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#81
N Gauge Discussion / Re: How many locos?
Last post by Will_J - January 08, 2026, 07:39:15 AM
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.
#82
N Gauge Discussion / Re: How many locos?
Last post by PLD - January 08, 2026, 07:33:30 AM
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...
#83
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Bealman - January 08, 2026, 05:10:40 AM
Doesn't surprise me as they were mates back then, but Rod would have improved things.
#84
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Newportnobby - January 08, 2026, 05:02:56 AM
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
#85
N Gauge Discussion / Re: How many locos?
Last post by Bealman - January 08, 2026, 04:21:53 AM
There have been many threads on this over the years. If you use the search function you will find them. :thumbsup:
#86
N Gauge Discussion / How many locos?
Last post by GreenDiesel - January 08, 2026, 03:59:28 AM
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?
#87
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by port perran - January 07, 2026, 08:28:24 PM
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.
#88
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Moonglum - January 07, 2026, 08:17:56 PM
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
#89
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Newportnobby - January 07, 2026, 07:10:40 PM
I have about ½ a dozen tracks by My Dying Bride but am very choosy. An awful lot of their stuff is dreadful
#90
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by port perran - January 07, 2026, 06:58:27 PM
Very nice indeed @Moonglum .  I've never heard of Unicorn Heads but they are worth further investigation.

MDB is very pleasant @Newportnobby
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