A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[Oldddudders]

1 hour ago, bgman said:

 

If Gillian Anderson comes

I shall think I’m rather a fine fella!

[County of Yorkshire]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

Anyway, I have had a request to see 4012 Knight of the Thistle again as she has recently had her first birthday. I hope her chimney doesn't offend anyone.

 

 

 

That's the one! Superb.

 

CoY

[Mallard60022]

I'm feeling guilty now Rob for mentioning that #######. The loco is beautifully completed but that ####### needs a good meal.

Ar$£

[bgman]

chelsea ... Just saying ! 

 

 

[Siberian Snooper]

13 hours ago, bgman said:

 

If Gillian Anderson comes !

 

12 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

I shall think I’m rather a fine fella!

 

I hope the Mrs doesn't find out!!!

 

 

[Captain Kernow]

19 hours ago, gwrrob said:

I hope her chimney doesn't offend anyone.

 

I think it's a lovely chimney, as is that of the other, kit-built Castle.

Don't listen to 'em, Robin!

 

[bgman]

2 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

I think it's a lovely chimney, as is that of the other, kit-built Castle.

Don't listen to 'em, Robin!

 

 

Could have been a whole lot worse Rob ! 

 

[gwrrob]

I bet that makes you feel nostalgic as they were around when you were in short trousers Grahame.

[Worsdell forever]

32 minutes ago, bgman said:

 

Could have been a whole lot worse Rob ! 

 

 

Still a better looking engine than a castle...

 

 

[bgman]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

I bet that makes you feel nostalgic as they were around when you were in short trousers Grahame.

 

Aye time were reet ard in them days but it didn't do me n me mates any 'arm I tell thee !

 

 

[teaky]

I feel sorry for the lad 2nd from right who appears to have his own cap but his other clothing must be hand-me-downs from his older sister.

 

[Mallard60022]

37 minutes ago, bgman said:

 

Aye time were reet ard in them days but it didn't do me n me mates any 'arm I tell thee !

 

 

That's kids after Breakshit that is...………………………….

Yes, I know...…………….

I've banned myself already

Ar$£ 

[Limpley Stoker]

I’m sorry to report Kenilworth Castle has just failed it’s MOT due to its lack of tender braking system.

[Oldddudders]

Isn’t tender braking something tht drivers learn to use in consideration for passenger comfort?

[Clive Mortimore]

1 hour ago, Oldddudders said:

Isn’t tender braking something tht drivers learn to use in consideration for passenger comfort?

Something that was not taught to motormen in their EMUs on the Southern.

 

Nothing like a sharp application of the brakes to wake up the commuters as to inform them they are home.

[colin penfold]

Under Sir Herbert Walker the development of the 3rd rail electrification scheme was based on the principles of rapid acceleration and braking to maximise system capacity, along with a regular interval service that punters could easily understand.

[Captain Kernow]

1 hour ago, colin penfold said:

Under Sir Herbert Walker the development of the 3rd rail electrification scheme was based on the principles of rapid acceleration and braking to maximise system capacity, along with a regular interval service that punters could easily understand.

What was his favourite colour?

 

[brushman47544]

8 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

What was his favourite colour?

 

 

Brown?

[Oldddudders]

2 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Something that was not taught to motormen in their EMUs on the Southern.

 

Nothing like a sharp application of the brakes to wake up the commuters as to inform them they are home.

It was easier to be smooth in later designs with self-lapping EP brakes. The straight Westinghouse brake needed care to be smooth - and as a former guard put it to me, some drivers never did acquire the knack.   

[colin penfold]

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

What was his favourite colour?

 

 

Green, obviously

 

I think his contribution to the development of London and the South East, through the provision of a fast, clean transport system is somewhat overlooked. I recommend "Sir Herbert Walker's Southern Railway" by C.F.Clapper

 

A Londonboy

[The Fatadder]

I think the odds of a new RTR Manor are definitely increacing.  Maybe the length of time it takes me to build the chassis for this...

 

[gwrrob]

Nice chimney.

[duff man]

Hope you have some nice Hornby 12 spoke bogie wheels to under that lovely looking front end.

[St Enodoc]

17 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Something that was not taught to motormen in their EMUs on the Southern.

 

Nothing like a sharp application of the brakes to wake up the commuters as to inform them they are home.

 

15 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

It was easier to be smooth in later designs with self-lapping EP brakes. The straight Westinghouse brake needed care to be smooth - and as a former guard put it to me, some drivers never did acquire the knack.   

Drivers were required to use the Westinghouse brake from time-to-time to ensure that they remained familiar with it in case the EP failed for any reason. Although, as Ian says, some never quite got the knack, others regarded it as a source of pride to stop smoothly in the right place using the Westinghouse and without changing the position of the brake handle until the final few yards.

[Mallard60022]

Now, that is a proper job Manor stack. Chunky. Almost as smart as one on a N15.

Ar$£

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Edited February 21, 2019 by Mallard60022