The flatulence of Mr Fish continues at gale force level. Some of the relis have departed northwards but the younger and youngest generation remain. With such a cold wind and at such ferocity it is difficult to know how to entertain the very young ones. .33, .9 and 3.8 are not likely too find something to do in common. 3.8 is kept amused by the very old fashioned, wind up (0) Guage Hornby. But .9 could easily destroy the entire LMS (I said old fashioned) system, with the wrong type of baby on track so the layout is on a table out of reach of tiny grasping fingers.Trouble is that the table is really too small for even the meanest of Pre Dr Beaching layouts and the station and one curve hang precariously over the abyss with the inevitable consequences when the engine on full wind is at top speed. Two major disasters so far and the dead and wounded include the entire station staff so normal service is disrupted in a very realistic GNER up-to-date fashion. Only the squat controller remains on duty as a sole walking wounded but union rules do not permit overtime until the dispute on manning levels has been sorted. So avoid Hutton Halt for the moment and keep an eye on Teletext. As for the 3.8 he is just as happy watching Tommy the Tank Engine series on video.
