Yes happy anniversary to fellow O14ers. I'm not sure Mark is still on the group or even active in O14. This was originally a Yahoo group and I joined as member no.2. We were an early transition to groups.io so didn't have to pay (shh it's still free).
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It is also just over 10 years since I exhibited the PLR at ExPong. That was a great day alongside David with Rhyd and David Malton with his ALR.
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After nearly 3 years the PLR is installed now with the traverser built for ExPong14 and I've nearly completed the circuit of hidden track which will enable the grandchildren to drive trains nose to tail - they're still a bit young for shunting. Thoughts are turning towards more locos, a large rake of clay wagons and the tippler.
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It's a shame Lionheart's plans for nearly RTR O14 were thwarted by their choice of wheels, but good news that Paul is providing conversion services for these and the Bachmann QHs.
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O14 will probably always be a niche within a niche, but then that is perhaps what makes it special.
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My biggest regret was not being able to chat to someone I think I recognised (a lead singer of a famous band - who you may ask!) at a trackwork demo I gave as someone else kept me talking too long.
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