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

[gwrrob]

Can we have that one again, but in colour?

I can see a few more taken from here....

 

[2ManySpams]

Nice to see some new angles Rob.

 

An N Class would look nice there...

[Oldddudders]

Can we have that one again, but in colour?

 

Well said, Glenn. It is my belief that if the great railway photographers of the past had had affordable and practicable colour film - meaning a film speed that was usable - they would have used it every time. The world is in colour. We see in colour. Rob's railway is in glorious colour. 

[gwrrob]

Nice to see some new angles Rob.

An N Class would look nice there...

I was thinking a Castle but yes I can do that.

[Captain Kernow]

A beautiful sunny morning in the South Hams as driver Ron Canham prepares to take 5551 to Kingsbridge.

 

5551 waits for the off..jpg

 

 

Thanks to Stubby47 (Stu) for the help with the background.

I've just been down to the village, and you've captured the weather conditions exactly!

[St Enodoc]

Well said, Glenn. It is my belief that if the great railway photographers of the past had had affordable and practicable colour film - meaning a film speed that was usable - they would have used it every time. The world is in colour. We see in colour. Rob's railway is in glorious colour. 

That's probably true Ian, but they didn't - so most photos of steam railways are in black and white. Somehow my eyes expect to see that, so a black and white shot often looks more realistic to me than a colour one. The most striking example of this that I remember was Hursley by Martin Welch.

[2ManySpams]

So we're saying that some prefer colour, others black and white. Rob won't be able to please everyone and therefore a mixture (like wot he currently does) is best.

[gwrrob]

Nice to see some new angles Rob.

An N Class would look nice there...

Always happy to shew the work of Graham and Glenn on a down stopping train from Newton featuring N class 1848.

 

[gwrrob]

Always happy to shew the work of Graham and Glenn on a down stopping train from Newton featuring N class 1848.

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and it gives Zach Plunkett the chance to discuss the merits of using Kadee couplings between coaches.

 

 

Yes, the coaches are in the correct order.

[gwrrob]

 

 

[6892 Oakhill Grange]

Norman would like to offer a monochrome image taken today at Brent.

Kindest regards

Norman Lockhart. Esq.

Nice but where is the tender.

[2ManySpams]

Are you sure the coaches are in the right order?

 

Which one is the brake composite?

[Tim Dubya]

Do you mean they're the right coaches but not necessarily in the right order, Eric?

Edited May 14, 2016 by Tim Dubya

[Mallard60022]

Is that green coach thing a diversion Rob?

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[The Stationmaster]

Is that green coach thing a diversion Rob?

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I think it must have got lost from SOSJ - maybe someone could get it back there 

[gwrrob]

Are you sure the coaches are in the right order?

Which one is the brake composite?

We've been here before.From the engine we have 6592,2802,5688 and 2803.

[colin penfold]

I think it must have got lost from SOSJ - maybe someone could get it back there 

 

Dai Version perhaps?

[gwrrob]

Is this better for you ?

 

 

 

[NHY 581]

Dai Version perhaps?

 

Ah yes.

 

The Rhondda Valley Highways Officer. Wondered when he would crop up. Famous for his route planning. Often to be seen drinking in the Porth Municipal Workingmens Institute drinking a pint of Hancocks best with the local garage owner, Dai Wrecked.

[colin penfold]

The name Dai puts me in mind of the small town of Costanite.

Bobby Vee went there once - he was told to ask for Dai. He went in the pub and asked for Dai. "Which one" said Dai the Barman. We have Dai the butcher, Dai the painter, Dai the taxi.....

Bobby wrote a song about his experiences

"Costanite has a thousand Dai s"

 

 

OK, OK , I knew that's how it would be. I typed it with my coat on - I'm going now....

[M.I.B]

Is that green coach thing a diversion Rob?

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 No the green coach at the weekend means that Bus Replacement Service is on...........

[Tim Dubya]

The Rhondda Valley Highways Officer. Wondered when he would crop up. Famous for his route planning. Often to be seen drinking in the Porth Municipal Workingmens Institute drinking a pint of Hancocks best with the local garage owner, Dai Wrecked.

 

Any relation to the Welsh / French comedian?

 

You know,  Dai La Fin..

[Captain Kernow]

The local coal man making his deliveries:

 

 

Time sometimes stands still in Brent.

 

[NHY 581]

Is it me or is Minnie Finching, seated with her back towards us on the right, breaking wind ?

Edited May 14, 2016 by nhy581

[Tim Dubya]

Is it me or is Minnie Finching, seated with her back towards us on the right, breaking wind ?

 

Nothin' like crumpet that can trumpet!