Well Syd, I got the starter set I wanted. Just the basic one with a circle of track, a controller, three wagons and an 0-6-0 tank engine. The layout idea has changed, however! I'm now hoping to build a layout on an internal door (around £18 from Wickes), which will give me 6ft 6 inches by 2ft 6 inches to play with. I've ordered a couple of track plans books, but I fancy the idea of a main line and high level branch for operating interest.
I'm happy to report that the 20 odd year old Farish 08 is in working order, it stuttered a bit at first but soon got itself moving!
Now the only problem is how to get to Wickes and back without the missus noticing. If she finds out I'm going I'll get an order for some emulsion or other such decorating stuff.
