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I can't offer any help, but look forward to hearing from 'someone who knows'.
Fantastic photo, by the way. It almost looks like a winking face with that offset hooded window.

Very nicely-filmed. I wonder why the tender wheelset has a cog on it's axle.. I think it's a third connection to the rack. Obviously the tender and loco are a set and presumably the weight of the tender (especially when loaded) helps with adhesion on those ridiculously steep parts! EDITED to add: D...

Looking good Aaron. I'm sure you'll make an excellent job of it whichever spec/colour you opt for, let alone the weathering opportunities.

Good to see you back and engaged with 16mm again. And that is a brilliant looking baby G. I'm sure Malcolm will be pleased that he can be sure that it will be cherished by you.

I found this video on YouTube yesterday. It's train related, but not a garden railway. The quality of the recording is stunning, as are the colours and traction. I would certainly recommend watching on as big a screen as possible to enjoy the splendour. An excellent way to while away 37 minutes. htt...

That looks to be well thought out, and clever use of plastic rainwater pipe for the legs. I look forward to seeing how it develops.

That's a really effective technique Rik, and it wouldn't even need to be a steam iron. Making the former looks like the hardest part of that job.

Great video as usual Rik. I particularly like the end scene (December) - that slight incline really adds a level of realism to the whole scene.

That's fabulous. Mamod use (or used to) a coiled wire like miniature curtain rod for the drive bands, cut to length and just 'screwed' into its other end. Certainly more durable than elastic - just cut to the length required and 'screw' the narrowed end into the other. https://www.mamodonline.co.uk/...

I must make a note of that definition of rebuild. It may come in very handy!

Hi Bertie, I had issues viewing it from your website too. Using a Samsung Galaxy A8, I can get about a minute in and then it just locks up! Fortunately I was able to download it and view it direct - great stuff! Very stirring

That's some impressive weathering Aaron. I've not heard of that technique before (or if I have, I've forgotten all about it).

Bartsharp. https://www.bartsharpairbrush.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1688749284.7308011054992675781250 This company provide a wealth of airbrush equipment as well as many pages of advice. Somewhat against the perceived wisdom, they actually suggest novices shouldn't immediately purchase a top of the range ...

Locobox referred to in an earlier comment have a reputation for being unresponsive or slow in completing orders. Simon Whenmouth of Anything Narrow Gauge also sells boxes for loco storage if that's a route you choose to go down. https://anythingnarrowgauge.co.uk/colle ... ies?page=3

Hee hee. The tension builds - looking forward to the next episode.

Hi Andrew… that lighter gas you mentioned from newsagents.. does that have some sort of inbuilt adapter then? Just posted here https://www.gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14366 The bottles I bought don’t have any thread so I can’t attach the adapter sadly. I've answered your query on...

Greg, you've excelled! Two fantastic videos. Thanks again for sharing.

That is terrific! What a spectacle! Thanks for sharing.

Always enjoy seeing the busy Feckhallbahn. Keeps me motivated - but it's too bloomin' hot to be out working in the garden at the moment.

Hi, Sorry you've had to wait so long for a reply. There certainly used to be an adapter to fit the threadless 'camping gaz' type canisters (A4, I think, is the classification), because I have one - it just slips over the nozzle on the canister and activates the release mechanism as you press down. U...