RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: The solution used to be so simple before suing for everything became a craze, a couple of builders planks and some beer crates, 😆 Yeah but what about the puddle? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: Yeah but what about the puddle? You use the wellies to bail it out? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: Downward wetness from the edge of the bijou galvanised walkway above the car park. We will still be able to use most of the outside part of the car park, even if the water does not clear. The car park itself inside is perfectly dry, the problem is that we will only be able to access it on foot through the vehicular entrance, where the standing water is about 6" deep at most, so not possible without wellies! You should see my garage/layout room........but on the subject of "weather"..I'm pretty sure I've waddled towards Larkrail in cyclonic rainfall on a previous occasion - possibly 4-5 years ago? Chris Hopper Edited July 14, 2023 by Gilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 12:34, Not Jeremy said: And with any luck, it will soon be available at a super new Lidl just down the road... By the way, I wouldn't mention this to anyone you meet in Larkhall, as we are all apparently up in arms over the damage it will do to the local beavers, traffic chaos, affordable prices in Bath (whaaat??), noise, pollution, wrecking Larkhall's shops, the dandelions, the cracks in the pavement, yada yada yada. This is a slightly controversial subject for some of us...... Will Lidl have a booking office? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 10 hours ago, HillsideDepot said: With the £2 fare cap, I'm planning to get the bus. And for anyone using the train to Bath, the £2 fare cap applies to buses from Bath Spa station to Larkhall as well. All buses in Bath accept contactless, saving your actual cash for cake. 🍰🧁 Is there now a 'bus from the station to Larkhall? That will save a walk. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Is there now a 'bus from the station to Larkhall? That will save a walk. I think there always was, or at least to somewhere pretty close. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: Is there now a 'bus from the station to Larkhall? That will save a walk. 13 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: I think there always was, or at least to somewhere pretty close. Upon leaving Bath Spa walk towards the bus station along Dorchester Street. Cross over to the opposite side of the road and continue towards Sainsbury's Local (directly opposite the bus station) where Newark Street meets Dorchester Street. The bus stop is right outside Sainsbury's, stop id: Bp (I think, it's the one in the photo below at the end of the stand anyway). bus no's: 3 & 13 - these go along London Road, you need to get off at Lambridge and wander up Lambridge Street into Larkhall. There is, I think, a no: 7 bus that goes right into Larkhall but I don't know where it goes from I'm afraid 😳 Edited July 15, 2023 by Tim Dubya Bus no's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: Upon leaving Bath Spa walk towards the bus station along Dorchester Street. Cross over to the opposite side of the road and continue towards Sainsbury's Local (directly opposite the bus station) where Newark Street meets Dorchester Street. The bus stop is right outside Sainsbury's, stop id: BP bus no's: 3, 7 & 13 Thanks Tim, I was trying to negotiate First's website to find the details - long gone are the days when I knew the Bath network off by heart as I'd scheduled all the driver duties for it! Faresaver also provide a 15 minute frequency from the Bus Station (Bays 6 & 7) to Lambridge (site of the aforementioned non-Park & Ride) by a combination of their X31 Chippenham, 271 Melksham and 272 Devizes services. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 Will there be book signings by the esteemed author of the Titfield book, or will his fingers be too sticky from all the cake? 😂 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Is there now a 'bus from the station to Larkhall? That will save a walk. Bustimes.org is a half decent bus tracker/routes app to have on your phone thingy in these modern times. Maps, times and tracker all in your waistcoat pocket by Jove. Looks like some of the services recommended here are doing a version of the Grand Tour though. https://bustimes.org/localities/larkhall-bath Low & behest, it tells me the 6A will be going right past The Oriel in a few minutes time. Edited July 14, 2023 by Porcy Mane 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) It's coming together... Steve and Charlie setting up the demo tables Titfield teas to come Pete and Andy on set Not fully assembled and dressed yet, but wow! Pizza and beer time now - see you tomorrow! Edited July 14, 2023 by Not Jeremy set dress 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Porcy Mane said: Bustimes.org is a half decent bus tracker/routes app to have on your phone thingy in these modern times. Maps, times and tracker all in your waistcoat pocket by Jove. Looks like some of the services recommended here are doing a version of the Grand Tour though. https://bustimes.org/localities/larkhall-bath Low & behest, it tells me the 6A will be going right past The Oriel in a few minutes time. Thanks. 6A is the one I'm after although while it arrives at Grand Parade last it ddidn't leave from there despite what that timetable says. It is a fun excursion of considerable amusement and occasional interest as it goes through parts of Bath that are probably otherwise unknown to lesser mortals not permitted to live there and it climbs the hills on teh passengers' behalf which is a major plus point.. Bit of a walk from theh station but at least it doesn't involve hills which are murderous on arthritic knee joints. Now ro ascertain the state of play with the trains. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 The West Riding 3rd of Foot in Mouth Light Hussars advance detachment has set up camp in a hole in Wookey. A reconnaissance party is planned over the Mendip Hills tomorrow with a view to taking in some scoff at the Larkhall rendezvous point. Looking forwards to catching up with folks, watching trains and enjoying a piece of cake *. Cheers, Mark * Or two... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 Waiting patiently whilst steam is raised for my morning bath. I know it breaks the unwritten rule of attending an exhibition but... 1 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2023 Weather forecast for Bath will undoubtedly avoid the need to waste any water whoch I have to pay for through the meter. Is wetsuit hire feasible anywhere near the station? Trains currently appear tp be running - except one in the opposute which is shown as cancelled but hopefully wouldn't later have been working towards Bristle 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) Larkrail is "GO". It is not raining in Bath, the car park has completely dried out and is open for our use. The minibus is running well (pictures not by Lord Snowdon) Well behaved dogs welcome.. Time for tea! Edited July 15, 2023 by Not Jeremy Adding another technically inferior picture 12 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 On the Radstock - Bath Express, going to meet my handler and be chauffeured to LarkRail from round the back of Geo Bayntun's, it's safer that way. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: Larkrail is "GO". Surely you mean... I thinks that's the 6a from Manvers Street arriving. Edited July 15, 2023 by Porcy Mane 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Porcy Mane said: Surely you mean... I thinks that's the 6a from Manvers Street arriving. F. A. B. 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Great show, plenty of interest and 3 excellent 7mm layouts. First time for me seeing Arun Quay which looks every bit as good in the flesh, while it was great to chat to Andy with Hunslet works which has really progressed since I saw it at Swindon. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2023 Excellent show - much enjoyed. Some photos here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/103471893@N02/albums/72177720309782562 Chris H 5 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bandmbill Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2023 Enjoyed the show - good variety of layouts - lots of people I knew - thanks to the organisers! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 Absolutely fantastic show, good to put faces to names and all that. Top stuff, hope we made loads of wedge for charity Thank you Simon, Jerry and all the folks what I don't know, that done stuff 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 As there wasn't much chance of visiting, I have compensated by eating cake all day long. 2 5 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 As a first time attendee, a big vote of thanks to Simon and Jerry for the organisation, Brian for the excellent chauffeuring (not easy with the surrounding roads), and to Kim and her team for the catering. Adrian 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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