I'm Back by Phil Cooper   Yes, your second favourite blog is back after an enforced break because of cataracts in my eyes.   BUT it was easy, painless and not-at-all weird.   First up I’ve got a new modeller to introduce to you.   DONALD GLOVER   Thank you Donald,.   Key Model World Shop Class 60 60029 Ben Nevis in DCR grey produced by Cavalex Models for ‘OO’ gauge.   FOR THE FIRST time DC Rail grey is being offered on a ready-to-run model of a Class 60 with an exclusive limited edition commissioned by Key Publishing from Cavalex Models. The new limited edi ..read more

My favourite subject "ME" by Phil Cooper     Hello and welcome to another exciting blog.  So let’s start with a selection of great photos from my stable of modelling superstars.   Marcus Pick Probably my very favourite modelling photo, so atmospheric. Video: Sean Selley-West  A modeller with a quirky sense of humour, Sean is very talented and knowledgeable and is willing to help others. Video: David Styles David builds epic layouts, brilliant Video: John (Chuck) Batley My grandson, Harrison’s favourite modeller. Video:   Brad Joyce Great combination Tw ..read more

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Phil’s Good Tonight. by Phil Cooper     Hello again.   So here’s my first Photo of The Fortnight Many thanks to Vin Blick for this bit of absolute magic I’ve looked at it loads of times and I still crack up. Right onto the Galacticos starting with:   NEIL STANLEY     At the start of The Roling Stones 1971 live album, “Get Yer Ya Yas Out” Mick Jagger says, “Charlie’s good tonight, ain’t ‘e”, referring to drummer Charlie Watts, and the band kick into “Honky Tonk Women” -classic Stones!  I’m going to steal the line, “Neil’s good tonight, ain’t ‘e.   SO ..read more

Vlad's a Naughty Boy! by Phil Cooper   Hello again, let me apologise if there are more typos than usual in this blog but I’ve suddenly developed cataracts and I am awaiting surgery which apparently involves getting an injection into my eye!   CYBER ATTACK ON POLAND’S RAIL SYSTEM Some trains were brought to a standstill for a few hours Polish intelligence services are investigating a hacking attack on the country's railways, Polish media say. Hackers broke into railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the north-west of the country overnight, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported on ..read more

Did You Miss Me? by Phil Cooper   Well, did you miss me?   But here’s Class 92 036 Bertolt Brecht: I bought the sound equipped loco.   You may remember that in previous blogs I’ve included photos from mdel-maker’s layouts on Facebook.   Let me remind you that the aim of this blog is to inspire you to join the hobby or continue it but I know once you get the bug, it stays with you forever!   COME ON, DREW WILSON       Drew is obviously a very good photographer.     BRILLIANT   One of the other things I do is to search for articles  on ..read more

God Save The King by Phil Cooper   Yes it’s another day and the Coronation is done and dusted.   Forced into a marriage he plainly didn’t want and didn’t his wife lap up the limelight at every photo opportunity.   God Save The King!   I’m proud to be British and I like all things British.   And you don’t get much more British than Hornby and this bloke -yes I know his name sounds German but he’s still a good guy.   I’LL MISS HIM Affectionately known as 'Mr. After more than 45 years of service to the model railway world, Simon Kohler is taking a well-earned break ..read more

Is that person standing next to you human? by Phil Cooper                 HE’S HUMAN I UNDERSTAND               CLASS 43 & MARK 3 COACHES-A SPEEDY PAIRING             KEY PUBLISHING ENTER THE ARENA                           POSSIBLY A SUBSTITUTE FOR MS HOEHREN?   Since starting videos as part of the blog I’ve been looking for some which may interest us “boys”, even including JImbo and I came across this from RGJ &nbs ..read more

Nice People by Phil Cooper   I’ve not been sniffing round Facebook too much the last few weeks because of my ongoing internet connection problems.   Now I like to think that, despite being Scottish, I’m a nice guy and willing to help people and one of the things I like about this blog is that we’re building a nice community allowing me to take the P out of good guys like John Batley, yes you!   Tom read about Ras and Phillip and  got in touch with me offering a print for the 2 of them.   Let’s get on with the blog.   …BRAD JOYCE Great detail from Brad.   ONE ..read more

Jacobites by Phil Cooper Slainte Mhor! It’s pronounced 'slancha vor'.   Enough of politics.   Mmmm, JAMMY Back to the blog. SEAN SELLEY-WEST Sean Selley-West has been rather quiet recently and he’s told me that he’s not felt the motivation for modelling. Sean is a terrific modeller, one of the very best and I’ve got no doubts that he will create something very special which will amaze all of us.   Don’t forget that Sean is always willing to give advice if you need it.   Sean was soon back in the groove because he sent me theses hours later!     You just can’t kee ..read more