Gawd, you've sparked some memories with that, Mick. I had that album and used to listen to it all the time in the terraced house I shared with 5 other dropkicks in 1972. I think Yes may have even performed in Stockton!

Depends on what you think of blokes in Tutus, I suppose   

Just meant to be a bit of fun. It didn't snow on my layout but I was quite happy when it AI-did.

I work in an industry when both generative AI and agentic AI is a concern, but we're working to embrace it, and police it with appropriate guardrails. I'm on an AI council to examine and approve or deny AI-driven projects.

"Make Moorpark snowy" as an AI project would not have received a whole lot of attention.

I'm sorry this thread became a little dark, not the intent.

Love it.

Hmm... Having seen certain of these AI generated/manipulated images that have been included on this thread, I've decided that it's simply all far TUTU much for me...

Editorial in today's Sydney Telegraph

The 'Guido Fawkes' gunpowder van and triple pack of Iron Minks in BR (W) arrived today.
Very, very nice and free running.

Quote from: Hailstone on December 08, 2025, 05:13:08 PMI couldn't resist another 600 warship at £89.50 from Rails of Sheffield, and added weathering. it arrived a couple of days ago and this is the first chance that I have had to show it off.



this is the first time that I have added basic weathering to a diesel loco and I think that it's not bad at all. as for the bogies? 5 minutes work with a swiss file - It took me longer to  get the body off to switch off the cab lights (I wonder why Farish ship DC locos with them on?)

Regards,

Alex

I received the replacement keeper plates for my D601 from Bachmann today - very speedy delivery. Simple enough to swap with the dodgy ones, and at the same time I popped the body off to fit a chip and permanently switch of the cab lights (as they wouldn't seem to turn off using F3 and 4 as shown on the instructions).

It has been running in for a couple of hours now, the mechanism is very smooth and quiet. Aside from the "hiccup" with the bogies it must be said it is a very nice model indeed.

Roy

I am reminded of Noddy Holder's comment about hating hearing *that* song as Christmas nears, then remembering it's his pension


In the meantime though:

God take those merry gentlemen
and put them on a bus
I do not care where it goes
But make it far from us
To save us all from drunken wails
The vomit and the fuss

Oh tidings of humbug and woe
tidings of humbug and woe
Oh tidings of humbug and woe

Oh god those merry gentlemen
are singing in the street
They sound like sheep that are lost
A woeful whining bleat
I wish they'd learn to sing in tune
Or maybe keep the beat

Oh tidings of humbug and woe
tidings of humbug and woe
Oh tidings of humbug and woe

I wish those merry gentlemen
Were all put on a train
And sent to somewhere distant
And not let back again
I'd even pay the fares for some
To clear it from my brain

Oh tidings of humbug and woe
tidings of humbug and woe
Oh tidings of humbug and woe

God take those merry gentlemen
And guide them to a bar
Keeping them drinking all the night
So they cannot walk that far
And we shall have a silent night
And no more mental scars

Oh tidings of humbug and woe
tidings of humbug and woe
Oh tidings of humbug and woe

Oh tidings of humbug and woe
tidings of humbug and woe
Oh tidings of humbug and woe

Classic FM overdo the Christmas "music