OK, not exactly from the big man himself,
but from his helpers at the National 'Elf Service..

earlier in the year I wasn't totally convinced that I would not be spending this christmas alone, but due to his helpers, SWMBO was still here, and with a recent check showing no recurrance of the cancer.

can't think of a better present, to be honest.

hope you all got what you were hoping for this year as well.

Alan. Happy christmas. Happy days and we are all rooting for mrs jenkins and you. Stay warm happy modelling. Chris

Matching sets of four mugs, place mats and coasters featuring steam locos, Tornado, 2 streaks and a Duchess

Got a B17 and a Tomytec chassis for a couple of projects, but the best present was our neighbour's daughter, who's 8 week old baby girl had been diagnosed with a heart problem that they were having a real time diagnosing - we found out this morning that it's a tear between the two ventricles, but it's apparently not an uncommon issue and surgery rates - if needed - are very good. Yes it may require surgery on an infant, which is still scary, but at least we know what's up and that the docs have good experience treating it. We'll take it!

Ross.

SCOTRAIL MARK 3 COACHES in 'N' GAUGE – SPECIAL EDITION

This 4-coach set, which is exclusive to C&M Models,

and

2 sets of

First Caledonian Sleeper - No Band and Gold Stripe Mk3 Twin Pack i.e. Unbranded for the take-over by SERCO

Having trained my relatives over the years, today the dear people stumped up enough Rails of Sheffield vouchers to pay for my M7 and ½ a class 28 when they arrive.
Now then - do I want the 'Bo' or 'Co' end of the 28?

Quote from: Newportnobby on December 25, 2021, 06:20:31 PM
Having trained my relatives over the years, today the dear people stumped up enough Rails of Sheffield vouchers to pay for my M7 and ½ a class 28 when they arrive.
Now then - do I want the 'Bo' or 'Co' end of the 28?

Surely the 'Co' end would give you more for your money 

To Match my N gauge version!

Lovely stories / results here folks, very Christmasy!

Anyway, my spoilt rampant consumer self secured funds for a Revolution Trains / Rainbow Railways 59/2 "First and Last" twin pack.

Note "funds", because trying to explain the above to my relatives would have been a real challenge 

All the best to everybody

Skyline2uk

that looks fantastic!

i love lego trains. 

Quote from: Newportnobby on December 25, 2021, 06:20:31 PM
Having trained my relatives over the years, today the dear people stumped up enough Rails of Sheffield vouchers to pay for my M7 and ½ a class 28 when they arrive.
Now then - do I want the 'Bo' or 'Co' end of the 28?

I think the ho-ho-ho version would be more appropriate today 

I bought one as a lockdown treat earlier this year. It is a superb piece of design which now sits on the mantelpiece in my kitchen.

NGS Hunslet, Farish Autocoach & a Farish Toad brake van, all destined for the colliery layout 

Cheers, Stu

I got one of those last year, nice little model!

Another Christmas present to yourself as well - you get to move this thread; hardly N gauge.

A Digitrax DT602 to add to my DCS52, giving me individual control of three locos (or consists) at a time.