Great nice one just 20 more to fill the vans we have, Oh and they need to be a more natural colour, how well does your resin take paint? yes 3d wagons might be ok let get some on the track to evaluate, they will still need some refining all printers print in layers so there will always be some finis...

Elizabeth and Graham picked some up at a local cheap shop I know they are still looking to see if they can get some more.
I purchased a bull in tavistock market he's a bit big, how ever being cast he adds some weight to the wagon.

Hello David at Saracens last time we had 10 cattle wagons mostly NE so could do with some midland /LMS ones
We also had a cattle dock with cow's ready to load.

Hopefully you all are well.
I've added the latest Southern Fed news letter, it's a good read, the section on how the clubs are coping makes interesting reading.

https://www.sfmes.co.uk/ydrRoot/newsLet ... 202006.pdf

You will have spotted that the AGM and the September meeting at Saracens head have been cancelled there's a full explanation regarding this in your next copy of turnout. As we are all aware the no going restrictions are placing all clubs in a difficult position. With this in mind , Saracens being on...

A finished unit on loan

I asked a while ago about rivet tools . I've just had from Dave Noble a kit of parts it requires some machining but looks good Dave says he has 3 more kits in had so if you want one give Dave a call. If attached my kit which I have part machined . Thanks Dave great asset. 9F9110C3-C9F4-4F1C-ACE2-36E...

Many of us are in look up and staying away from others As a thought it just gone 4-30 and at this time last year we where all shaking hand and say wow Great event Loads of work but by goodness we have all enjoyed ourselves and with every one all loaded we where ready to head home. Let remember this ...

Many thanks for the update Richard let hope the later events can take place.

I intend to do a least one as a tea van I will stretch the truth and letter it return to lyons tea given I a lyons that would seem only fair.

Hello David, yes to tab and slot, yes and No to solder, Dave silver soldered his almost entirely then in filled with soft solder but had some distortion which he manager to get out, I'm sure Dave will add something on this. I then built the one in the picture and I limited the silver soldering by st...

A few of you must have been wondering what's happened about the Mica. Well Dave and I have been busy with it over the last few months. We are now able to supply a laser cut chassis and a CNC routered body The chassis will come as a complete kit just leaving you to sort buffer heads and some rodding ...

Thanks Eddie didn't know about the Ryedale night rally will drop Alan a line and see what's what

Just had news crooklands accommodation is almost full. Still lots of room for you to join the Saturday night dinner .
Let me know if you would like to come so that I can send you a menu.

Hello I thought a note on accommodation might be helpful a few of us have booking in at crooklands hotel it's about 4 miles from the track and a nice hotel with good food. If you fancy joining us the hotel are holding their winter deal over to GL5 members. Just give the a call and mention my name. F...

Hello all I know you are all hoping for an update on this. As I said in turnout things have changed some what at NRM However Pam has now confirmed her earlier offer of a date later in the year. The first weekend in November has been offered and I have asked Pam to provisionally book this. NOW before...

I hope many of us will be at the Cinderbarrow track, dates are on the events page and in your turnout. If you are coming along PLEASE let me or Stan Know or better still use the attendance form on the forum, This is for your benefit as then Stan can see how many might require a midday sandwich ect. ...

See new 2020 events page for latest news about Shildon.

Just a note to remind you about Bath and West, dates 26 - 28 July This is a long circle of track with two yards so plenty of running and shunting available, there are passing loops in the station area as well. Last year was wet but we still ran but hopefully the weather will be better this time. Als...