rapidotrains Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi guys, Sorry I have not been posting much lately. We've been working our tushies off (it's a North American term - look it up) with numerous product launches over on this side of the pond as well as developing our UK model range. Here's our latest North American newsletter: http://www.rapidotrains.com/rapidonews70.html We're arranging our first charter for October. Charters are not common over here. We're heading to Montreal for a big product launch at the Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, and we're getting a dome car. That should be fun! Wouldn't it be nice to ride a dome car on a UK charter? We can send our car there - it will take out every platform edge, bridge and tunnel in the UK, but it would be worth it. We're getting started on a UK newsletter which should be out in the next two weeks. We're already planning for Warley and the usual round-the-UK tour that preceeds it. I'm thinking Heathrow to Birmingham via Norwich, Plymouth, Blackpool, Carlisle, and Inverness..... Well what can I do? Your country is so wee that I can't resist travelling all around it each time I come. -Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted July 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2015 See if you can get up to the top of the country, Thurso is a good ride out, and you might be able to pop in on Ben Alder of this parish, and get some ideas for a range of decent scottish steamers..... wink-wink. Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjgardiner Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 See if you can get up to the top of the country, Thurso is a good ride out, and you might be able to pop in on Ben Alder of this parish, and get some ideas for a range of decent scottish steamers..... wink-wink. Andy G Jason likes Whiskey. I'd suggest a trip to Inverness with stops at Tomatin, Aviemore (for a lovely Caledonian 0-6-0 i want a Rapido quality model of) and Dahlwinnie on the way back doon south!! In related news to Jasons post, my wife and I are booked on the Rapido to Montreal in October, so we will no doubt post many pictures and a full report on the trip and major North American product announcement being made at Exporail that weekend (and maybe pictures of me geeking out with Dominion of Canada!) Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted July 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2015 Surely that would be Whisky, being the finer quality stuff?? A visit to the twelve men of Tain is not to be missed. Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Having just done a wee tour around Scotland, I can certainly recommend it. My LRC shuttle had a great time: How about a trip to Stirling Castle: Visit the Maileg line via steam train and see the Harry Potter viaduct: Or the Forth Bridge (the LRC is wearing it's rain proof coat in this image) Did someone mention Whisky? Or what about the best Hot Chocolate in the world at cocoa mountain? So much to do and you will not need sun cream! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjgardiner Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Surely that would be Whisky, being the finer quality stuff?? A visit to the twelve men of Tain is not to be missed. Andy G Ha, regional spelling differences for Whisky/Whiskey, if i was being technically correct, i'd have said that Jason likes Scotch, but i was too busy enjoying a dram of 15 year old Glengoyne to end a long work week rather than being picky about regional spelling choices I think we can all agree that any trip that takes Jason north of Hadrian's Wall must include a visit to somewhere that turns water and grains into Single Malt through distillation!! Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaym481 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 "Scotch" is always whisky though, no "e." And yes, if Jason likes it he should definitely take some time out to visit a few distilleries. Love the shot of the Forth Bridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidotrains Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 "Scotch" is always whisky though, no "e." And yes, if Jason likes it he should definitely take some time out to visit a few distilleries. Love the shot of the Forth Bridge. Glad someone corrected Stephen for me... I was about to! But my all-time favourite whisky on the planet is Welsh..... my dearest Penderyn. I think they also forego the "e" down there in the Valleys.... -Jason (If I ever move back to the UK it will be to Wales, boyo.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaym481 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Have you tried that Nova Scotia malt Jason? I haven't, though when I move back to Canada I reckon I will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Glad someone corrected Stephen for me... I was about to! But my all-time favourite whisky on the planet is Welsh..... my dearest Penderyn. I think they also forego the "e" down there in the Valleys.... -Jason (If I ever move back to the UK it will be to Wales, boyo.) Just spent a week's 'summer' holiday in the heart of Snowdonia. At this time of year it's 'Rained-on-ya'. Plenty of water to make (or worse, dilute) your whisky. Some very nice Garratts that would make nice RTR models........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Surely that would be Whisky, being the finer quality stuff?? A visit to the twelve men of Tain is not to be missed. Andy G And since you will be passing within a quarter mile of me en route to Tain, I can introduce you to the Teanninich and Dalmore distilleries too - and provide a cuppa if you'd prefer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Here's our latest North American newsletter: http://www.rapidotrains.com/rapidonews70.html Jason, I will be sorry to miss the opportunity to say 'hello' to you and Bill while you are in Portland at the end of the month. Somehow I have managed to schedule two weeks holiday (out of the country) while the National Train Show is on. Rather poor planning on my part as it turns out. I hope you enjoy Portland - you should be able to find plenty of vegan/vegetarian choices in restaurants here, though I do have to say that the Expo Center is a dump - at least the old building where the train shows usually end up is. The newer halls are better. I hope you guys have a great show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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