Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 18, 2026, 02:54:27 PMReminds me - does anyone know what is actually going on with West Hill Wagon Works ? It's showing as dissolved on companies house but seems to be trading - I assume the owner took it private ?

Yes, exactly that. There is a long thread on RMWeb about it as it looks like they are a victim of their own success and delivery times are seriously slipping.

If you produce a mainstream model you'll be up against existing established vendors of the same product and lose

If you produce a product for a gap in the market then a mainstream vendor will announce one too (not suggesting malice it's just that most of the gaps in the market are kind of obvious as is what will sell so everyone has the same list)

If you produce a niche product you'll get low sales volumes.

If you produce anything vaguely modern you are trapped in a nightmare of design rights, copyrights, licensing and all the other mess that has taken away the ability to produce models.

In addition if you are "little people" you have zero traction over the factories and other people you depend upon. Your production slot is less important than a big regular customers.

I am actually very impressed that Revolution have been able to pull this off but I guess Ben is probably one of the best connected people in the entire rail industry 

I don't think KR will be the last domino to fall, but on the bright side we are increasingly getting many of the "impossible" models available as really easy to build and paint 3D prints. Just need the precoloured 3D printing to get up to scratch and price for the people who won't try painting stuff, or who can't manage it.

Reminds me - does anyone know what is actually going on with West Hill Wagon Works ? It's showing as dissolved on companies house but seems to be trading - I assume the owner took it private ?

Rehomes often make the best pets (we've had 3). They are so grateful for a loving home, peace and stability. Our last cat, Jasmine, was the exception - she was semi-feral to her dying day!

Cheers,

Chris

Quote from: Papyrus on June 18, 2026, 02:39:53 PMSo sorry to hear that, Rob, she looked a lovely girl. I know what you say, it's heart-breaking to lose a much-loved family member - we've done it 6 times since we've lived here (3 cats and 3 dogs) but we still come back for more. They just give us so much.

All the best,

Chris and Blanche (+ Lexie and Bella)

12 and a half years of love and devotion, since we took her on from her broken home. She was gentle, she was kind. Love to you and yours, Chris.

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 18, 2026, 02:25:11 PMhttps://www.rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm

Thanks Captain!

So sorry to hear that, Rob, she looked a lovely girl. I know what you say, it's heart-breaking to lose a much-loved family member - we've done it 6 times since we've lived here (3 cats and 3 dogs) but we still come back for more. They just give us so much.

All the best,

Chris and Blanche (+ Lexie and Bella)

Why can't the motor trade tell you exactly how much something will cost rather than drop "plus VAT" in at the last minute?

Quote from: Foxhound on June 18, 2026, 01:57:45 PMIn my experience, Farish 40s are a bit feeble. Dapol 22s will go anywhere and do anything. Excellent locos.

Interesting.    I haven't pushed past 10 US wagons, but creeping at about 10-15 scale mph with no slip I figure it's good for 12-15 British wagons or 8 Coaches.

Yeah, that little (but heavy!) 22 is awesome. Lost lights at one end, but besides that she's great. DCC fitted which may be moot but...

Quote from: lil chris on June 17, 2026, 08:19:51 PMJust got some good news today, following my checkup scan in May I have been told I am still all clear. For anyone who does not know I had cancer in 2023 and had a opperation, then had chemo in 2024 and was told all clear. So well happy, I had a feeling it would be ok because I was booked a telephone appointment, but still glad to find out proper. Been told by the hospital they will be keeping a check on me for the next 5 years, which is good to know.
Chris H.

Congratulations, Chris! That's great news.