RMweb Premium Jason T Posted June 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 Happy Birthday Gilbert, hope you have a cracking day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Happy Birthday Gilbert and many railway modelling years to come. Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted June 10, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks for all the birthday wishes chaps. Much appreciated, even though this is a difficult one, as it has a 0 on the end. Funny how 70 sort of sounds much older than 69. Of course I don't feel any different, and I find it very hard to believe anyway, but there we are. Anyway, I have some birthday cash from family, plus an article in BRM this month which will bring in more modelling funds, so I can now quite legitimately have a nice time deciding what to spend it on. This can't possibly count as locoholism, surely? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 This can't possibly count as locoholism, surely? Only if you buy Alco's, then it's alcoholism.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 This can't possibly count as locoholism That's when you start walking into the railway room and seeing locos you don't remember buying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted June 10, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 That's when you start walking into the railway room and seeing locos you don't remember buying. But that happens every time I go in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 60027Merlin Posted June 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 Happy birthday Gilbert Now that you have reached the age for Gladiateur be assured that there is still plenty time left. Reaching nearer Grand Parade may be more problematic! I suggest a dual purchase to treat yourself with your birthday cash, being a loco and a good bottle (or two) of claret. Enjoy your day. Eric 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Too late, then. Just go with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 Best wishes old bean. Aplogies for late greeting but have been savouring the delights of being hauled around Somerset by a Manor and a Hall today! Pity we can't find an excuse to have those on PN mate, they were superb, especially the Manor. Catch up with you all at the weekend Quackers. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2015 Only if you buy Alco's, then it's alcoholism.... Guilty, your Worship. I have about 10. Maybe Gilbert will defend me..... Gilbert I hope you had a great day, many happy returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2015 Belated wishes for yesterday, I didn't get to visit here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks for all the birthday wishes chaps. Much appreciated, even though this is a difficult one, as it has a 0 on the end. Funny how 70 sort of sounds much older than 69. Of course I don't feel any different, and I find it very hard to believe anyway, but there we are. Anyway, I have some birthday cash from family, plus an article in BRM this month which will bring in more modelling funds, so I can now quite legitimately have a nice time deciding what to spend it on. This can't possibly count as locoholism, surely? Errr yes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2015 Happy birthday and all that malarky. I seem to remember at school being given "the bumps" but I suppose we have to check for medical insurance now..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I seem to remember at school being given "the bumps" but I suppose we have to check for medical insurance now..... Too true. In art school we threw newbies and birthday-boys down the coal chute into the cellar......... So much for their gleaming new school uniform! But then it was only a few years before that the world was going around killing each other, so I guess our sense of perspective differs from that of today.. . Edited June 11, 2015 by coachmann 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2015 Nonsense alert. The Duck has landed in the 36E nest. Don't suppose anyone wants to admire a Manor or a Hall or some BRWR bits and bobs? Just for fun you understand. I know the LNER were very precious about things like this, however PN is BRER and much more open minded! Quackers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted June 13, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2015 :scared: OMG, what's happening? Here am I with money burning a hole in my pocket, and I find that I can't bring myself to buy any more locos. Apparently I don't need any more, according to this strange little voice in my head. I can't even make myself order a C1. I keep going on the Locomotion website, but there is some kind of mental block in place - I don't need one, and I can't justify having one. I don't really need any more coaches either. Has the world gone mad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) :scared: OMG, what's happening? Here am I with money burning a hole in my pocket, and I find that I can't bring myself to buy any more locos. Apparently I don't need any more, according to this strange little voice in my head. I can't even make myself order a C1. I keep going on the Locomotion website, but there is some kind of mental block in place - I don't need one, and I can't justify having one. I don't really need any more coaches either. Has the world gone mad? Hi Gilbert.......................and Happy 70th. Just go and treat yourself to a 70th birthday present to mark another decade. You don't have to run it..........but I'm sure you will but the emphasis will be that it is a birthday present rather than another addition to your layout. It's a feeble excuse I know but gives you a reason not to feel guilty about adding to the fleet. Anyway it will become a collectors item and shouldn't loose its value...............another excuse. Good Luck with your conscious!! Grahame Edited June 13, 2015 by BrushVeteran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Maybe you have become too close to your model railway Gilbert, so take your mind off indoor modelling for a spell and visit your local preserved railway for a nostalgia fix and recharge. Your birthday money will still be there when you get back! Your next choice of loco might not even be ex LNER. A Stanier 2-6-0s on an excursions off the LMR perhaps, or a 'Grange' on an R.C. Ormiston-Chant 'Build you own Locomotives' special.... Edited June 13, 2015 by coachmann 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Gilbert, you obviously need a ###### (cat) to soothe your worries away whilst reading your article in BRM. (Very informative by the way). Alternatively go to the GC at Loughboro', Saturday fortnight, where a bunch of loons from ANTB will be having a laugh at the expense of the GWR. Sincerely, F. Elix. P.S. Have thought of a method to fix your body to your underframe...................... ..................(Gresley Brake that is) Edited June 13, 2015 by Mallard60022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 :scared: OMG, what's happening? Here am I with money burning a hole in my pocket, and I find that I can't bring myself to buy any more locos. Apparently I don't need any more, according to this strange little voice in my head. I can't even make myself order a C1. I keep going on the Locomotion website, but there is some kind of mental block in place - I don't need one, and I can't justify having one. I don't really need any more coaches either. Has the world gone mad? You do HAVE 60113, don't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Gilbert, Worry not this is not a Chronic Illness in the true medical sense were it's permanent. This is just a passing phase and will be instantly cured by the arrival from Denmark of the Gresley O2 2-8-0's. There must have been times that Grantham, Doncaster or Retford sent one of these fine engines South to Ferme Park and I seem to recall in your timetable a working to the old Great Barford power station that used an O2. Get Well soon,Regards,Derek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY@34F Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Gilbert, As Derek says,I'm sure you can't resist a "Tango" or two as they were certainly frequent visitors to P.N. I know 'cos I've been there;got the T shirt etc. But I'm sure your aware they were often seen anyway. I continue to enjoy your thread ,though I know I don't comment as much as I should perhaps, so keep it up and thanks. Regards,Roy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prtrainman Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Received my July BRM yesterday & excellent article by Gilbert on fiddle-yard planning. Particularly useful to me as I am currently working on the design of my 'retirement-project' layout. Just thought I would point-out however that the type-setting gremlins have been at work on the article on my copy of the magazine. I needed to jump from the end of the 1st column on page 81 to whole of page 82 & then back to 2nd & 3rd columns on page 81, then to page 83 to get everything in order. I don't know if all copies of the magazine are the same but I thought I would point that out in case others are having problems making sense of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 G'day Gents You've got Money burning a hole in your pocket, How about a C1 and a C2 (Henry Oakley) double headed, they did a few special's in the 50's and if that's not enough to get rid of all that spare money, you've got to much. LOL. manna 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2015 Received my July BRM yesterday & excellent article by Gilbert on fiddle-yard planning. Particularly useful to me as I am currently working on the design of my 'retirement-project' layout. Just thought I would point-out however that the type-setting gremlins have been at work on the article on my copy of the magazine. I needed to jump from the end of the 1st column on page 81 to whole of page 82 & then back to 2nd & 3rd columns on page 81, then to page 83 to get everything in order. I don't know if all copies of the magazine are the same but I thought I would point that out in case others are having problems making sense of things. Yup, I was doomed but eventually discovered the order in which it should Presumably these days the mags are a little confused set on a screen thingy. If that's the case then we are doomed all (unless, of course, thePC or some young person's gooseberry Editor actually edits?) have been read! Alf Abbet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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