The Tuesday meeting was hosted by Chas last night, so it was a break from railway matters - instead we watched a selection of video clips on motoring related inventions and innovations, the evening culminated in a delicious spread with an Italian theme prepared by Louise, Charles' wife.
Once again talk turned to putting the world to rights, and lamenting the falling standards in society... I think the four of us are getting old!


During the evening Colin showed us his work-in-progress on a second showmans engine that he is constructing - he needs two, as he is also scratch building a fairground 'Galloper' ride, which required two steam engines to operate.
(He didn't make the pound coin, though I'm sure he could)



On to railway matters, I fitted a new light into the Cardigan signal box, as the last one didn't seem to emit enough light. The new one could be a tad too bright, but another resistor will probably solve that.
Two images. (The box was scratch built - by who else but the versatile Colin!)



Finally got around to replacing the old cardboard boxes that we use to protect and transport the Teifi Gorge layout. The rather posh handles were reduced from £8 a pair to 99p when B & Q had the closing down sale of the Cardigan branch...


Thats it for this week folks - thanks for dropping in.

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