RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2018 So really just slightly bigger trams then - they didn't even have proper drivers or firemen - just motormen who twiddled a couple of knobs B. Iggot ...............probably because it was very boring and company in the cab was welcome.......but they also held a lever and that must have been fun? A. Nothernotch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) "Says here that they're looking for people to build a model railway for some competition. "By the way, what did you do with that piece of wood with a circle of track on it? Harbottle (thinking): "Cripes, I knew I shouldn't have chopped it up, what shall I tell him?" Edited February 14, 2018 by SVRlad 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan45 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 ...............probably because it was very boring and company in the cab was welcome.......but they also held a lever and that must have been fun? A. Nothernotch Thought they may have preferred as company... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Green EMUs with wires above them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmail Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 image.jpeg "Says here that they're looking for people to build a model railway for some competition. "By the way, what did you do with that piece of wood with a circle of track on it? Harbottle (thinking): "Cripes, what shall I tell him?" " Next trains gone!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Looking forward to finding out who they've sorted out for Judges are :-) Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 As the OP I have already got two candidates lined up ... More in the offing ! W.Aitforit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2018 My team are rather excited.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan45 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Looking forward to finding out who they've sorted out for Judges are :-) Stu Here's some suggestions... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan45 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Any who would be the presenter(s)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan45 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) My team are rather excited.... Aren't they a bit young to be exposed to a competition like this or are they entering the junior modeller section. What is a junior modeller anyway - one who is young or one that is just starting out in the hobby? M. Sauce Edited February 14, 2018 by vaughan45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Got my team together Wiring - Tracklaying - Buildings - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 When I see they have written 'specialize' not the correct for UK 'specialise' and don't notice the grammatical error of 'old rounder' instead of 'all rounder' (which is what they actually meant) then it shows shoddy attention to detail and, therefore low production values.Railway modelling is not a competitive hobby in my book.steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Railway modelling is not a competitive hobby in my book. steve Agree entirely. Neither can "success" in the hobby be measured by the standard of an individual's modelling, the size or realism of their layout, or if they are a well-known "name" in the hobby. As long as I have a layout I enjoy & the models I want, & enjoy my modelling, I consider that to be as successful as anyone else.I really hope this idea is given short shrift & the whole idea abandoned. It totally misses what the hobby is about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2018 When I see they have written 'specialize' not the correct for UK 'specialise' and don't notice the grammatical error of 'old rounder' instead of 'all rounder' (which is what they actually meant) then it shows shoddy attention to detail and, therefore low production values. Railway modelling is not a competitive hobby in my book. steve Agree entirely. Neither can "success" in the hobby be measured by the standard of an individual's modelling, the size or realism of their layout, or if they are a well-known "name" in the hobby. As long as I have a layout I enjoy & the models I want, & enjoy my modelling, I consider that to be as successful as anyone else. I really hope this idea is given short shrift & the whole idea abandoned. It totally misses what the hobby is about. Yeah, but it could be a bit of a giggle, and isn't have fun part of the hobby? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Yeah, but it could be a bit of a giggle, and isn't have fun part of the hobby?A bit of a giggle - at who's expense?? Most likely the participants, being portrayed as trying to "out nerd" each other. Other questions - the flyer in the OP says they want 'the most talented modellers' to start with. Who is going to decide who they are?? And then who is going to judge the results anyway? What will their credentials be? I know of Shows that don't run a 'Best layout' competition or suchlike as it is so subjective anyway. This idea takes it to a preposterous new level. A bit of a giggle for a Club, or group of mates, maybe. On national TV.?? No thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 This would be an edited reality show designed to entertain people by developing angst and controversy between modellers. You might ask who amongst us might risk subjecting themselves to this - then look at all those cooking and dating shows where 'sane' people do exactly this. Words ending ise are usually considered only for British English but ize can be used in both US and British