RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2020 This just popped up on my Facebook feed, possibly the most relevant bit of advertising I have seen in a while. Would you wear one however? P.S. I've no connection with the company. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 No. I don’t want to go from fairly uncool to completely uncool.. 3 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I’m too old to worry about cool, but I do still have some minor concerns about looking totally daft, so no, I wouldn’t wear it. 3 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted August 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2020 Apart from the American loco and British wording. There's a much more important error.. No mention of stopping for a Muggacoffee or Tea.. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 29, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Ron Ron Ron said: You go out dressed as Mario??? 4 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Kris said: You go out dressed as Mario??? Only on Bank Holidays. . 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 10 hours ago, ianofsklr said: I quite like the speedwhiskers, a fairly abstract design and only a railway enthusiast with an interest in Pilot Series DMUs would make the connection! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted August 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, Hroth said: I quite like the speedwhiskers, a fairly abstract design and only a railway enthusiast with an interest in Pilot Series DMUs would make the connection! Would a similar design based on the Prototype Deltic also work? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 57 minutes ago, Hroth said: I quite like the speedwhiskers, a fairly abstract design and only a railway enthusiast with an interest in Pilot Series DMUs would make the connection! Looks like a pair of underpants though..... 1 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Flying Pig said: Would a similar design based on the Prototype Deltic also work? LMS streamlined Coronation? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 They could be sold to the Army. Speed whisker: Lance Corporal Deltic: Corporal Streamlined Coronation: Sergeant 1 1 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 29/08/2020 at 13:39, TheQ said: Apart from the American loco and British wording. There's a much more important error.. No mention of stopping for a Muggacoffee or Tea.. American? Cuppamud would be more appropriate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 You mean that American coffee that you can stand spoons up in? Usually found in diners. How do you like your coffee? Like I like my women. Cheap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, ianofsklr said: Make that five evenly spaced thin stripes and that would be PRR*. The colors are just about right. Edit 1: *Pennsylvania Rail Road Edit 2: I do not have the graphics skills to modify the original to show proof-of-concept; however, this photo of one of my GG1s will have to do: Edited September 7, 2020 by J. S. Bach 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: You mean that American coffee that you can stand spoons up in? Usually found in diners. If the spoon remains standing, the coffee is too weak. The handel should topple over as the coffee should have dissolved the spoon! Now that is proper coffee! Note: I learned to drink coffee in the US Navy. When I was in, the Navy was not fueled with bunker C or uranuim, it ran on coffee, the dregs went into the boilers for fuel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 29 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said: If the spoon remains standing, the coffee is too weak. The handel should topple over as the coffee should have dissolved the spoon! Now that is proper coffee! Note: I learned to drink coffee in the US Navy. When I was in, the Navy was not fueled with bunker C or uranuim, it ran on coffee, the dregs went into the boilers for fuel. The Royal Navy proudly ran on alcohol and still does. One of my mates who was in it said that the American sailors were astounded that the British ships weren't dry. Pub on HMS Queen Elizabeth https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/20/commence-jealousy-the-royal-navy-just-opened-a-pub-on-its-prized-new-carrier/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxinghobby Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) So is that what the second superstructure is, the ships pub, it's very big. Edited September 11, 2020 by relaxinghobby grammar 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: The Royal Navy proudly ran on alcohol and still does. One of my mates who was in it said that the American sailors were astounded that the British ships weren't dry. Pub on HMS Queen Elizabeth https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/20/commence-jealousy-the-royal-navy-just-opened-a-pub-on-its-prized-new-carrier/ My late maternal grandfather, who was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy during World War II, told me about the tea he used to drink when coming off watch when on the Murmansk run. Apparently, it was tea that had been allowed to stew for God knows how long, poured in to an enamel mug with condensed milk, extra sugar (as much as you would want and then some) and a good tot of rum. I’ve not yet been cold enough to try it, but I actually might give it a go at least once this winter, so that I can say I shared one of my grandfather’s experiences. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: My late maternal grandfather, who was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy during World War II, told me about the tea he used to drink when coming off watch when on the Murmansk run. Apparently, it was tea that had been allowed to stew for God knows how long, poured in to an enamel mug with condensed milk, extra sugar (as much as you would want and then some) and a good tot of rum. I’ve not yet been cold enough to try it, but I actually might give it a go at least once this winter, so that I can say I shared one of my grandfather’s experiences. Sounds nearly as good/bad* as "Bovril rather heavily laced with sherry" as mentioned in "In Which We Serve" *Delete as appropriate 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2020 7 hours ago, iL Dottore said: My late maternal grandfather, who was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy during World War II, told me about the tea he used to drink when coming off watch when on the Murmansk run. Apparently, it was tea that had been allowed to stew for God knows how long, poured in to an enamel mug with condensed milk, extra sugar (as much as you would want and then some) and a good tot of rum. I’ve not yet been cold enough to try it, but I actually might give it a go at least once this winter, so that I can say I shared one of my grandfather’s experiences. Unfortunately it will not be the same. Too many variables. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted September 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2020 12 hours ago, relaxinghobby said: So is that what the second superstructure is, it's very big. The forward tower is the normal ships Bridge, and has a long range radar on it The Aft is the Ships Air traffic control, and has the shorter range radar on it. Splitting the radars mean the the "blank spots" are a lot smaller. Air intakes and Exhausts have been distributed between the towers, being gas turbine powered she need a lot of clean air... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2020 Getting back to the OP, I liked the US teeshirt that said "My husband collects trains. Pray for me!" 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) For Fathers Day, my daughter got me a tee-shirt that reads- WARNING May spontaneously start talking about trains Edited September 8, 2020 by jcm@gwr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 15 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: The Royal Navy proudly ran on alcohol and still does. One of my mates who was in it said that the American sailors were astounded that the British ships weren't dry. Pub on HMS Queen Elizabeth https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/20/commence-jealousy-the-royal-navy-just-opened-a-pub-on-its-prized-new-carrier/ I think the Americans got a bit confused. I thought the "Queen’s Head" was the special facility for Royal visits? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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