Hroth Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Not quite the right date, but still, we’re on holiday today, and Hilda helps me with tracklaying on my Englefield Line:9C739076-7C93-41AC-B6E8-5D7FC5B8A0CF.jpeg Thats one of those pictures where an article of apparel get caught in the chain? Edwardian: One of the ladies in your post appears to be riding a gents bike sidesaddle! How scandalous!!! Compound2632: The French seem to have had a completely laissez-faire attitude towards appropriate cycling garb..... Edited April 1, 2018 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 A Grand Day Out! These days, if I make just one show a year, it's York. This year, Tabitha asked to join me(!), and she proved delightful company. Well, yesterday was a long day, and I am recovering by doing very little today! Up with the sparrows to make the advance ticket holders queue (first time I've done that) at York Racecourse. There was much good stuff, and several highlights for me. The pre-Grouping period was represented this year by London Road, and I forced my acquaintance upon Jol Wilkinson of this parish, and then I got snap-happy! We were very happy to meet up with IanLMS of this parish, he of the excellent Jencaster, whilst we paused for elevenses. I made a few strategic purposes. Having cracked open the piggy bank, generally I spread may largesse fairly evenly, though, in the case of one leading wheel-manufacturer, I like to think that I brought a comfortable retirement that much closer for the business owner. As ever, the traders were most helpful, and the exhibitors very friendly. I would like to thank the organisers at the York show, not only for a splendid show, but also for helping Tabitha and I out in a couple of important respects. Mid-afternoon we hit the NRM, so I was able to fulfil some of the photo requests I have recently received, though the lighting in the main hall is poor-to-abysmal, which made it very difficult for me to obtain shots in focus, and that in the Station Hall is positively stygian. A highlight for Tabitha was to see a train of 'ancestral carriages' (on her mother's side), being the composite, second and third of the Bodmin & Wadebridge. For me, though, an important opportunity was to photograph (and measure - yes, I took a tape-measure; Be Prepared! and all that), the 1851-vintage Eastern Counties First Class coach, which I have long intended to run as part of the Wolfringham branch set, sandwiched between two ex-GE Brake Thirds dating from 1867. If there is one part of the West Norfolk that does resemble a down-at-heel light railway, it's the 'withered arm' to Wolfringham! Passengers are catered for accordingly! I fancy one can still discern the initials "ECR" on the coach waist panels. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 Thats one of those pictures where an article of apparel get caught in the chain?. Here’s a quote from Hamilton Ellis, (intro. to the “The Trains We Loved”) As with the LSWR, so with Hilda, she really enjoys the summer, and dresses accordingly, although she does wear more suitable clothes for winter: Anyhow, good to hear hear the York trip was enjoyed by you both! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) I have no doubt that the Midland's continued use of 45ft rail compared to the LNWR's 60ft was to make their expresses sound faster! Very much liking the Edwardian bicycle pictures. Especially for women the introduction of the safety bicycle made huge changes in society. For the first time women were able to own an affordable mode of transport that didn't involve having to keep and stable a horse. During my social work studies I came across several very well written sociological studies on the impact of the invention of the safety bicycle on women's lives. So yes bicycling and bicycling clubs would be very much part of the Edwardian scene. Edited April 1, 2018 by Annie 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'm actually quite surprised. My money was on Mr Northroader giving us a French bicycle advert*. Not really sure of the advisability of this, whatever the epoch. *The different viewpoint may assist sem's researches? I love old bicycle advertising from the Edwardian era. And yes the French ones could be a bit risqué, but they are stunning pieces of artwork often with a wonderful dramatic flair. We have to remember the safety bicycle very much caused a transport revolution in the society of the time. They were a leading edge technology and there was fierce competition between the various bicycle manufacturers of the time to get Joe and Joanne Public to buy THEIR bicycle and no other. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Not quite the right date, but still, we’re on holiday today, and Hilda helps me with tracklaying on my Englefield Line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 James I'm very pleased to see that you are of the elect who actually know how to photograph a railway carriage so that it is a useful document for further research. The internet is full of glossy coloured pictures of Edwardian carriages that are of no use at all to anyone except for recording livery details in a very vague and haphazard kind of way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I really need to get back up to York... Some very, very, useful pictures there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Poisson d'Avril! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 James I'm very pleased to see that you are of the elect who actually know how to photograph a railway carriage so that it is a useful document for further research. The internet is full of glossy coloured pictures of Edwardian carriages that are of no use at all to anyone except for recording livery details in a very vague and haphazard kind of way. Such patience, waiting for the flourescent-garbed gawpers to move out of shot. There's usually half a dozen or so..... All thats missing is the stick of known length! