Peterborough North

[The Blue Streak]

 "domestic authorities"

 

 

I like it, a modern up to date pc correct version of what used to be known as the "War department" 

[Mallard60022]

My domestic authority is a lump hammer..............................

already gone.

Quack

[bigwordsmith]

Hi Gilbert 

 

I hope you, and indeed any of the followers here, can help me with inspiration for the design of the new layout while making sure it matches Mrs. Smith's constraints!

 

I've posted more info on the Waverley Thread ( http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/73196-waverley-shed-somewhere-in-edinburgh/page-4&do=findComment&comment=1605940) do if anyone can give me some help it will be much appreciated.

 

Hope you're enjoying the golf course this weekend!

 

Peter

[Mallard60022]

The European Team were enjoying their golf course this weekend (sorry Pilgrim/Founding Father descendants)

P

Edited September 29, 2014 by Mallard60022

[great northern]

A bit over golfed actually. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at Chesterfield- they have lots of hills there , mainly the upward variety, and back home on Saturday, so absolutely, shall we say tired out, by Saturday evening. Sunday in front of television, and time well spent, watching our American friends getting stuffed, again. Back to it again today though, off for a lesson, during which the professional was heard to say to me" that's the best shot I've ever seen you play, and I've known you over twenty years."   Only the one though....but it does show that practice and effort can pay off.

[Richard E]

That's an awful lot of practice for one good shot isn't it?

[great northern]

That's an awful lot of practice for one good shot isn't it?

Hmmm -  I did say that he told me it was the best shot he had ever seen me hit. Now I have to keep practicing so that I achieve that standard more often.

[Richard E]

Now I have to keep practicing so that I achieve that standard more often.

Just don't forget us here, we need our Peterborough North fix on a regular basis you know

[The Blue Streak]

Afternoon Chaps,

Well I've finally caught up, I took several weeks away from work and from the daily grind of operating loco's.

In order to -

A ) Visit the Railway museum in Bassendean.

B )Follow some of the remnants of the old WAGR Mainline from the Swan View Tunnel to Chidlows well. (Those from West Australia will know where I mean)

C ) Finally Finish reading all 252 Pages of this magnificent thread.

 

Somewhat of a Busmans Holiday you might say.

 

Over the last 252 Pages I have been Educated in all manner of things (not just railway related) I have been impressed, excited, been made to laugh and have felt sad.

It has been like a magnificent book that has been hard to put down and that evolves day to day.

 

I look forward to continuing to keep abreast of what the motley crew (I mean that with utmost respect) of regular contributors have to say here in the future.

 

To Gilbert, thankyou for letting us peek into your world, it has been most enlightening.

To Mr Duck, You are a very naughty boy - but keep up the good work

Most importantly I have come to the conclusion that even with the benefit of Rose coloured glasses, the railways of Yesterday seem so much better than those of Today.

Also that Golf seems very hard, what with hail, thunderstorms, lost Balls  etc etc. Any Ideas I ever had about buying some golf bats have been well and truly been knocked on the head.

 

My sincere gratitude to all those who have posted here, I have my Yeadon's and the like but you fine gentlemen have thrown a new light on the way I interpret what I read.

Kindest Regards Ted

 

PS. just like to add that this is one of my favourite PN pictures, an absolute beauty. Well worth putting up again.

Edited October 4, 2014 by The Blue Streak

[Mallard60022]

Afternoon Ted (however it is 09.10 here and it is pi**ing down just now!)

Thank you for you kind words re Duck. Perhaps, like you, I have P North and friends as somewhere to go when I'm not on 'top form' or want some inspiration?

I find this and some other threads to be excellent entertainment and highly informative.

If I ever get my BRSR train set sorted I just hope I can remember everything and get it more or less 'right' and if it can 'entertain' half as much as PN does then I'll be a happy Duck

Never been to Aus and never likely to but I presume you are now getting into summer mode? Have fun, enjoy your modelling and never forget.........life is too short, especially when trying to learn Golf or identify coaches.

Sincerely,

meDuck of 36E (ex 72A)

[Oldddudders]

That's an awful lot of practice for one good shot isn't it?

I am not a golfer, but used to caddy in my yoof, so know a little about the psyche needed for this infuriating pastime.

 

After a bad round, a golfer will shake his head & say something like "I only hit two good balls all day - and that was when I stood on a rake!"

