RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave Hunt said: The last time we flew with United was London - San Diego via Minneapolis in 1989. The service was so poor and the cabin staff so surly that Jill swore she would never go near a United aircraft ever again, and we haven't. The flight from Minneapolis was delayed because of a staffing problem and their 'customer service' was so appalling that there was a near riot among the passengers. How bad the experience was is shown by the fact that I still remember it from all those years ago and it sounds as though things haven't changed much. About 20 years ago Mrs Northmoor and I had a similar couple of experiences with American Airlines. On one flight the crew just seemed to be "going through the motions" - which stood out as the service culture reputation of the USA is well deserved in my opinion - while on the second flight, I got a pretty snappy response when politely asking for cream for the coffee. Later during the night my wife, rather than call for service, walked back to the galley to ask for some water. She pulled back the curtain to be faced with four of the most miserable-looking staff ever, all sat in silence. One woman jumped up, smiled and dealt with her request, looking like she was delighted to do anything other than have to sit with her colleagues for a minute. It was only later we read that there had been a bitter industrial dispute in AA at the time; there may have been some different (and probably strongly-held) views and opinions amongst that and other flight crews which would create a very difficult working environment for those involved. They were still rude though. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Tony_S said: My green diesels could probably benefit from a run too but I think blue locos will get the next day out. Not today though as I will be driving to Enfield, not diesel powered though. I trust pictures will be forthcoming Of the locos, not the drive to Enfield, of course Andy 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Tony_S said: My green diesels could probably benefit from a run too but I think blue locos will get the next day out. Not today though as I will be driving to Enfield, not diesel powered though. Blue Diesels? Now that really does mark the start of the irretrievable descent into the dark side...... 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: Can anyone explain to my why the British and Irish Lions only bothered to turn up for the first half of the second test match against South Africa yesterday? Presumably their contracts stipulated that they had to or they wouldn't get paid. Certainly it wasn't due to any desire to play good rugby. Dave 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, polybear said: Blue Diesels? Now that really does mark the start of the irretrievable descent into the dark side...... Dark blue side. Andy 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Morning all, Currently sitting in Denver airport, with a 5 hour wait till my flight leaves. We talked to a reasonably helpful customer service agent who couldn’t find any other flights. So now we are flying to Houston and then onto Tulsa, which puts us in danger of being kicked off the Houston flight. Hmmmmm, we shall see what happens. Re the Hippos green engines. He ought to to run some. Douglas 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 5 hours ago, SM42 said: Dark blue side. Andy Like this blue pannier (replacement) which was acquired for a very small shunting plank that has yet to see the light of day. Those interested in the pile of castings on the shelf above the 08's roof, they are various bits of bronze for a 3.5" gauge 'Rob Roy'. When I priced them up this morning they were worth twice what I paid for the 08! Lord knows what the boiler is worth..... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 The Boiler: There is no soft solder in this one!! 12 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Maybe you could trade in that boiler for a new Hippodrome HH? Best of luck with the flights Douglas. Dave Edited August 1, 2021 by Dave Hunt 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 I've got a couple of old boilers that could be traded in.... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: I've got a couple of old boilers that could be traded in.... Be very careful it may be you that goes under the scrappage scheme. Jamie 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 The first test train has just completed a circuit on my first layout since I built one for the boys 30 years ago. A feeling of smugness pervades the train shed. It's not finescale just code 100 10x8 roundy roundy from a CJ Freezer plan. But it works and nothing falls off the track so well happy. Next job is ballasting Chris 6 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 A previous United Airlines incident, where their customer service was judged not to be of the highest order: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Breaks_Guitars There are links in that article to the three songs mentioned. 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I always found Delta to be particularly useless on the customer service when I was travelling fairly regularly from Manchester to Atlanta, but it had the benefit of being direct so convenience outweighed less than stellar customer service 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: I've got a couple of old boilers that could be traded in.... 56 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: The Boiler: There is no soft solder in this one!! I would get in touch with either Station Road Steam or Simon from The Steam Workshop. I know SRS sells second hand boilers but I’ve never seen any on The Steam Workshop website. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: Lord knows what the boiler is worth..... Rather a lot, if this is anything to go by: https://www.maidstone-engineering.com/collections/copper-boilers/products/3-1-2-rob-roy-copper-tig-welded-boiler It'll need a ticket though.... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 7 hours ago, polybear said: Blue Diesels? Now that really does mark the start of the irretrievable descent into the dark side...... Could be worse, they could be black! Which operate about 350' behind my back door! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 54 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said: Could be worse, they could be black! Which operate about 350' behind my back door! Sounds like CTL Logistics. Andy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: The Boiler: There is no soft solder in this one!! I see no garage floor yet HH. Was that a misdirection when you announced that a glimpse of said floor had been seen? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SM42 said: Sounds like CTL Logistics. Andy Norfolk Southern (NS) on the "R" line from Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC. Edited August 1, 2021 by J. S. Bach To do a minor edit. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Florence Locomotive Works said: Morning all, Currently sitting in Denver airport, with a 5 hour wait till my flight leaves. We talked to a reasonably helpful customer service agent who couldn’t find any other flights. So now we are flying to Houston and then onto Tulsa, which puts us in danger of being kicked off the Houston flight. Hmmmmm, we shall see what happens. Re the Hippos green engines. He ought to to run some. Douglas I hope that the airline paid for the night at the hotel. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: Like this blue pannier (replacement) which was acquired for a very small shunting plank that has yet to see the light of day. Those interested in the pile of castings on the shelf above the 08's roof, they are various bits of bronze for a 3.5" gauge 'Rob Roy'. When I priced them up this morning they were worth twice what I paid for the 08! Lord knows what the boiler is worth..... I hope to get one of those in O sometime in the future. However the GWR railcar and Class 66 that I have on pre-order from Hatton's come first. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Abara Cadabara! 3 1 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said: I hope that the airline paid for the night at the hotel. No. Enough said. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Abara Cadabara! So thats what caused the International Space Station to drift off course. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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