For the next few days this blog will only report on Graham's travels. When i first decided to fix a date for retirement, and start to consider what I wanted to do one of the things on top of the list was visit The International N Gauge Show (TINGS). This is the major show for the gauge in the UK with over 40 different layouts and almost 50 traders showing their wares. This show exceeded all my expectations, the layouts were fantastic, the skill of the modellers...

Today we parted to do our own thing, Jane will be staying in Scotland with Sue, with the intention of imitating Thelma and Louise, and Graham has driven down to Bedford where he will be visiting more trains and museums.