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Whist watching an 80s Top of the Pops earlier, I was (unfortunately) reminded of:

Ridin' On A Train - The Pasadenas

mikem64 wrote:...Will have to get some close up shots so everyone can enjoy them.

Please do, Mike.
If there's one thing I love more than trains, it's buses.

Fowler 4P 2312.



Next:
Something from either the Great Central Railway or London & North Western Railway.

Looking very nice indeed, Mike!
It's all coming together very well; I particularly like the bus depot and church, and yes, even the roadworks!

I see the Doctor has dropped by, although his gift to the people of Wordsworth will play havoc with the Council's flower beds!

A single car DPU.



Next: Double. (Interpret as you wish.)

I'm surprised that no-one's mentioned these yet: 9 to 5 (Morning Train) - Sheena Easton Ticket to Ride - The Beatles Morningtown Ride - The Seekers The Gambler - Kenny Rogers The Day We Caught the Train - Ocean Colour Scene Driver 8 - REM Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel Under Your Thumb - God...

One doesn't (seem to) see many US-themed layouts on here, more's the pity...
There is some rather impressive modelling here; ranging from those buildings, to the main boulevard, to those wonderful lighted classic automobiles!

One to watch, methinks... Bookmarked.

Filthy, neglected, and oozing atmosphere! That last overall shot is just how I'd imagine a branch-line terminus to look, just before Beeching brought down his axe. Very nicely done. P.S. Don't worry about asking "stupid questions" - The only stupid question is the one that goes unasked! We...

Interesting trackplan there, Blueday, and what seems to be acres of space!
Will it be DCC or DC controlled?

Indeed, DRM. Why the programme needs these two lame ducks is anyone's guess - Their sole purpose appears to throw in a few equally lame jokes or puns here and there. Despite the aforementioned idiots, I am enjoying this series so far - The use of a teatowel to create that landslide in Ep. 1 was, IMO...

Seeing flexible track laid in that manner makes me cringe - It really is very simple to slice off those rail chairs with a sharp knife.

Thanks Halstead.
I only have two 0-4-0 locomotives, a tiny wee Caledonian 0F and a strange-looking Lima USA type, which isn't really an 0-4-0...
Incidentally, the loco fleet has grown somewhat since that photo was taken in 2008; there are currently several more on preorder.

Something (or should that be someone?!) black.
Sooty (a.k.a. the Security Furrman), guarding my stock of wire.



Next:
Something orange.

UrbanHermit - I once owned a Leyland Titan whose starter motor would stick with depressing regularity, and for no apparent reason.
There was a large mallet kept in the cab to deal with that situation when it arose...

BR Standard 8P 71000 "Duke of Gloucester".



The next photo will have either another BR Standard, or a unique/ one-off locomotive.