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Garethh wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:51 am Looks like a good day down there! I’m curious about the q1 that makes an appearance in the background a few times, do you know anything about it?

Hi,

Don't know much about it if I'm honest. I think its a Orion Models one but its been heavily modified. Belongs to another member.

Jon

Phil.P wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:49 pm Jon,
If you want another gauge 1 challenge?

I am after a string of MGR wagons..

About 17,ought to do it, I reckon!?

Phil.P

If that's a firm I'd order 17, then drop me a message. Cause that number would make perfect sense to do a kit of

Jon

Thanks for all the comments everyone! Wow! Absolutely stunning. I'd love to see a video of them trundling, or should that be whizzing, round behind a Schools class or similar. Rik Funny you should mention that........ While the 5 Coach compartment coach set were the main runners, the corridor coache...

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