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Thank you Michael, I'm happy. lol.

Brrrrrr.

Thank you Lee. It was fun finding this stuff.

Hi Rob, I think I did well. The Budd was a dream, I paid a good (high) price for it but it fits in perfectly with my layout and operations. The well cars now give me enough for a "domestic" train, that is all 53' containers. I think that you probably have more running distance on your layout than I do. I was, as usual, within 7 miles of Graham. I had wondered if I might see him at GETS. I'm sorry to hear that he is indisposed. Hopefully he will be well for Christmas. David.

Hi Steven. We definitely hit a low point but we have an enthusiastic board of directors and others with vision to push us through into the next phase of the KHR. Hopefully I shall have an opportunity to wear my uniform back on the rails soon. Cheers, David.

Thank you Steve, I do like our uniform. Hopeful is a good way to put it with the railway situation and the parade demonstrates the enthusiasm. Cheers, David.

My hobby shop will be pleased with your comment. lol.

Hi Phil, I think I did do well and that book is next on my reading list. Cheers, David.

Hi Ray. It's hard to find one of those double ended Tri-ang diesels with the original fuel tank so when I saw the 3D printed one I just had to get it. My loco, although well play worn, at least looks complete now. There is no duty payable on scale models entering Canada, so no problem there. Just a regular medium sized suitcase and a backpack. I am good at consolidating items. For instance, I removed the parts from the sprues on the two Walthers buildings and put them both in one box and then put other stuff in the other box. It's -6 here today and although I know that's not too bad, I still feel cold. Cheers, David.

Hi John, the Barkby Jolliffe wagons as mentioned have some personal meaning for me, treasures. You are right about the size of my collection, I really do have enough but....... I like the MLW 420's, I may add a third one at Christmas. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, David.

Hi Steve, Our trip to Anoraks came early in the trip and I wondered how I would manage to pack it all after that outing. As it turned out I had plenty of room and I was 4Kg underweight! David.

Well done David! 👍

Hello Alberto. Thank you for your comments again today. Yes, I expect that I shall be back to buy more but next time will be in warmer weather and longer days. I was very pleased to find the fuel tank for my Tri-ang 2-ended loco. So many of those have gone missing. The loco is from the 1960's and was in the Tri-ang Transcontinental series. I think it was based on a Australian loco. Yes, the Airfix box was a great bargain I am most pleased with that. You take care and have a good week too. Now I have your video to watch. Cheers, David.

Thank you.

It is a good morning but a bit cold. lol.

Thank you, I had a plan although I didn't know what I would find.

Hi Mon, I think I did OK on this trip, there's always more though. lol. For me one of the greatest things about RUclips has been the people I have met and the layouts I have visited. I'm amazed that I can show up some where and a voice calls out "Hey, David's here." It blows me away, it does become a family. Take care, and yes, Happy Modelling.

Hi Steven, I like seeing what people get too. I love the look of a full size Mk4 set but the wheel sets on the coaches I got i Calgary have been changed and they are the ones that derail. Two of them have Kadee couplers and they derail too. It'll be a project on a day when I feel like doing it. The Euro Star struggled on one of my inclines so I probably won't be looking for any more coaches for that set, it looks fine now. You could be right about the coupler hooks. I hope you do make it to the UK sometime, there seems to be several shows to choose from every weekend. I hope to make it to Australia one winter, today would be good, it's -6c right now. Cheers, David.

Hi Digger, it does look like an impressive haul doesn't it? I was actually 4 Kg underweight, just imagine what else I could have got. What a deal I got on those canopies, I think it was the bargain of the trip. I'm sure I will find a solution to the derailing problem. Getting the right wheel sets on them will probably do it but I don't have enough of them yet. You can hardly go wrong with a Lima loco. I'm right pleased with both the 33 and the 31. Your vote is the third to keep on buying, my local hobby shop will be pleased. Cheers Digger, David.

