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@@dalemihocik4732 The toilets were installed by a license plumber. I never paid any attention to them until I began to receive letters from the water dept in our municipality informing us that we were using a substantial about of water and even then I didn’t think there was an issue after testing every faucet in the house. A few months passed and I received another letter regarding over usage. It was only then that I paid more attention and listened to my wife when she said the toilets are running. That is when I noticed that there were bubbles around the flap. I turned the water supply off, waited a while and sure enough the water had drained out. I went to Home Depot where I had purchased them, they told me I should call the manufacturer. When I did and explained the problem they said they would send my new flaps without any question. I had difficulty installing them as they were a different design. I eventually figured it out and thought that was the end of it Unfortunately those toilet still run occasionally as the seal does not work properly. I have not called the manufacturer back but I will. I need to get this solved as I do nit want to buy new toilets and pay a few hundred dollars to have them installed. As for the seal, I think there could be a better design. Having said all that I appreciate you taking the time to write.

Hi Nick, I plan to do a review of the oldest Railway Modeller magazines soon and if i remember correctly, they are in black and white. Stay tuned 👍

Fair point Philip. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Greatly appreciate it mate👍

There is often similarities in the content and four magazines a month could buy a few wagons at a show. cheers ✌

I think you are spot on with all your observations. One that caught my attention was about the older members passing away, I think if handled properly this could be an opportunity for some new enthusiasts . We need to encourage everyone to compile a catalogue of their collection to assist those left behind deal with it and make it easier for all concerned. Thank you for posting this, greatly appreciated. Regards Charlie

@@charlie1872 The problem is that the I.Q's of modern generations has dropped so far that unless it operates on a phone or console, they just don't want to know anymore.

Andy, looking forward to seeing what you come up with and thanks for posting. Cheers Charlie

I have some older Railway modellers I should dig out and do a comparison of them. Thanks for the comment John. Regards Charlie

A very true and sad commentary on the hobby. “If you want to make enemies, try to change something” - Woodrow Wilson. Thanks for contributing. Cheers Charlie

Same in the other direction and that is why I rarely buy anything from the UK. I have been looking for Triang Hornby parts for some time but the cost of postage has been obscene to say the least. Fortunately I have relatives coming to Toronto so I have had them sent to Glasgow. Like yourself I have no explanation for the massive increase in postage; case in point is ebay. I think what occurred with them was , some unscrupulous buyers would tell ebay they did not receive the item and ebay were required to refund their purchase. As a result ebay insisted on insurance etc be added to the costs. At least that is what I have been told. Thanks so much for joining in. Cheers Charlie

Good point. I think Covid is to blame for many cases of people being greedy and taking advantage with impunity. I appreciate you taking the time to join in. Regards Charlie

how. very true👍

Hi James, I honestly never noticed it before as I would not have purchased them at the same time, also they would arrive at the shop at different times. It was only when I had both of them in front of me that I noticed the difference. Of course I never saw it during Covid which was isolating, fortunately I had been given a stack of old Railway Modeller etc by a friend. Thanks for dropping the note James. Cheers Charlie

Talking about Popping Off, that is another topic I had for a video a while back. Had an old friend/colleague originally from Cleathorpse. He built a 20x 30 ft layout and all his locos were purchased from Hatton’s or the odd one from a dealer here in Toronto. Unfortunately he passed away only a couple of years ago leaving his widow with a large collection of DC locos, coaches and wagons etc. A few years previously they had bought a cottage, renovated it including a new garage with a Railway room above- Perfect. I know he was making a catalogue but don’t think he finished it. I was asked to demolish the layout, a very sad experience. Cant tell you how important it is to catalogue your collection and what you would like done with it. Thanks for taking the time to post the comment. Cheers Charlie

Thank you for this very well written note. Can I ask if you are an English Teacher or a Lawyer? Only yesterday I was listening to an article on CBC radio about the impact that Pirate software has had on the music industry. I think anyone who had access to a computer has downloaded music and videos without consideration to copyright laws. That is pretty much like someone going into your pay packet( yes I remember those days) and removing just a little bit. They won’t miss it or need it, what harm will it do? At our local Chapters book store there is a Starbucks and I would often go in and order a Mocha then pull a magazine and leaf through it. Like most other people on the store were doing.Was I stealing something? Well your honour, I am retired now and that coffee is expensive. Eventually signs went up stating, No books or magazines allowed in this area. The Starbucks has closed , maybe due to Covid and fewer people are reading the magazines. There isn’t a British Railway modelling shop in Toronto but there are a couple of guys within an hour or twos drive who sell stuff they have picked up from auction in the UK. However I do visit a Model Railroad store locally where I can find bits and pieces for modelling purposes . I also made a video of their store for UA-cam which garnered well over 1k views. Guilty as charged your Honour. Everything is changing, I can do a sketch if a car and run it through Ai and within less than a minute I receive a fully rendered perfect view which I could not produce on my own. When it first appeared a couple of years ago I jumped in and posted on my Instagram channel, I was surprised that some trained artists whom I know pointed out it wasn’t real art and in a way it was stealing. The algorithm from my written prompts would go and search through the internet finding anything related to my description and conjure up a fantastic looking drawing. I stopped using it for a while as a result but slowly things began to change, the technology has now been embraced by TV and the movies. The industry has changed and these concept artists now have another tool in their box. Thank you fir a very thought provoking post Regards Charlie

