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Bed of nails is a brilliant idea.

OMG! Roger (RJ) will be turning into a Fakir and not only having a Bed of Nails, but charming snakes out of their baskets and climbing ropes as after dinner tricks.

Seriously though a BoN is a great idea for keeping painted items off surfaces while wet with paint!

I have to confess that it's not my original idea. It's been used by professionals for many many years. I think there is a proper name for them but I can't remember what it is. A similar idea is used in pottery ovens for firing stacks of plates etc.

All you need now, Rog, apart from baseboard, is a set. From what i hear and read, your buildings are in for a tad of a wait. Hornby are confirming April for track packs. Dont seem to be able to offer a date for the sets, mention of a wheel problem. Seems a bit of an anti climax, as i was hoping mine would be here, this year. Your buildings look great.

Excuse the blurry pic, this is my attempt at the signal box.

Very good. Wish I’d painted the various parts before assembly. R-