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 You can get a 7mm kit, very close to that one, from https://serkits.com/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Be careful. We don't want any confused cats around here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2018 Cycling with a baby - no problem. In Kosova you can see waiters cycling with trays of coffee held aloft. And men cycling while carrying scythes over their shoulders. I have seen a video of a moving bicycle on a layout, and i seem to remember that it had VERY fine spokes. Not easy when you realise that a spoke scaled down to 4 mm/ft will be considerably less than 5 thou diameter. I assume that that carriage has been repainted on only one side intentionally, to show what remains of the livery, rather than because they ran out of money. Don't complain about the lighting. It could be much worse. I once visited Belfast to write an article about the new Transport Museum building at Cultra. It was lit with high pressure sodium lamps, very efficient but giving everything a yellow cast. Mind you, I was treated like royalty as at that time, for obvious reasons, they hardly ever had visitors from the UK. And it is a very good collection. Jonathan 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 It still is a very good collection. If it was this side of the water it would be much better known. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Sem Drawings of bicycles, being a poster hanging above my layout. Kevin Edited April 1, 2018 by Nearholmer 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Cheers Kevin! FXD may be my friend here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Sem Drawings of bicycles, being a poster hanging above my layout. Kevin Ah-Ha! Les bicyclettes de Belsize.... (Just watched the third and fourth episodes of "Below the Surface", an episode of "Vera" and a Timewatch about WW1 flyers Mannock and McCudden. its all a bit too much...) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 A cheaper non Lego Crystal Palace https://m.ebay.com/itm/105pcs-Children-3D-Crystal-Castle-Puzzle-Sparkle-Music-Flash-DIY-Jigsaw-Model-/162566649605?_mwBanner=1 Also working cycles https://www.magnorail.com/en 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted April 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2018 Unfortunately (or is it fortunately?) it Says of the castle "Does not ship to the United Kingdom". A bit worried about the waterskier in the video when the houseboat pushed past, but those cycle wheels are impressive. (Go to "examples" on the website and watch the Echo Lakes video, once you can get past the exhibition ads). Jonathan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Unfortunately (or is it fortunately?) it Says of the castle "Does not ship to the United Kingdom". Always annoying when you find something you want and it doesn't ship to your country. If it doesn't why is it still listed in the UK's eBay site? Edited April 2, 2018 by RedGemAlchemist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 A similar one giving a uk supplier.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-Assembly-Puzzle-StillCool-3D-Jigsaw-Crystal-Castle-Puzzle-3D-Musical-Puzzle/183144534603?hash=item2aa443d24b:g:2XgAAOSwG4FathI5 Search for 3D Crystal Castle and select the Buy it now and UK only buttons, though this does not filter out all the Chinese suppliers. The link above is the cheapest that doesn't have a Shenzhen seller, despite the item location being listed as UK... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les le Breton Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Hmm. Interesting. I have a bad back and knees (I know, I know, I'm only 24 so what did I do? For your information it's a hereditary condition) so might be worth investing in a bicycle myself... Apologies for this tardy post, Castle Aching gallops along with so many contributions it is hard to keep up. My humble thoughts came to mind very late. Modern Bicycles are really designed for the young, but writing as a septuagenarian with one I have experienced the following. If you have one of these (I do) :- You really need a pair of these:- And possibly one of these (to start with):- Although Edwardian machinery is elegant, it is painful on any slope, hard uphill and with scary brakes downhill. A GOOD modern cycle is a joy to use with clever gears, good brakes and light as a feather. Remember there is a difference between a GOOD bicycle and a cheap Bicycle shaped, heap of iron. Unfortunately:- "Cycling has encountered more enemies than any other form of exercise." Louis Baudry de Saunier, French Journaliste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Apologies for this tardy post, Castle Aching gallops along with so many contributions it is hard to keep up. My humble thoughts came to mind very late. Modern Bicycles are really designed for the young, but writing as a septuagenarian with one I have experienced the following. If you have one of these (I do) :- Saddle.jpg You really need a pair of these:- Bike shorts.jpg And possibly one of these (to start with):- Padded seats.jpg Although Edwardian machinery is elegant, it is painful on any slope, hard uphill and with scary brakes downhill. A GOOD modern cycle is a joy to use with clever gears, good brakes and light as a feather. Remember there is a difference between a GOOD bicycle and a cheap Bicycle shaped, heap of iron. Unfortunately:- "Cycling has encountered more enemies than any other form of exercise." Louis Baudry de Saunier, French Journaliste Duly noted. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thanks for the crystal castle tips ... we'll see. Snowed yet again today .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the crystal castle tips ... we'll see. Snowed yet again today .... Not here. Cloudy with patches of sun, no snow whatsoever. Edited April 2, 2018 by RedGemAlchemist 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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