and reportedly was common in British English prior to WW 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 A bit of a giggle - at who's expense?? Most likely the participants, being portrayed as trying to "out nerd" each other. Other questions - the flyer in the OP says they want 'the most talented modellers' to start with. Who is going to decide who they are?? And then who is going to judge the results anyway? What will their credentials be? I know of Shows that don't run a 'Best layout' competition or suchlike as it is so subjective anyway. This idea takes it to a preposterous new level. A bit of a giggle for a Club, or group of mates, maybe. On national TV.?? No thank you. Ok let us all be big grown up serious modellers. Stationmaster Mike said he liked maroon lined EMUs, Class AM9, Clactons, Class 309 call them what you like. Now I am building one, converted from Tri-ang coaches, the kits for them are rubbish. None have the correct underframe details. To save me carrying on drawing my own drawings at least two of you big grown up serious modellers must have details of the underframes of the MBSK and the Buffet cars? The power bogie for the motor coaches? Come on guys you are all experts, you soon tell a manufacturer where he is wrong, and this is a forum to criticize help each other. I think my very first post on RMweb when the logo was a Bullied Pacific was about the difference between a class 305 and a class 308 motor coach underframes. Never did get an answer. But if you use a class 302 motor coach underframe drawing you can make a class 308 from it. Now who's drawing of a class 302 underframe did I use, some geezer who would like a giggle called , Fat Bald Bloke. It could be a good platform to show that MOST railway modellers are normal lasses and blokes who enjoy a good past time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Come on guys I gave you a small challenge the under gubbins on a Class 309 MBSK, you are all serious modellers. Between you must have some helpful information. I am not asking for stuff about a one off steam loco that puffed twice and as scrapped but for information on nearly 30 trains that saw service for over 35 years. This all I can find. No wonder most railway modellers will not share with their work mates that they are modellers. I have always found people when they know are very receptive and accept me with my hobby. Even asking me what part of the country had I been to go and see trains at the weekend when I return to work on a Monday. As I have said this is a great platform to show the nation that we are normal lasses and blokes who enjoy a great hobby. Edited February 15, 2018 by Clive Mortimore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Hey Clive, Do you think these people might be able to help out ? They have a couple of 309 sets preserved. Electric Railway Museum Best I can do from Oz I'm afraid Mate . Edit - there's also this Edited February 15, 2018 by The Blue Streak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Who will judge the competition? The likes of the Gravetts, Steve Flint etc. would be acceptable, but TV celebrities have no place in the hobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 Looking forward to finding out who they've sorted out for Judges are :-) Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Who will judge the competition? The likes of the Gravetts, Steve Flint etc. would be acceptable, but TV celebrities have no place in the hobby. Pete Waterman, John Snow, Some bloke that works for the BBC and is a news reader, The Blue Peter Team, Jenny Agutter, Dick Strawbridge, Tom Hanks, Rod Stewart, Brian May's brother, Prince Charles, Ringo. Cut them some slack, some celebs are great people. A. Cooper. Edited February 15, 2018 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Ok let us all be big grown up serious modellers. I don't think Steve or I said anything about the hobby not being fun. It's introducing the competetive element to it I don't like, or see the need for. Nothing to do with being "big grown up serious modellers" It could be a good platform to show that MOST railway modellers are normal lasses and blokes Indeed it could - IF it was showcased rather differently, without being a competition pitting people against each other. As for your Class 309 question, I'll have to pass on that; I had to Google it just to see what one was. Certainly not my type of train, Region or Era, or even to a large extent Country of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2018 Come on guys I gave you a small challenge the under gubbins on a Class 309 MBSK, you are all serious modellers. Between you must have some helpful information. I am not asking for stuff about a one off steam loco that puffed twice and as scrapped but for information on nearly 30 trains that saw service for over 35 years. so far.png This all I can find. No wonder most railway modellers will not share with their work mates that they are modellers. I have always found people when they know are very receptive and accept me with my hobby. Even asking me what part of the country had I been to go and see trains at the weekend when I return to work on a Monday. As I have said this is a great platform to show the nation that we are normal lasses and blokes who enjoy a great hobby. I think you are missing the obvious solution here. Park the coach / unit/ whatever behind a platform - that way it doesn't matter what gubbins is or isn't below the coach body. For the open track, have a continuous small hedge or stone wall just in front of the track. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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