Contents ...
06 *News*
/Oliver Cromwell /to steam again, and you can buy /Flying Scotsman /for
£8 million..
*32 'Cromwell'... how YOU can help get it back in steam*
Incentives on offer in return for donations.
*34 Stardom and solitude*
The poignant story of the 'Bntannias'.
*40 Taking the longer view*
Stunning landscape photography by Pete Doel, plus hints and tips for
your pictures.
*46 You decide*
What livery should the restored 'NT' carry? It's your vote.
48 Mailbag
The 'Rheidol' story re-told and memories of the Somerset and Dorset Railway.
50 *Gallery*
As always... the best steam photography.
*54 Mickey's new brother*
The restoration of BR 'Standard' No. 78019 is almost complete.
*56 From the fifes...*
A new feature - this time reviving fond memories of 'A3^1 /Isinglass./
*58 Change for Risborough*
A cross platform connection beckons for the CPRR. This is the latest...
*62 World News update*
A round-up of steam around the globe.
*64 Good night. Night Mail*
We mark the loss of Travelling Post Office services with a nostalgic
look back.
*66 Where to watch*
Another new feature - how to enjoy steam to the maximum at Horsted Keynes.
70 *Down Main*
The 'Northern Belle' is cut back to two 'test' trips with /Duchess of
Sutherland./
*/76 /Preserving patterns*
Keeping pattern-making skills alive. Not
Swindon or Crewe - it's Leamington Spa.
I
use recycled packaging wherever possible so don't be surprised if your
dream piece of Minton arrives in a car parts box - they are strong!
Another
'planet-saving' piece of information is that, as I have to make a 25
mile round trip to do my posting, .
This
means that some things might be dispatched immediately but others not
quite so quickly. However, if something is needed in a hurry, please
contact me a.s.a.p and I will do my best to help.
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What I Sell...
The things I sell are usually pretty old and all are pre-owned so don't expect shrink-wrapped wrapped perfection!
Mostly, the items are sourced from local house clearance auction sales who, due of the economics of running these auction houses, would have dumped them as unsold in land-fill if I hadn't bought the lot and sorted out the saleable from the absolute rubbish.
My other 'planet saving' contributions...
Apart from keeping nice stuff out of land-fill,
Another ploy is that, as I would otherwise have to make a 25 mile round trip to do my posting, I can save fuel (and infection risk) by having all my items collected by the Postie or the Hermes van driver as they are out here anyway and no additional fuel is used.
My delivery details...
Postage is charged at cost (not 'hidden' as 'Free')
I always try to combine postage where possible - please ask before paying.
There are occasions where combined post is not possible due to the types of items (e.g. lead crystal and hammers don't travel well in the same box!).
Packing slips can be sent by email if requested, otherwise - no paper!
Enjoy my items - I enjoyed rescuing them and giving them the chance of a new home!