@@charlie1872 Greetings Charlie, No I'm not a lawyer and we are ALL English teachers. Paragraph 1. hard to disagree with. The 'Starbucks' point is probably the same issue as libraries across the board. Is borrowing a mag from a library and 'using' one of the articles (making a turnout for example) fair dealing. You decide; for me' the magazine being usually unavailable by then, it is fair dealing to buy the next issue. This way the publisher gets a sale. You mentioned lawyers; I believe the issues surrounding loaning institutions are fraught. When helping older dyslexic kids with texts they should never have been set, it often helps to scan/photocopy or whatever, a long out of print article. The student is often crushed, flat exhausted, and seriously at risk; no publisher is likely to be worried. Judgement is needed whether or not chasing up copyright holders is trifling with everyone's time; sometimes an apology is easier than permission. Setting an example matters: in one such case I copied an entire commentary on Shakespeare's Macbeth, but I got permission: permission, and that was permission was ENTHUSIASTICALLY given. All this is a far cry from photography in a quiet corner of a store. It is all about judgement and fair dealing. We turn to the art world to help conceptualise issues. On the meaning of law, I have found Robert Bolt's 'A Man for all Seasons' a good precis. To be sure, there is much else besides riddling the text, and riddling the text, but it's underlining of the meaning of law is superb. And (AAHHH!!! I started a sentence with a conjunctivitis) as for the convolutions of 'AI' and the somewhat lesser convolutions of more down to Earth cases (let's give Mother Earth a capital) here is a quote. It points to something important but not without tension: "When we die, and you are sent to heaven for doing your conscience, and I am sent to hell for not doing mine, will you come with me, for fellowship?" A Man for All Seasons Here is one I have never forgotten. It is about weakening (hopefully just) laws as in your point on music: "And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned around on you--where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat? This country's planted thick with laws from coast to coast--man's laws, not God's--and if you cut them down... d'you really think you could stand upright in the winds that would blow then?" Robert Bolt: 'A Man for all Seasons'. We better be careful mate; we might trip over a real lawyer or a real English teacher! I'm not game to comb this for inconsistencies. The efforts of you and others on these channels is appreciated. I trust my efforts are of some help. Both of us should be banned from 'the' word processor! Gotta go.

You are correct Mike and I cannot argue with your position. The whole video was a bit of tongue in cheek and I have boxes of expensive magazines I cannot give away. I trust mist viewers would find a library that offer the online service. In the meantime, if I can afford it I will pick up the odd magazine Thank you for bringing a balanced and morally correct opinion to the discussion. Regards Charlie

@@charlie1872 It's not "tongue in cheek", it's theft. You are a thief, and you are encouraging those watching the video to do the same. If you want the content, pay for it. And don't give me the "if I can afford it" sob story, I bet you've plenty of locos costing far more.

@@charlie1872 I see you have deleted my comment about you being a thief. Doesn't change the facts though.

@philipsparker Really? Looks like your comment is still there as is the comment from mikejorden

@chuckmaddison2924 Nice of you to admit to tax fraud. Remember never to complain about public services deteriorating or taxes going up because fraudsters are dodging taxes.

@@Poliss95 Governments are now so corrupt and wasteful, it's not the crime you claim.

@@Poliss95 ....and you wouldn't have done the same? What a guy you are, be careful not to drown in your self-righteousness.......

@@TheSps24 No I certainly would not. It's taking money from the NHS, schools, pensioner's. Everyone who uses public services. It's despicable. You should be ashamed of yourself. I hope you get caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. A few years in jail would be a suitable punishment.

I never thought of that. Isn’t the internet wonderful? Thanks for that tip Laurence and it proves the community works 👍 Cheers Charlie

very true Ian, I see many modellers with multiple 37 &47’s. I don’t get it but each to their own. Whenever I attend a show which is not often here in Toronto, I always keep an eye out for old mags. The magazines now are for the most part repetitive . Thanks for taking the time to post this Ian Cheers Charlie

Thanks for the reply Charlie, these days I only buy a magazine if there’s actually something interesting in it 👍

Take my advice and check out Libby🤣

@@charlie1872that’s where I get mine.

What is Libby? I checked online n it isn't clear, talks f loaning books etc. Are you suggesting we can download Model Rail etc for free!?

