Thanks, Norbert really glad you enjoyed the Rocket Train. Oscar

Thank you. Oscar

Thanks for the information John, I had not seen these centenary items until you had mentioned them. I'm sure these will sell like hotcakes. Oscar

Thanks, Bobby. Oscar

Definitely helps with traction. And also adds weight to the model. Perhaps I should have mentioned have very light this model is. But there is always too much to say about these subjects and am always thinking of things later that perhaps I should have mentioned. Thanks for watching Peter and taking the time to comment. Oscar

Hi Russell, it seems an odd choice as well for a model at that time and as you say brave. They seem to have sold twice as many abroad as the did here in the UK. Pat Hammonds book it says it may have been the chairman's Walter Lines idea. Oscar

Hi David, glad you enjoyed the video. I don't think these models were ever really made for to much running they are far too fragile with to many problems. Maybe just too optimistic for the materials and technologies available at the time. Still, it's a great looking model and I was very pleased to get it. One of the coaches ( I forget which one) has a step missing from the buffer shank. And you right about that coupler. I have to admit I had not noticed the difference. It seems that it's been stamped out halfway across the two holes that usually sit on the little the locating spigots on the chassis on other models. And as you say this accommodates the wheel flanges. Interesting to hear about your Rosebud Kitmaster Rocket. I would very much like to see that when you have rebuilt her. Another KZfaqr recently told me about the Dapol Kitmaster Rocket kit C046 that he had bought just the figures. I have also just bought the kit for the figures, But the bit I'm now struggling with is painting them. When I have finished them I'll have the Rocket out again with the Kitmaster crew on board and a look at the coupler on the tender. Oscar

Well perhaps you will spur me on to getting the Kitmaster done. I should buy a Dapol one just for the figures. I didn't mention that I also have the Airfix kit and it is still in it's blister pack unopened. I feel a video subject coming on. lol. David.

Hi Philip, that's a great museum. Sadly I have not been for many years. I must go again. I have however visited the Bradford industrial museum and Beamish much more recently. Oscar

Hi Mike, that's great to hear. How is its performance over point work? Oscar

Hi Oscar, well considering her very short wheel base she does ok, you can see her here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Bll5uY06inj30.html

It a great looking model and perhaps a bit of a novelty. I think quite a few people would want if available today especially with one of the great reliable motors now available with improved technologies. Thanks again for watching. Oscar

@@oscarpaisley Wishes seemed to be granted. I think you have played a part in this from your work.

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video, they must have good fun deciding which models to develop. As you say it does look a bit odd when you look back on the product list you wonder where they were heading with it at times. However, for me, it makes a terrific variety to collect and it's great fun. Thanks again for watching. Oscar

I think you are right Andrew. Oscar

I think a number of people would like to see this model return, but with contemporary technology. Are you building you locomotive from scratch? it would be great to see. Oscar

Oscar Paisley It's a mostly scratch built 2-2-0 Planet class which actually uses a newer Bachmann motorized handcar in the tender for propulsion. I'm not quite finished with it yet as I'm trying to figure out how to hide the motor under a tender and still maintaining the small height, but I will definitely once it is finished.

Hi Tom, It was never a very good seller here in the UK. They sold twice as many abroad. As you say the motor and gearing set up are far from perfect really don't allow any real control over the model. Coupled with the optimistic power pick system and with a very short wheelbase it's a miracle that they run at all. Evan more so when you consider they are 60ish years old. And you are right there is no room inside these models its almost all motor! However, the model in the late 60s lost its smoke unit in the chimney and gained a resistor in its place. Possibly this may have brought a greater degree of control to the model? And as to price! I think all model railway has become very expensive old and new. The set I have forme's part of a much-enjoyed collection of toy trains from another time and place in history. And like the rest of the collection will be seldom run. But when run, they will be enjoyed for what they are. Thanks again Tom for taking the time to watch and comment, it's much apricated. Oscar

As you say excellent detail on these models for there age. Your right about the coupling its part of the charm of a model of this age. Thanks again, Andrew. Oscar

Thanks again for watching Geoff. I’ll keep an eye on the regulator in future! Oscar