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Zettle ( owned by PayPal) has no preference on what barcode system used. I sought advice and since we use the Brother system for postage printing, it made sense to use something already in house. As we are a small concern we don’t need to worry about integrating with outside forces so Code128 is perfect for the use intended. Zettle was the original POS system designed for mobile devices and ease of use https://www.zettle.com/gb/about-us We have embraced the technology and the benefits to the club are clear. Lower fees on sales than PayPal. Better software. Faster slicker transactions. Even the coffee at shows has its own barcode!!!! I will offer you a demonstration but it will cots you !!

I have just had another email from Andy - extract below. Thanks Chris, I’ve been meaning to respond to this for ages but just so hectic at the moment. We will definitely put aside anything that we think may help and send it through. I will let you know in advance before we do (may still be a little more time as a lot going on) I have again replied to confirm that we will take anything they have. Andy Thanks again for the offer and as I said before anything you do send will be much appreciated and even OOLS stuff that may seem like rubbish to you may well be of help to us.

RiP Maurice

And just when you thought it was safe to back in the water…… Simon Kholer is off too!!! Yes, Mr Hornby has reached the end of the road and is retiring from Hornby (again!!) Any takers for the job, the current CEO is a former Paperchase (now defunct) CEO so things are looking up or maybe not. Will the current team have what it takes to carry the company on?? Montana Hoeren Head of Hornby Brand, has been pencilled in as the newcomer but can she do it? She has a good knowledge of the brand and has brought good ideas forward but is she right for the post vacated by Simon. We shall wait with a mug of tea!!!

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Great sadness. I shall miss our chats about everything.

I dont know which barcode system you use for our own products but it might be worth looking at GS1. Hornby products almost certainly use GS1 and it may suit to be compatible.

Ha ha ha!!!! I’m sure we can furnish you with the necessary documentation!!! Vat receipt, printed before your wallet opens.- tick. HRC - I wash my hands. - tick, Sustainable production, ill bring plenty of supplies with me. - tick!! LOL

For once I was on the ball and sent this email to Hornby after John Vizor first posted . . . but I was not quite on the ball about posting here! Andy OO Live Steam Club member John Vizor has posted an email reply from Andy Walker on the OO Live Steam Club forum to inform members about the sad passing of John Humphrys and the impact this has had on Hornby Live Steam support. In the email Andy writes ‘I am sorry to have to say that, sadly now, we have to officially "call time" on our ability to help with Live Steam and that I hope that you are able to find somebody else to be able to assist. Around 12 months ago John discussed with the OOLS Club chairman Maurice Rourke both the reduced level of support available from Hornby and the future need for continued support for these locos and as a result the club devised and launched the OOLS Service and Repair Scheme and over the last year we have been contacted by a number of people who have been referred to the club by Hornby and I assume that may will have been John passing on our contact details. We would be happy for Hornby’s support department to refer any Live Steam support queries to the club using service@oolivesteam.com and would also be happy if you wanted to share that information with your past customers via your website. Andy also reference the ‘almost negligible remaining spares’ and it you do still have some the OOLS club would be interested in acquiring them. We also want to send our condolences to all who knew and worked with John. Best regards, Chris Oakes OO Live Steam Club Secretary So far no response . . .

Looks more pink than purple. Is it like that for real or is it the camera colour reproduction?

Looks like I will be able to attend and will be