Hi Al, I always seem to have fun shopping at exhibitions and hobby shops in the UK, This was an especially good trip. I had hoped to find a day to visit Dragon Jct. but it didn't work out, I never made it into that part of the country this time. GETS was amazing if only for the meetings we had. Cheers Al, take care. David.

Hi Nancy, It really was a good trip shopping wise. The layout seems to be working fine and I keep trying new camera angles. I have some ideas for winter work this year so we may see some more development happening. That's one vote for more shopping but space to put it all is becoming a problem. lol. Take care and stay warm. David.

Hi Rick, yes, I'm pleased with my finds. I think the background buildings will be great if I can find some wall space to put them. They might end up as background to the pulp mill.

Hi Scott, how was the exhibition? I heard it was much smaller than the Warley shows but Sam (Sam's Trains) thought it was better.

Thank you Alberto. It was a wonderful parade and so much fun to see all the children with their mothers and fathers and grand parents all waving as we passed by. Less than one month to wait for Santa now. Cheers, David.

Hi Ray, thank you, As things come together I will be able to bring the news to my viewers. At present I can say that there is enthusiasm and progress is being made.

Hi Les, it indeed was a great float, I wish I had been in a position to see it in the parade and record the publics reaction. A lot of work has been done and is ongoing towards getting us on track again. Pulling it altogether and sorting out the details will take more time but the journey is underway. David.

Thank you Anthony, I agree. This heritage railway has been active since the 1990's and I have been directly involved since 2007.

Thank you Dave, the guys did a great job putting that together.

Thank you Phil, we had an amazing time out there, a lot of fun.

@trainsontuesday that's amazing David it look a lot of fun thanks again

Hi Rick, thank you for the compliment and yes, let's hope it' not too long before we hear the whistle blow again announcing our return to the rails.

Thank you.

Thank you Digger, it is nice to think that I may be wearing the uniform regularly again soon.

Hi Peter and Brenda, it was an amazing display. I wasn't sure I would fit into the uniform but with a little sucking in I managed it. lol. We may get a test run in 2025. David.

Hi Mon. The day started out with a cutting west wind but as the day wore on it calmed a bit and probably warmed a bit too. It began to snow lightly around 2.30pm which added to the thrill. The float was brilliant and much loved by the spectators.

Thank you Lee, much appreciated.

Hi Scot, thank you, it was great fun.

Hi Anthony, I'm not sure how many sets there are but I think there are 3 sets in motion across the country in each direction at any given time. There are other trains using this stock too. My 2020 guide lists 172 cars in this fleet but I know they are dwindling in number. Thanks for a great question. David.

Thank you Steve, I guess you're right, it's not easy catching a train that is so rarely "on time." The scenery I take no credit for but I do soak up as much of it as I can. David.

Hi Rick, Yes, memories of warmer days. I got a nice smile and wave from the conductor on that last one at mile 5. I wonder if the engineer felt intimidated with us having both sides covered. It was a great horn combination.

Yes, some good trains.

Thank you Dave.

Thank you.

Hi Ian, I got what I could this summer but I missed a lot of them. It has been very mild here this autumn, 5c today but we are now getting some frosts overnight. They figure winter will hit in abut a week/week and a half with temps hitting -10c or even colder. Your mid teens sound pretty good to me. Not many of the trains in this video were "on time" mostly around an hour late. I'll try with the videos but I know next summer is going to be busy again. Cheers and take care, David.

Hi Digger, there are about 4 deer that hang around that housing area. You can walk within a few feet of them, it's not good for them in my opinion but deer are becoming very comfortable in the city. David.

Hi Ray, yes, those deer aren't bothered by anything anymore. hope you re well, we had our first dusting of snow this morning.

Thank you Alberto, You have a good week too. We had some snow this morning but it has melted and we are in nice warm sunshine. David.

Hi Jason, Yes, good but very busy. Thank you for commenting, it is a good reminder to play catch up on a few channels. Glad you like our passenger service. David.

Thank you Clive, my every day backdrop, I love it.

Thank you.

good morning.

Hi Anthony, I do like our landscape and most of the footage was shot just a two minute walk from home. David.