RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2015 Delighted to here that so many have been sold in advance. The delay means we've all got something interesting to read instead of watching all that festive season tv rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've had an email today from 'Hermes' saying the book will be delivered to me in the next few days. Looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I've had an email today from 'Hermes' saying the book will be delivered to me in the next few days. Looking forward to it. Hi Colin, mine arrived today and it was certainly worth the wait! Nothing prepares you for seeing something you have been working on "virtually" arrive in physical form. A very proud day for the C37LG! Kevin you have done us proud. Thank you. Now we are in the run up to Christmas we are dispatching them on a daily basis, so if anyone else would like one, they can be ordered via here http://c37lg.co.uk/shop_item.aspx?category=books&item=669or if you would like to order one in a more traditional way, a cheque for £19.95 sent to The Class 37 Locomotive Group, 8 Sutton Lane, Adlington, Nr Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9PA is equally welcome. Thanks to all of you that have ordered one, especially for your patience. I do hope you like it! Cheers Martin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hi Martin, I've just had a message that mine has just been delivered. Looking forward to reading it when I get home from work - driving rail replacement coach, went through Adlington at 0759 this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I'm out at the moment, but the Hermes tracker says mine was delivered at 10am, "left in a secure location"... I'm intrigued to find out exactly where that turns out to be... ...probably lying in a puddle behind the back gate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 A friend has got it me for Christmas looking forward to looking through it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Got an email saying book would be delivered two days after receiving email, guess what..........no book! Edited December 12, 2015 by michaelp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I'm out at the moment, but the Hermes tracker says mine was delivered at 10am, "left in a secure location"... I'm intrigued to find out exactly where that turns out to be... ...probably lying in a puddle behind the back gate. In my best Black Country... "Ah tode yer, day I??" :rolleyes: Fortunately the book was in a cardboard outer, and dry inside that plastic bag. Book looks excellent at first glance - nice big format and superb pictures!! Will study in depth later... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 In my best Black Country... "Ah tode yer, day I??" :rolleyes: Fortunately the book was in a cardboard outer, and dry inside that plastic bag. Book looks excellent at first glance - nice big format and superb pictures!! Will study in depth later... Don't you just love Hermes!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted December 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2015 Don't you just love Hermes!! That is exactly why Strathwood do not use Hermes and we actually subsidise the actual costs of postage and packing on all of our orders to ensure they are packed well enough to withstand the rigours of white van man and Postman Pat.. We use Interlink and the Royal Mail for all of our despatch work with thankfully minimal problems over the years, which we always resolve for our customers should they occur even when we are not at fault. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 That is exactly why Strathwood do not use Hermes and we actually subsidise the actual costs of postage and packing on all of our orders to ensure they are packed well enough to withstand the rigours of white van man and Postman Pat.. We use Interlink and the Royal Mail for all of our despatch work with thankfully minimal problems over the years, which we always resolve for our customers should they occur even when we are not at fault. Kevin All the books i've ordered from you have come via Royal Mail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hi everybody. I'm glad that most of you are receiving the books OK, if there are any problems, please message me directly (In case you don't get the direct message MichaelP, yours is still out on the van as I type) Yes I fully agree about Hermes not being the best solution, but unfortunately in this instance we had to use the most expediate means to get them out, and that meant using them. Our sales team volunteers are unable to visit their local post office within normal opening hours due to the day job, so to get it out to you's asap to minimise any further delay by waiting till today to post Royal Mail, we had no choice. Sorry! Anyhow, I hope you do enjoy it, and I won't mention it anymore, as I am sure those of you getting it for Christmas are already lifting the corners of the wrapping paper! Happy Christmas everybody!Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Copy arrived earlier, as a Christmas prezzie for a mate. I had a cheeky look through, obviously, and I must say it's very impressive. The pre-TOPS era is better represented than I had feared. Well done to all involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) ...Yes I fully agree about Hermes not being the best solution, but unfortunately in this instance we had to use the most expedite means to get them out, and that meant using them. .... Martin. Yes, don't get me wrong - I have "experienced" Hermes deliveries before it was more the way the tracker said it was "left in a safe place" that made me post, as I had a good idea (& was right!!) of what their definition of "safe place" is!! No harm done, and I don't have to wait until Monday* to fetch it from my local R.M. Sorting Office. Every cloud, etc... * or Christmas!!! Edited December 12, 2015 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2015 Home now and had a look at the book. It is superb, a varied collection of interesting photos, all well presented. If you've not ordered a copy, I recommend you order one now before they run out. Fittingly, as I was opening it, the 37 hauled (actually pushed) Cumbrian Coast service went past. I hope other preservation groups produce similar books of their loco class. