ROY@34F Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 18 hours ago, 61070 said: You were following in the footsteps of members of Grantham Loco MIC, who visited the RH&DR in 1959: http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/railway-life-at-grantham/loco-department-staff/grantham-loco-mutual-improvement-class-day-trip-1959/ Yes John . Takes me back a bit . I remember all those chaps on there . Regards , Roy . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
61070 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 23 hours ago, ROY@34F said: Yes John . Takes me back a bit . I remember all those chaps on there . Regards , Roy . Thanks very much Roy. When 'Jock' Michael kindly lent me three of the photos he sent a letter describing the day and saying, wistfully, that he was the only one still around to tell the tale. Sadly, as we know, Jock too has now gone, but by contributing the story and pictures he's made sure that these Grantham men are not forgotten. All the best, John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 It's gone! Grantham is officially back on the road. 14 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2021 And not a knob in sight! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2021 4 hours ago, jwealleans said: It's gone! Grantham is officially back on the road. Wrong trailer? Should be 4479 shirley... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Wrong trailer? Should be 4479 shirley... I am trying to hold it, but I don’t think I can…. Don’t call him Surely 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Barry O said: And not a knob in sight! You need to go to Specsavers, Baz. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: am trying to hold it, but I don’t think I can…. Oh, so many punchlines. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 15 hours ago, jwealleans said: It's gone! Grantham is officially back on the road. Sans le parfum du cheval? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 And not in the Postilion of my Grandmother either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 She had an equipage? I'm seriously impressed. The postilion must have been uncomfortable with a railway layout inserted, but servants must do their duty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LNER4479 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 26/09/2021 at 19:20, jwealleans said: It's gone! Grantham is officially back on the road. And it's now reappeared ... Now having to jostle for position with a certain other developing railway. Quite a bit of moving around of other stuff required in order to make space to complete the circuit ... But we managed it ... somehow. This really will be the last 'hurrah' for Grantham as a complete layout in its 'home' since 2012 - but perfectly feasible to continue to take on the road to exhibitions for a few more years yet. 16 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 8 hours ago, LNER4479 said: This really will be the last 'hurrah' for Grantham as a complete layout in its 'home' since 2012 That's sad... I feel like I've grown up with Grantham and now it's been relegated by some blooming upstart newcomer! 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 9 hours ago, LNER4479 said: And it's now reappeared ... Now having to jostle for position with a certain other developing railway. Quite a bit of moving around of other stuff required in order to make space to complete the circuit ... But we managed it ... somehow. This really will be the last 'hurrah' for Grantham as a complete layout in its 'home' since 2012 - but perfectly feasible to continue to take on the road to exhibitions for a few more years yet. You need to build a mezzanine 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Denbridge said: You need to build a mezzanine We've told him that before now - and other things - many with similar results. 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: That's sad... I feel like I've grown up with Grantham and now it's been relegated by some blooming upstart newcomer! Yep ... but all things pass and Grantham was a project I started at a certain point in my life with no firm 'end game' in mind. Being on here has been the making of it - no question - due to the fantastic support of all those who have gathered round and contributed so willingly, not to mention those on here like yourself for whom it 'floats yet boat' and offer support in terms of 'likes' and constructive / witty comments alike. There is a current programme of work ongoing at the moment, both for the immediate target of Leeds show in 3-and-a-bit week's time and also Doncaster show in February. The plan for the latter is that it will be photo'd and video'd whilst at the show for BRM and that will probably be as 'complete' a record of the layout as there's going to be. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Now then me dearyios ... In a once off world exclusive, spurred on by our pining, lockdowned antipodean friend Jesse, we are attempting a live interweb streaming thingummy whatsit for this weekend's practice running session. We're just setting up stock at the moment. If all goes to plan, we'll post a link on here to a Skype call that you can join from approx 1300 onwards should you be so moved (Jesse - you should be able to join now via the usual discussion group). More soon... 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I hope there will be a recording available.... I've got chores.... 'Have you finished the hoovering?' 'No, I'm watching a train set live on the internet' '@#$*@^$^#/#/#^' 2 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, LNER4479 said: Now then me dearyios ... In a once off world exclusive, spurred on by our pining, lockdowned antipodean friend Jesse, we are attempting a live interweb streaming thingummy whatsit for this weekend's practice running session. We're just setting up stock at the moment. If all goes to plan, we'll post a link on here to a Skype call that you can join from approx 1300 onwards should you be so moved (Jesse - you should be able to join now via the usual discussion group). More soon... That will be past my bedtime I'm afraid. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffer Davies Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, LNER4479 said: Now then me dearyios ... In a once off world exclusive, spurred on by our pining, lockdowned antipodean friend Jesse, we are attempting a live interweb streaming thingummy whatsit for this weekend's practice running session. We're just setting up stock at the moment. If all goes to plan, we'll post a link on here to a Skype call that you can join from approx 1300 onwards should you be so moved (Jesse - you should be able to join now via the usual discussion group). More soon... That sounds like a good way to start the afternoon! Count me in…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, LNER4479 said: Now then me dearyios ... In a once off world exclusive, spurred on by our pining, lockdowned antipodean friend Jesse, we are attempting a live interweb streaming thingummy whatsit for this weekend's practice running session. We're just setting up stock at the moment. If all goes to plan, we'll post a link on here to a Skype call that you can join from approx 1300 onwards should you be so moved (Jesse - you should be able to join now via the usual discussion group). More soon... Not much running, more talking and Tea drinking. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Jesse Sim said: Not much running, more talking and Tea drinking. Should be fine..I can't make today.. Will be causing chaos tomorrow though.... Baz 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffer Davies Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, LNER4479 said: Now then me dearyios ... In a once off world exclusive, spurred on by our pining, lockdowned antipodean friend Jesse, we are attempting a live interweb streaming thingummy whatsit for this weekend's practice running session. We're just setting up stock at the moment. If all goes to plan, we'll post a link on here to a Skype call that you can join from approx 1300 onwards should you be so moved (Jesse - you should be able to join now via the usual discussion group). More soon... Have you got an ETA for the link? Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Here we go folks: https://join.skype.com/gZP8Cox59P6I We're munching bacon butties at the moment. Running should start in 15-20 mins. Link should also be up and running tomorrow morning as well for our upside down friends. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Well, a solid day's running, layout generally behaving itself. Hope those who watched on the link enjoyed what you saw. We'll aim to have the link up and running again tomorrow 1100 to 1500 ish. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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