Recent content by Rogue

43 going on 18!

Hi all and Happy New Year! I am an Account Manager for a UK Government Dept called UK Trade and Investment which according to our strapline "helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies in bringing their high quality investment to the UK" What I do...

Greetings all from across the pond, sorry haven't been around for a while but I too had my layout destroyed by neds (our term for delinquents) who set my "train" garage on fire earlier in the year. Thankfully my locos and rolling stock weren't involved as I keep them in the house but everything...

Jim My wife drives a Fiat 500, it's actually a fantastic little car, more spacious than you would imagine and a very, very good runner. I prefer my Dodge Caliber though! :p

North American Railroads don't often make the news over here but a great article appeared on the BBC News website today and I thought I would share! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8010221.stm

Grampy, that is an absolutely phenomenal shot! just fantastic!

Came into New Street last Wednesday from the airport and I've got to say Jim, your modelling is spot on, you've really captured the atmosphere of the place! :)

As most of you know, Britain has a brand new steam locomotive, the Tornado. Wikipedia has a greatly updated entry on the loco which pretty much brings this great story up to date! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Peppercorn_Class_A1_60163_Tornado

Doug Nice to see General Madine enjoying his retirement from the Rebel forces! :D

Was in Hamburg on business for a couple of days and went here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN_oDdGmKyA To say I was amazed was an understatement!

Another example of how helpful people are on here and in the hobby in general. That is a really awesome gesture, Josh! :)

Thanks all for your replies, my mind is at rest and my "toxic" car took it's first run last night. My pike is now glowing nicely! :D

I was at my local annual Train Show at the weekend and one of my purchases was a HO Bachmann Silver series 40" 3 Dome Tank Car in Transcontinental Oil Co' colours. When I got home I noticed a small sticker on the back of the box stating: "Warning, this product contains a chemical known to the...

Well good luck with this one! With the dollar to sterling exchange rate being what it is, buying from the UK is a lot more favourable than it was! Not so good for me buying the other way though! lol!

Midrange Check out this bargain in relation to your Evening Star Quest! It's a great model...