Ponthir28 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Almost there 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 16 hours ago, MrWolf said: I love a good put down, especially when delivered by a woman who you wouldn't expect it from. About 20 years ago I attended a garden party with a friend at her boss's house. The usual small talk got around to her accent and surname and the boss's rather holier than thou university lecturer wife asked my friend where was she from? My friend replied that although she was from rural north Essex her grandparents were German. Boss's wife was rather sloshed at this point and asked: "So was grandpa an immigrant or a prisoner of war?" My friend looked her square in the eyes, smiled and replied: "2nd SS Panzer Division..." Cue awkward silence! Best put down I ever heard was on a post grad college trip to Dublin. We (lecturers and students) were sitting in a city centre bar one evening. One of the lecturers turned to me and said (very loudly) had I noticed how women were getting more sexually aggressive now a days. One of the female students (who happened to be Scottish) - replied to the lecturer - "Put it this way - when you get sexual I get aggressive" 1 2 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Good to see that the working gang are nearly prepared to tackle the damaged shed door. There remains the question ... who pays for the repair and has the correct authorisation been obtained?? Would the Station Master have a budget to allow him to get the job done? Or is there an Area Manager involved ? Would Swindon be the ultimate source of the funds and new door? Who's head will roll when the enquiry into the damage is reported upon? Would the RAIB be involved to check that there were no dangerous practices involved. ?? The shareholders are already muttering about the unnecessary expense....... 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, DonB said: Good to see that the working gang are nearly prepared to tackle the damaged shed door. There remains the question ... who pays for the repair and has the correct authorisation been obtained?? Would the Station Master have a budget to allow him to get the job done? Or is there an Area Manager involved ? Would Swindon be the ultimate source of the funds and new door? Who's head will roll when the enquiry into the damage is reported upon? Would the RAIB be involved to check that there were no dangerous practices involved. ?? The shareholders are already muttering about the unnecessary expense....... It was my Grandson driving a derailed train into it..... Not sure where that fits into the scheme of things......more than likely it would be me as I’ve had to fork out for the repair gang plus there is something else on its way!!!!!! Edited August 23, 2020 by KNP 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted August 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2020 A teaser! Could the two Modelu bags containing ‘men in conversation’ be the forthcoming negotiators ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: A teaser! Could the two Modelu bags containing ‘men in conversation’ be the forthcoming negotiators ? I can neither confirm nor deny but I have had confirmation it has been posted......! Edited August 23, 2020 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Thanks for the here and now (Model) scenario, but my post was really as much to do with my ignorance of the historic reaction within the GWR (and the RAIB ? ) to such a happenstance as the damage inflicted on the company's infrastructure. There must be a "Little Muddler" who knows the GWR rule book and what the reaction at Swindon would have been to the requirement of replacing a Loco shed door outside its scheduled maintenance period. Sorry not to have made that clear. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted August 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 hours ago, DonB said: Would the RAIB be involved to check that there were no dangerous practices involved. ?? No. It didn't come into being until 2005. It could be investigating the modelmaker, though . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: No. It didn't come into being until 2005. It could be investigating the modelmaker, though . . . . . . . . . . . My ignorance showing again! Who did accident investigations prior to 2005? Seems likely that any investigation at Little Muddle could lead to severe restriction of pocket money and withdrawal of driving permits. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) With the coal wagons left, the covered vans are moved into the goods shed. Edited March 25 by KNP 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted August 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2020 A new entertainment genre has evolved - slow shunting. It’s more entertaining than most slow TV and lasts much longer! 3 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2020 9 hours ago, DonB said: My ignorance showing again! Who did accident investigations prior to 2005? Seems likely that any investigation at Little Muddle could lead to severe restriction of pocket money and withdrawal of driving permits. The HMRI. His/Her Majesties Railway Inspectorate. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Is the man in lorry reading the newspaper going to move soon. To load or unload crate now the wagons have arrived. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said: Is the man in lorry reading the newspaper going to move soon. To load or unload crate now the wagons have arrived. Don't forget they are waiting for the chap with the key to open the lock up!!!! When....don't know You'll just have to be patient. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Psst..... Do want some fresh meat? I have some very fresh meat in this wagon behind me? No....! Ladies, how about you? Can give you a good price........ It fact it's so fresh it will walk to your home.... In fact this picture reminds me I was planning to do a noticeboard next the lifebuoy. Another nice little project to add to the list! Edited March 25 by KNP 24 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, KNP said: Psst..... Do want some fresh meat? I have some very fresh meat in this wagon behind me? No....! Ladies, how about you? Can give you a good price........ It fact it's so fresh it will walk to your home.... In fact this picture reminds me I was planning to do a noticeboard next the lifebuoy. Another nice little project to add to the list! Those black market meat sales won't be very secret, if they're posted on a notice board! 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 What with undelivered crates and knocked off meat, your next noticeboard project might have to be one for the platform. Replacing Little Muddle with Buggleskelly. 3 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 19 hours ago, KNP said: In fact this picture reminds me I was planning to do a noticeboard next the lifebuoy. Wait, wait, wait, wait , wait .... a lifebuoy?? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted August 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2020 Yes, very un-PC. A lifeperson, obviously. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Now for my arty moment. Using the camera balanced across the rails, with the power off of course as the case is metal - talking from experience here! I pointed the lens into the other end of the goods shed, ensuring of course the lens was fully extended prior to taking the picture as I could envisage setting up the camera, switching on and pushing the goods shed down the line? Now this one of those pictures I think looks better in monochrome and with colour to keep the records straight Edited March 25 by KNP 29 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Black and white or colour arty or not but van has a very big chimney. Lovely photos and I like both. 2 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ponthir28 said: Black and white or colour arty or not but van has a very big chimney. Lovely photos and I like both. I was just about to say that.. Fred Dibnah would have love that one. Edited August 25, 2020 by Andrew P 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I'm hoping that the chimney is actually the engine shed water tank, unless you're thinking of going broad gauge, then it's probably about right for a carriage lamp pot. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) New wagon rolled off the production line. Waiting for the Milliput to dry as there where some big gaps on the corners. A Cambrian Model Rail 15ft, 6 and a half plank fixed end PO Wagon kit (C49). Went together OK once I used the instructions for guidance and went my own way!!! This will be detailed up with Herbert & Sherbet name once I can finalise the design for the transfers...... Edited March 25 by KNP 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, KNP said: This will be detailed up with Herbert & Sherbet name once I can finalise the design for the transfers...... Clever name. I always found a few sherbets with the herberts on a Friday night was a great way to end the working week! 2 4 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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