Nicholas Parker Yes. You have an interesting channel, it's relevant to me. Apart from that, I'm originally from Farnborough Hampshire and volunteered with the Watercress Line for a while in the early 80s. This is me talking about the Aster 35028 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j96AiLhpnLWtdXU.html Ditto SNCF 232U1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpZpitN0zt_aj40.html

Until recently I lived in Salisbury, NC which is about 45 minutes away from Greensboro. Currently living in Philly working for an airline but trying to transfer back to Charlotte. Live Steam and Garden Railways are my passion. Sadly only an armchair passion at the moment but hopefully will change soon. I do visit the UK quite often. I’ve done some volunteer with heritage lines over there on occasion.

984francis I’ve visited the Watercress Line a few times! It’s lovely. I’m acquainted with some current volunteers there.

I miss the rich cultural and hobby life in the UK. (And pubs!). You have a standing invite to come and visit. 35028 and 232U1 are quite spectacular with a decent rake of coaches. If you want to connect via email go to richardsears.wordpress.com You will find all sorts of stuff there including detailed illustrated descriptions of the locos. I built 35028 from a kit. If you comment, I will be able to email you I think.

Nicholas Parker I knew Andy N, boilersmith years ago.