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Absolute treasure that book. read it cover to cover and learned so much, really fascinating. Even mentions Webb and his steel sleepers.

Or if you worked on IBM documentation then it's 'An earth inversion unit - manual option'.

Did read that thread not long after it was started, even went as far as to pre-order 3 of the LNWR coaches, however cancelled them as decided to build PC models versions instead, although was half way through the first when bought 4 Ratio ones off ebay - the sides were lined and base shell...

Rails can be considered box shifters and for me they've always been the best. Speed of delivery, prices and quality of products as good or better than any other supplier. However, today received a promotion email re their Rapido Evolution coach range which are described as "prototypically...

With the LNWR the class name normally came from the name of the first member of the class to be built. However in the case of the Whitworth/Waterloo it was the first built and the first one to enter traffic - no cannot remember which is which. Similarly with the Problem/Lady of the Lake class...

Interesting the BBC report has his main manager saying how wonderful he has been in the job. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2r8egr73lo

Sensible not often said about these two - one a working cocker and the other a pomeranion (that hates everything outside the house).

Nuneaton had one but never managed to work out what information it was passing. I've got one on my hall floor, haven't decided whare to fix it yet, it is raher loud and the dogs may find it disturbing.

I expected that before saw Duchess of Sutherland a few years back. But when did see it was really suprised how good it looked. Same with red 8f - that had to be wrong but again turned out it suited it.

Realise it is fashionable to blame Trainfx on here but have you considered that Trainfx do not install their equipment, that is left to whoever is doing the refurbishment. So someone else installs it then it's tested and signed off by whoever. Has anyone told Trainfx about problems - they can't...

Unused and too nice, don't think ever went near BR.

Not quite the same, but George Stephenson invested in coal mining in areas where the railways he built would allow the coal be brought to market more cheaply. Also Snibston using Leicester and Swannington Railway built by Robert.

Google says Sprakar" is a Swedish verb meaning "crackle," "sparkle," or "spit,"

Plus the Patriot now they have someone competent working on it.

Doubt if you would have been employed by the LNWR for very long with that kind of attitude - staff comfort verses money. Smallpox and the need for disinfectant was not rare in those days, soak everything then wash well for third class, perhaps perfume for first. Forgot te most important factor...