Hi Bill, thank you for your time on this. I really appreciate it. I am completely new to all this (a new grandson triggered it) and am most impressed with the friendliness you show. One of my other interests is philosophy which is a lot grittier and less happy than model trains. Perhaps some of my philosophy correspondents ought to come here in their search of the good life! Thanks again to you both. Regards, Tom

Many thanks Andrew.  Very helpful. Regards, Tom

Hi, I am a complete newbie. Have acquired a lovely 81493 but with no instruction book.  Can anyone suggest how I can get one please. Many Thanks, Tom