Hi to everyone who has responded so far,
It does not do your response justice, but I will respond with one response.
Thank you to all for the varied range of different aspects regarding the scope. It is very much appreciated.

I would really love that tak150 on sale in the telescope forum but well out of my league!
Sounds like the WO Flt132 would be a good choice and i do wish to use it for imaging. I will note the possibility of changing the focuser to a moonlite and the motor drive for hands free.
I have an AZEQ6 and imagine this should take the load + imaging gear ok. I only have two counter weights though, so i imagine i may need a third.
Please keep the responses coming as they are all valued.
Kind regards,
Matt