Around a dozen in working order, a few more in various states of build or repair. Very eclectic mix as much of it is show bargains I liked the look of.

But in terms of collecting towards a layout I try to find things to suit the West Highland Line of any period, or early BR south Wales steam.

The standard answer would appear to be "I want one more than I currently have"

For an Exhibition layout, I would say the sensible ideal is "two for each job" to cover for failures/servicing/cleaning and keep the show going...

Doesn't surprise me as they were mates back then, but Rod would have improved things.

I do have Reg Dwight's hits CDs but he's not really my cuppa tea either.
I saw him in concert at Watford football ground in the 70s and Rod the Mod showed up as a guest

There have been many threads on this over the years. If you use the search function you will find them.

Just wondering how many locos folks here have?

I now have 16 British N scale locos and I can only run 7-8 max on my layout at a time. So I'll run my layout in "LMS mode," "GWR mode," or "early BR," depending on my mood.

I've been into model railways for 22 years (starting with 00) but into N for only 11. I sold many of my 00 locos to fund my N scale layout.

I feel like I'm at the saturation point now but am always tempted to buy more at shows. I suspect many people can relate, yet I do hear of guys who have just 4 or 5 locos and seem quite content.

EDIT: Thanks for these comments! Another question (which I realize some have answered): Do you use most of them?

Quote from: Moonglum on January 07, 2026, 08:17:56 PMGoing back to Squeeze, not really my cuppa tea I am afraid. Seeing Elton Bog sorry John must have been a surprise for you Martin @port perran (good or bad!). After "Your Song" it was downhill all the way for me. Reg though did live just a stones throw from where I grew up and started his musical career performing in the "Northwood Hills Hotel" public house - missed that!

Tim

No, EJ is most definitely not my cuppa either although, as I remember, it was quite exciting at the time wondering just who would turn up.

Going back to Squeeze, not really my cuppa tea I am afraid. Seeing Elton Bog sorry John must have been a surprise for you Martin @port perran (good or bad!). After "Your Song" it was downhill all the way for me. Reg though did live just a stones throw from where I grew up and started his musical career performing in the "Northwood Hills Hotel" public house - missed that!

Tim

I have about ½ a dozen tracks by My Dying Bride but am very choosy. An awful lot of their stuff is dreadful

Very nice indeed @Moonglum .  I've never heard of Unicorn Heads but they are worth further investigation.

MDB is very pleasant @Newportnobby