Quote from: Bob G on January 01, 2026, 01:41:38 AM

Quote from: Graham on January 01, 2026, 12:10:30 AMJust ordered some spares from Bachmann, great they have them in stock, but 30 quid for postage.
Really, it was only 25 a few weeks ago.
Still I suppose it is either get the spares of have the loco's sit in the display cabinet.

That's ridiculous. I guess it's aggregated P&P per item?

Yes it is ridiculous, there were 10 axels and one bogie frame, I think they are also recovering the VAT. Last time it was a complete bogie which cost 25 and the postage was 25.
Will have to look elsewhere for the spares or get them shipped to my brother, and pick up from there.
Still, as George says, it could be because we are upside or as Mick says it is because we are a long way away.

Aye, and not only that, we're upsidedown remember 

Quote from: Bob G on January 01, 2026, 01:41:38 AM

Quote from: Graham on January 01, 2026, 12:10:30 AMJust ordered some spares from Bachmann, great they have them in stock, but 30 quid for postage.
Really, it was only 25 a few weeks ago.
Still I suppose it is either get the spares of have the loco's sit in the display cabinet.

That's ridiculous. I guess it's aggregated P&P per item?

Maybe not. It's a long way to Tipperary Orstralia

Quote from: Graham on January 01, 2026, 12:10:30 AMJust ordered some spares from Bachmann, great they have them in stock, but 30 quid for postage.
Really, it was only 25 a few weeks ago.
Still I suppose it is either get the spares of have the loco's sit in the display cabinet.

That's ridiculous. I guess it's aggregated P&P per item?

Just ordered some spares from Bachmann, great they have them in stock, but 30 quid for postage.
Really, it was only 25 a few weeks ago.
Still I suppose it is either get the spares of have the loco's sit in the display cabinet.

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New Year's Eve, 2025 at the bus stop.



Looks exciting, right? Wollongong council even cancelled the fireworks down at the harbour, saying the waves were crashing over the breakwater and the fireworks platforms on the harbour would not be stable enough to let them off safely.

I'm so upset the tears are running down me legs

Anyway, Happy New Year everyone. I'm hoping 2026 doesn't see me on the operating slab so often as 2025!

Well it's New Year's morning here now after that major thread hijack. I'm gonna have to come over there and sort you lot out 

JD with Zero sugar Coca Cola surely, one must look after one's figure 

Quote from: Trainfish on December 31, 2025, 04:08:06 PM

Quote from: port perran on December 31, 2025, 03:53:40 PMYour going to need the whole bottle to get a good enogh dose of honey.
Tis only 35% though

I'm sure a few beer chasers will help out with the shortfall. Bottle now open   

It's VERY important to keep well hydrated.