Hello Trevor and welcome to the forum.
It used to be possible to embed photos into a thread but I think that facility was removed some time ago.
Photos can still be attached to a thread but they will only appear as clickable thumbnails at the bottom of the post. I think the forum owners set it up in this way to eliminate the problems caused by some members embedding very large photos into their posts and also to encourage the use of the proper "Photo Gallery" (accessed via the red bar at the top of the screen)

Photo album
 

Hi Swisstrains,

Clickable Thumbnails will be fine, probably better in fact, but how do I set up an album. I've followed the FAQ but can't find the 'Add Album' button.

Hi Chinahand, and welcome. If you upload photos to the gallery, following the fairly simple instructions, then your own album will automatically be created. You'll easily be able to find your pics by clicking on 'my stuff', then 'images'. THAT'S how! Hope this helps. :):)

Hi just left a comment on your workbench fantastic can I copy some of it???!!!!

My workbench
 

Sure. No problem. Would you like a copy of the drawings ? It's just an Excel file using the 'Draw' tool.

Yes thanks