robmcg Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 For what it's worth the correct way to enjoy fresh air from the cab of a Hornby loco is demonstrated here at Combe Down tunnel in 1960.. very modest amount of modification.... we don't mention Swindon round here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) I can confirm that Stationmaster was narrow enough in the gauge when he was TCM at Radyr and I was a willowy and gamin young guard at Canton, but that was 40 odd years ago and the goods have 'settled in transit' a bit in my case, and I suspect his as well... Edited May 5, 2018 by The Johnster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2018 we don't mention Swindon round here. But you just did. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2018 Nowadays definitely somewhat broad of gauge but I can just about remember being a lot narrower and even have pictures (somewhere) to prove it. Ah here's one, used as my avatar as it happens, and if you click to enlarge it you can see that I easily fitted in the gap between the handrail on a 'Castle' cab and the handrail at the leading end of the tender, with room to spare. And no need for the engine tender coupling to be adjusted to account for 2nd radius curves. 7029 at Coates 160587.jpg There is that number again 29.....soon it will all be over. Just two days and a bit before we all go "Didn't want them anyhow, not my railway, not my period, not my livery and has the wrong tender." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I understand that Alan of Modelu is a talented individual when it comes to computers. I’m sure that any digital scan could be, ahem, adjusted to represent someone at any point of their life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Anyone wanna create a Hornby Facebook announcement bingo card? "Another steam loco? When will Hornby listen?" "Another diesel? When will Hornby listen?" "Too expensive! Lower your prices and you might actually sell some stock and stay in business!" "Bring back Thomas" "Why have you chosen that livery? It's like you want to go out of business" "I wish it was the Bluebell version" "Still no N/0 Guage" "I'll buy 5" "my poor wallet" "Bring back the Lima stock, just as good and half the price" Bonus point for that troll who always bangs on about trams on all the companies' Facebook pages. Apparently that's what everyone wants to model...? Did I miss anything? Edited May 6, 2018 by GreenGiraffe22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2018 Anyone wanna create a Hornby Facebook announcement bingo card? "Another steam loco? When will Hornby listen?" "Another diesel? When will Hornby listen?" "Too expensive! Lower your prices and you might actually sell some stock and stay in business!" "Bring back Thomas" "Why have you chosen that livery? It's like you want to go out of business" "I wish it was the Bluebell version" "Still no N/0 Guage" "I'll buy 5" "my poor wallet" "Bring back the Lima stock, just as good and half the price" Bonus point for that troll who always bangs on about trams on all the companies' Facebook pages. Apparently that's what everyone wants to model...? Did I miss anything? You might not want but me and my mate do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Having done a search on the topic, I think I may be the first to say: "There'll be nothing in it for me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 I understand that Alan of Modelu is a talented individual when it comes to computers. I’m sure that any digital scan could be, ahem, adjusted to represent someone at any point of their life. Now then, you might be giving me false hope - or was that just an announcement that something suitable might be announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuarringtonColliery Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Some of the comments on that facebook update from Hornby is pretty much cancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Some of the comments on that facebook update from Hornby is pretty much cancer! Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 Now then, you might be giving me false hope - or was that just an announcement that something suitable might be announced? A 29xx, I did hear the reworked Hall had been scanned at Didcot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Anyone wanna create a Hornby Facebook announcement bingo card? "Another steam loco? When will Hornby listen?" "Another diesel? When will Hornby listen?" "Too expensive! Lower your prices and you might actually sell some stock and stay in business!" "Bring back Thomas" "Why have you chosen that livery? It's like you want to go out of business" "I wish it was the Bluebell version" "Still no N/0 Guage" "I'll buy 5" "my poor wallet" "Bring back the Lima stock, just as good and half the price" Bonus point for that troll who always bangs on about trams on all the companies' Facebook pages. Apparently that's what everyone wants to model...? Did I miss anything? You missed out TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Newly tooled Terriers in 29 variants as a whopping "F You back" to Rails? Edit: You know there'd be at least one person who'd say "I've ordered all 29!" Edited May 6, 2018 by GreenGiraffe22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2018 That was what I initially feared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 It's the long awaited relaunch of the giraffe car, in 29 different liveries! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnish1 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Cross rail stock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Jumping in with both feet, I'd say a GWR Large Prairie ~ imminent. GWR non-corridors. A 21st Century LMS Black Five, a planned GWR Manor, Brighton 2-6-0, Thompson A2-3, Thompson corridor coaches in BR maroon, LMS Cattle wagon, chaired/bullhead appearance SetTrack using flat-bottom rail for strength, all-new DCC Ready GWR 14XX in mostly metal, Ready-to-plonk Carrog station, and worrever.... Edited May 6, 2018 by coachmann 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 Eh? Agree. I can't understand the post either.Clarity,please.Many of us have to deal with the clinical meaning of that word and its consequences.Sorry but it is simply distasteful to use it in this context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Jumping in with both feet, I'd say a GWR Large Prairie ~ imminent. GWR non-corridors. A 21st Century LMS Black Five, a planned GWR Manor, Brighton 2-6-0, Thompson A2-3, Thompson corridor coaches in BR maroon, LMS Cattle wagon, chaired/bullhead appearance SetTrack using flat-bottom rail for strength, all-new DCC Ready GWR 14XX in mostly metal, Ready-to-plonk Carrog station, and worrever.... So is this just your current wishlist then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 I would very much like a Brighton K3 mogul. I'm just wondering how far north they worked. Reading-Oxford, perchance? Cheers, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 It's the long awaited relaunch of the giraffe car, in 29 different liveries! With, of course, 20 different giraffes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 Agree. I can't understand the post either.Clarity,please.Many of us have to deal with the clinical meaning of that word and its consequences.Sorry but it is simply distasteful to use it in this context. Perhaps he means H are considering a Crab, which at least takes into the astrological realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Storey Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Have they hit the buffers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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