Thank You


Hello Chums

Thank you very much indeed for all those nice things you said about the amazingly brief mini-series. It was especially kind of you. But, I fear you might have encouraged me. I left a lot out of the mini-series - @port perran mentioned an example - the Kylchap exhaust saga for No. 71000. I'm wondering about perhaps posting some 'Occasional Specials' covering specific matters that were either left out of the mini-series or glossed over.

@Cols made a helpful suggestion:-

Quote from: Cols on October 31, 2025, 06:45:14 PMSo... Is that the lot???
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However, I was hoping that the work of Sam Ell at Swindon, and the fitting of double chimneys to all of the "Kings" and many of the "Castles", would feature within your excellent "mini series"... But this is not a whinge. [...]

I almost included these engines in the final section but it was already threatening to be overlong (which it proved to be). Such a postington, or, series of postingtons, might usefully cover some of the other improvements made to these splendid 4-6-0s in their last decade in BR service.

So, that might not be the lot after all - there is an emerging possibility the astoundingly brief mini-series could continue in a slightly modified form. If it does, I promise I'll continue with the SuperSilly, irreverent writing style. Anyone wanting textbook-style can get themselves a textbook.

I even have an idea an idea for the first new postington and it won't involve much work. But first, I'll need to consult our SussexSage and Bluebell Railway correspondent - Floreat vapor!

Thanks, again, for all your kindness.


'N' Gauge is Such Fun!

Many thanks for looking and all best wishes.

Au reservoir for now

John

0950 Australia 123 for 9
5 wickets Stokes

Woke up at 3 ack emma so put TNT Sports on to see England 4 wickets down with less than a hundred on the board
That outfield on the Perth ground is immaculate but huge!!
Watched for 90 minutes then went back to bed thinking "This is not good"
This morning I find we scored 172 all out but the Aussies were 91 for 6 so things aren't so bad after all
I'll watch the highlights on TNT at 13.00hrs later today

At this rate (30-3) it'll be all over tomorrow!

And the very good news - Smith is out.

England 172 all out
Least Harry Brook 52, Pope 46, Smith 33 and Archer striking 2nd ball of Australia innings and its freezing cold in the UK

Uh-huh

So went out to the garage, to test some trains and watch the ashes in peace, wore my lucky England shirt and everything.
Come on England, all out in 2 sessions!!!!!
What is going on.
I promised myself I would always support England in the Ashes even though I have lived in Aus far longer than I lived in the UK and support Aus in every other sport, when it comes to the Ashes I just can't bring myself to switch.
Lets hope the bowlers do a better job than the batsmen.

QuoteOK so I'm now modelling in OO and N, because OO gives me the opportunity to complete a layout more quickly and to explore DCC sound. It's like a new girlfriend. N is quiet for me now.

N is only quiet because you're doing sound in OO 

John P

OK so I'm now modelling in OO and N, because OO gives me the opportunity to complete a layout more quickly and to explore DCC sound. It's like a new girlfriend. N is quiet for me now.

But selling stock, I'm sorry to say that the NPorium gets lots of looks but nobody bites (unless the buyer really wants it or you underprice it).

The same stock sells on EBay at higher prices. Honestly it does.

So what does that say about this community? Even users here buy from me on EBay rather than here?

Or you know me and trust me and just buy from me directly. Because you know I won't let you down.

I'm afraid that most buyers just want to feel they have done over the seller and made a killing, whereas for me, a sale means we are both happy about the deal.

So hang on to your kit. Or be ruthless when you sell it.

Bob

Quote from: ntpntpntp on November 20, 2025, 04:25:18 PMLeave it a few months and see if the mojo returns?  I've had long periods (up to a year) where model railways have been left alone, but I always come back

Great advice.

If (when?) you decided to return to the hobby, you'd almost certainly regret selling.

And things always seem to be worth so much more when you're a buyer rather than a seller.

Why not leave your trains somewhere safe and go off and do something else for a while?

With all good wishes.

John