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Have had a good browse... must admit that I always thought BR Blue was a simple livery, & even Largo was fairly standardised... not a chance, it would seem!! what a variety! Not to mention all the other liveries 37s carried over the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I really appreciate all your positive comments, it is very gratifying. Thanks to everyone that has bought it directly from us at the C37LG, as 100% of the money from these sales goes straight into the pot for 37003's bodywork repairs and repaint next year which are likely to cost around £20,000! The previous owner was not very careful about rust prevention! As a Charity, this sort of fundraising project is always high risk due to the upfront monies required to make it happen. Luckily, doing this with Kevin meant we were able to make this happen at a lower risk and at a higher level of quality than we would have been able to do alone, and I thank him for the opportunity to do it. All the best and enjoy your books! Martin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I really appreciate all your positive comments, it is very gratifying. Thanks to everyone that has bought it directly from us at the C37LG, as 100% of the money from these sales goes straight into the pot for 37003's bodywork repairs and repaint next year which are likely to cost around £20,000! The previous owner was not very careful about rust prevention! As a Charity, this sort of fundraising project is always high risk due to the upfront monies required to make it happen. Luckily, doing this with Kevin meant we were able to make this happen at a lower risk and at a higher level of quality than we would have been able to do alone, and I thank him for the opportunity to do it. All the best and enjoy your books! Martin I normally buy direct from Strathwood but when I found out about the book and that it was for the C37LG I sent my friend the link direcet to your site instead (no idea what she thinks of me asking for a railway book but she asked what I wanted ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted December 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2015 Two intriguing photos in the book. On p85 there is 37264 hauling the 1220 Mallaig - Fort William on 14th June 1984. The consist is three Mk 1 coaches, plus what looks like the Bachman Inspection saloon. Why the inspection saloon? While on P91 we see Loadhaul liveried 37698, but the door in the centre of the bodyside appears to be in EWS red and gold. Presumably a replacement door has been fitted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Two intriguing photos in the book. On p85 there is 37264 hauling the 1220 Mallaig - Fort William on 14th June 1984. The consist is three Mk 1 coaches, plus what looks like the Bachman Inspection saloon. Why the inspection saloon? While on P91 we see Loadhaul liveried 37698, but the door in the centre of the bodyside appears to be in EWS red and gold. Presumably a replacement door has been fitted? I won't be able to see the book until christmas day so can't see the photos you mention but for the first one I remember travelling the highlands and seeing an inspection saloon on some trains and it was being used as an observation coach, we were offered the chance to travel in it for an additional supplement but we never took up the offer (wish I had now though). at some point they used a converted class 101 dmu as an observaion car on the Kyle line too but the one I saw most was an LMS one to Fort William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Two intriguing photos in the book. On p85 there is 37264 hauling the 1220 Mallaig - Fort William on 14th June 1984. The consist is three Mk 1 coaches, plus what looks like the Bachman Inspection saloon. Why the inspection saloon? While on P91 we see Loadhaul liveried 37698, but the door in the centre of the bodyside appears to be in EWS red and gold. Presumably a replacement door has been fitted? Yes, I think that's correct. I've seen models of it in this condition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) My copy arrived today via Hermes in perfect condition, packed in a stout cardboard sleeve. Edit: Now had the chance to look through it, nice preface on the first built syphon's, with loads of excellent photos. The photo on page 31 proved interesting, (HR) 37 146 at Chessington. It's not that apparent from the photo, but this loco carried a "one-off" version of L/L Blue livery. Apart from the small arrows, it also featured a Blue roof / bonnet tops and cab window surrounds. So it's basically a BR Blue loco with full yellow cabs ends. Rumour has it the loco was required back in traffic before the L/L re-paint could be completed. Edited December 17, 2015 by tractor_37260 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I hope everyone who had to wait until today to get their book is having an enjoyable read!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 All the best to everyone, yes had a quick look through and have to say I'm very impressed so far. This book has definitely been worth waiting for! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I've just been through the book, not read all the intro or captions yet but very impressed, congrats to Strathwood & the Class 37 loco group for a fine publication. Can we have volume 2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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