrails, was produced from 1962 until 1964. I bought mine secondhand in 1970 from Beatties in Southgate and it was already in a play-worn condition. It has always run like a jet-propelled rocket!

...and require licence and insurance...

Cheers,

Chris