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Hi Steve, Easy answer first - the crest is absolutely the old BR version and not the carriage roundel The roof colour is more difficult, but after looking thru every Diesel Hydraulic book I have ( and I have quite a few), I am now of the opinion that the lighter colour is more prototypical……. Howeve...

All I want from Santa is a little 20 tooth gear wheel - LOL

Roger - thanks for posting ........very interesting - been in Skye and the Hebrides many times and never considered that there could have been a railway of any sorts across the water. The mention of Talisker reminds me of one of my worst hangovers........on a business trio to Belgium with colleagues...

No I haven't tried any Malts from Raasay........currently I am hooked on the "Hearch" from the Isle of Harris, but now only have a bottle left from the very first batch which I am saving to drink with my grandson, "Harris" when he is 21 years old........his first birthday is next...