RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonboy said: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/demolition-firm-puts-vintage-steam-engine-back-to-work?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&tblci=GiBmOI_LU_JIRO5gRwuYovCTvbkA5_04Xw4MyS6CY1T-hiCXvEg I bet they never thought that apart from demos at agricultural fairs there would ever be any other use for a ploughing engine. (They have a built in winch to to tow the plough across the field.) 3 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 G'Day Folks 5 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2020 17 hours ago, melmerby said: I bet they never thought that apart from demos at agricultural fairs there would ever be any other use for a ploughing engine. (They have a built in winch to to tow the plough across the field.) When ploughing a field a matching pair of engines must be used, one with a right hand winch and one with a left hand winch, a mistake I've seen made on models. Mike. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) A pair of Fowler BB1 ploughing engines, with a Fowler Balance Plough.... There was also a system that used one engine, with a trolley mounted pulley on the opposite headbank of the field... Edited May 31, 2020 by Sarahagain more added 8 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted May 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Jonboy said: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/demolition-firm-puts-vintage-steam-engine-back-to-work?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&tblci=GiBmOI_LU_JIRO5gRwuYovCTvbkA5_04Xw4MyS6CY1T-hiCXvEg We can expect to see steam traction engines cropping up in all kinds of modern settings when we can have exhibitions again. - Richard. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted May 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2020 I just thought this was really nice, and clever too 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 30/05/2020 at 06:37, Hroth said: This sort of "vendor" should be keelhauled for their misleading product description. A crass example of keyword fishing! 3 Manufacturers named 2 different Manufacturers product descriptions Calling it a "locomotive" as it can't locomote. O Gauge is just about permissable! It either shows contempt for the customer or culpable ignorance on the part of the vendor. I'd probably offer a fiver for it (inc delivery) as it might make a fun project. New chassis and wheels, a bit of panel beating and a replacement chimney and a black paintjob to turn it back into an LNWR King George V. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNWR_George_the_Fifth_Class#/media/File:LNWR_locomotive_No._2663_George_the_Fifth.jpg I located the auction on the manufacturer keyword string. No bites yet. The vendor also has an apparently working clockwork mechanism with all wheels for £10 more... No , he only named 2 manufacturers - Bassett Lowke is spelt with two t's, Basset is a dog! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, eastglosmog said: No , he only named 2 manufacturers - Bassett Lowke is spelt with two t's, Basset is a dog! Well, we knew what he meant! Anyhow, that's either more ignorance OR its to catch the others who can't spell either.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 i dont want to start a new thread just for this so i'll dump it here rail rolling going wrong in Iran https://9gag.com/gag/ayedG6M 4 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2020 17 hours ago, sir douglas said: i dont want to start a new thread just for this so i'll dump it here rail rolling going wrong in Iran https://9gag.com/gag/ayedG6M That will be a mess to clean up! Ah well, some oxyacetylene time and every thing will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2020 https://www.brewdog.com/uk/barnard-castle-eye-test 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2020 At a local farm shop earlier a dragon fly hovered about and landed on my finger, only a baby one by the look of things but managed to get a couple of good pics with the phone! 25 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2020 That's some good phone Jim. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, big jim said: At a local farm shop earlier a dragon fly hovered about and landed on my finger, only a baby one by the look of things but managed to get a couple of good pics with the phone! Nice photos. It's a damsel fly though, not a dragon fly. Dragon flies tend to be larger and rest with their wings stretched out. https://www.britannica.com/animal/damselfly 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stanley Melrose Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Did anyone else hear about the faucet dancer who slipped and fell in the sink? I'm sure that was the joke I heard years ago . . . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 You mean Tap dancer? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 73c said: You mean Tap dancer? Really?? Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Really?? Mike. Yup lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Melrose Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, 73c said: You mean Tap dancer? Really glad you were able to figure it out . . . Keep safe in these stressful times! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 G'Day Folks Almost as old as...Heard about the Sea Scout, who drowned putting up his tent. 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 14:22, manna said: G'Day Folks But will they have to isolate for 14days when they get back? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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