To introduce myself:- I started Railway Modelling back in the '60's with Triang (couldnt afford H-Dublo, anyway it looked silly with 3 rails). Moved on to N scale when the first loco kits became available, the Jinty took a Minitrix chassis I think. Modelling took a lengthy break when I found out how much fun girls were, bought a house etc. Moved house a few times, then my wife enticed me away from my allotment with the promise of a garden railway. Lost job, sold house moved to smaller place, small test track (32mm) in tiny garden, part built N layout, ditto 009 in storage.
My main interest is odd branch lines (Col. Stephens etc) & Narrow Gauge in most scales.
Started up as a small retailer in Lewes, then Peacehaven around 10 years ago, a few of you may know me - Loconotion Models.
Dinwiddy was my school nickname when I was about 11 (Jimmy Edwards 'Whacko' on TV). I havn't a clue why I chose to use it here - I think my mind went blank - it seems to happen now!
Welcome Dinwiddy, good name for a shop, I had to do a double take in the RM this month when I spotted it.
The Colonel's empire was fascinating and the lines that remain are always worth a visit.
Happy modelling, Mike
I have to say I have always had a liking for the Colonels empire, and indeed have even had a go at modelling it. I now avoid the girls bit, either too old or too ugly, not sure which.
Welcome Dinwiddy, may the forum be as beneficial to you as it has been to me! Hurrah for Small Gauges!!
QUOTE (BRITHO @ 26 Jul 2007, 12:03) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I now avoid the girls bit, either too old or too ugly, not sure which.
Not a nice thing to say about the girls!!
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