Colin, I promise you I won’t buy one as I have 3-4 going back to the Silver Seal edition. Some have the Flieschman Ringfield which in mho are superior. Good if you to take the time to post the comment. Hope you had a laugh or two Cheers Charlie

Have never seen that here but great idea for recycling

Hello James, good if you to drop a note on this topic and thanks for clarifying the situation in the printing business. I never gave a thought to the effect Covid might have had. We stopped taking the newspaper (The Toronto Star) as my wife said, “there is nothing in it now, filled with adverts”. Rings a bell You are also correct about the bookbinding too, an old friend of mine from school was a bookbinder, good paying job but long out of work. Another effect from technology. At least I can keep my Triang Hornby Locos running in spite of the technological change to the hobby 🤣🤣

James, I also do a bit of art and I acknowledge tge huge increases in the cost of their magazines. Same thing applies- use a cell phone or go to the library 🤣

Nonsense, the value of the £ (to Euro) is almost exactly the same now as when the Conservatives took office in 2010, with UK growth often outpacing our continental neighbours. If Labour get in, with their high borrowing, the value of the £ will likely fall. This could make it cheaper to buy British magazines abroad. Anyway, I take out trial subscriptions then cancel. Using topcashback you can often get the magazines effectively delivered for free! Online services such as readly are another way to go

Thanks Peter, good of you to take the time to comment and share your thoughts. A sign of the times I’m afraid - less for more and it can only get worse. Like yourself it’s on line for me with the odd raid to the shelves to snap the odd photo. Cheers mate👍

Thank you Patrick👍

I think it is much the same gere as the mags are delivered to the shops via a publishing/handling company. I guess it is all about cutting costs, we no longer take a newspaper as everything is online. Thanks for taking the time to post your opinion. Cheers

Hi Alfie, thanks for taking the time to comment. I am much the same, I no longer or very rarely buy these magazines and have always complained about the lack of interesting content. The answer is always the same- without adverts we cannot turn a profit. I couldn’t agree more about the difference in content from earlier published magazines and think they dropped the ball when they began leaning toward manufacturers. Like yourself I watch a lot of UA-cam and the about of information available is phenomenal, on any subject, so much that I have been able to fix a few appliances around the house as opposed to spending hundreds of dollars. Thank God for men in sheds. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Cheers Charlie

That’s terrific Peter. Thanks fir taking the time to comment Cheers

Me too. Stockport library has e-versions of BRM and Model Rail. As you say, you do need an iPad. Even better if Hornby was available that way!

Hi Pat that is great news! I wonder how many modellers know about this facility and if it is at every library? Thanks for tuning in and for writing this note. Cheers Charlie

So many variables but they do look cool👍

Thank you fir watching and commenting. That makes it worthwhile 👍I am sure you can improve on it. Cheers Charlie

@@charlie1872 im a great beleiver that when something deserves a comment it should get one. Think im going to try this on the new project im about to start. Video is about to go on YT shortly. have a watch and pass a few comments if you would on what you think.

i heard you say you would change the couplings. These would look really good once installed

I didn’t see the how to. I only read the basic instructions . I will certainly go back in and have a look. Thanks for contributing👍

Its on you tube, they have lots of easy projects, mostly for kids (of all ages).

@@user-tc5oh1ez2u Yes and we are all kids at heart🤣

Thanks so much. Yes the Sleepers are really nice. I would never buy anything new- way too expensive and madness. People must have more money than sense. Thanks for the explanation on the paint. There is a Gundam/Wargamer store where I found the paint nearby, I will go back to find the Contrast. Cheers and thanks for taking the time to comment and share your knowledge

Thanks Alan, I might consider giving it another coat and will use some powders on the frame 👍

Hi John, I really appreciate your feedback on this. I was unclear regarding the "shade" Sepia and that was all they had in the store. As you saw I gave each two coats and was quite happy with the results but will take a look at the ends and might go over them again or search for the "Constant" sepia. cheers again

Thanks so much Digger for taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate it

Not familiar with Ronseal. I might get the darker shade and try it . Cheers Clive

Thanks and I did eventually locate the tender. I believe like Alan’s this is King George vi and I also have The Blue Coronation Scot with a full set of nine blue and silver coaches. One of the first videos I made of my layout included this set

Filip, you are so kind and it is a terrific community. Thank you Regards Charlie

Hi bob, thanks for posting this. I gave a brass gauge and I believe I checked them at one point but will again. What I find problematic is the old plastic wheels tend to bob about as do the trailing bogie. I put this down to them not having a spring or weight to assist however, I do recall seeing one somewhere. This often results in a derailment. I. use consult Vol1 of the Triang books. Cheers for posting Regards👍

You are most welcome and I have a special video underway

And thank you for taking the time to comment👍