[Clive Mortimore]

I am not a golfer, but used to caddy in my yoof, so know a little about the psyche needed for this infuriating pastime.

 

After a bad round, a golfer will shake his head & say something like "I only hit two good balls all day - and that was when I stood on a rake!"

I use to caddy as well when I was young. Coat pockets would have balls of most leading makes in them. It was quite odd that the caddies would always find the ball in the rough   

[great northern]

What a difference a couple of days makes.   8 degrees C, and lashing down here, so outdoor pursuits are ruled out. We've nearly finished the sale of Shakey's collection too, so I have had time to go and play with some trains. Before I reveal the results of that though, a shameless plea. We are so close to 100% success in helping Julie, fulfilling my promise to Dave, and giving maximum benefit to Cancer Research, so can we make one last effort to round it all off? I have an airbrush, a static grass thingy, and two very nice kit built Thompson coaches. Is there anyone out there who could find a home for them?

 

Right, some trains.

Getting on for tea time, and in rolls the Up Northumbrian. The poor photographer spent so long getting the spotters out of the way that he got the cab obscured by that water crane instead.

Just a chimney growing out of the streamlined casing on this one....

And another water crane this time. 5 seconds exposure needed to get these, so colour balance turned out rather difficult.

For those who like coaching stock, here is one of the 1957 Cravens MK1's. I think it has featured before, but probably about 200 pages ago, so worth another look.

Gannet at rest at the South end, with just some moth eaten chimneys this time.

Station pilot brings the stock for the 5.03pm to Grimsby up from Nene sidings. Not quite pin sharp, but I like it, so it gets included.

This is a Lincoln shed duty, and, the pilot having deatched, this is what has backed down onto the train. I'm not sure where the 40A shedmaster has got this from. I'm sure it was at Sheffield Darnall by this time. Nice though, and probably a cop for the younger spotters, as it was last at Immingham in 1956.

Next, the obligatory Ivatt 4 arrives with the 1245 from Yarmouth Beach.

The Ivatt will now quickly discharge its passengers, in order to get the stock out of the way of the Up West Riding, which is due shortly. While we weren't looking, Walter K Whigham has sneaked through light engine, and now waits in the bay to take over the Up Glasgow.

 

You won't see that this time though, as I must go and prepare for the arrival of esteemed visitors, Jason of Bacup fame, and Physicsman. They've been to see Little Bytham first, so who knows what they will make of this? Very slow, I should think.

 

And by the time I have processed and added this lot, the sun has come out.

[great northern]

I use to caddy as well when I was young. Coat pockets would have balls of most leading makes in them. It was quite odd that the caddies would always find the ball in the rough 

Well, of course this could not happen these days, as golfers are required to mark their balls before play starts, and identify them to their playing partners. This happens even when there are ladies around.

[Mallard60022]

As I hardly ever move to do anything, may I offer to take the static grass thingy?

Quackers.

[great northern]

As I hardly ever move to do anything, may I offer to take the static grass thingy?

Quackers.

Too late alas, it has already been taken, but thanks for the offer.

[Jason T]

Good morning Gilbert,

 

Was great to see you again yesterday and have the utmost pleasure of chatting with you and seeing Peterborough again; it will never cease to impress me.

 

Bacup signalbox was well travelled yesterday, being sat first on the M&GN at Little Bytham and then in the yard at Peterborough North.

 

See you soon, either up in Bingley or down at yours.

 

Cheers,

 

Jason.

[Physicsman]

Good morning Gilbert,

 

Was great to see you again yesterday and have the utmost pleasure of chatting with you and seeing Peterborough again; it will never cease to impress me.

 

Bacup signalbox was well travelled yesterday, being sat first on the M&GN at Little Bytham and then in the yard at Peterborough North.

 

See you soon, either up in Bingley or down at yours.

 

Cheers,

 

Jason.

 

Morning Gilbert.

 

Can I add my thanks and comments to those of Jason. It was a real pleasure to meet you and your wonderful layout yesterday. I'm certainly looking forward to a return visit and to see the train schedule out of Peterborough at least partially fulfilled!

 

Many thanks for your hospitality. I've included an action shot from yesterday. You can write your own caption, but I think the gesture was something to do with DCC!!

 

 

Best wishes, 

 

Jeff

[great northern]

Morning Gilbert.

 

Can I add my thanks and comments to those of Jason. It was a real pleasure to meet you and your wonderful layout yesterday. I'm certainly looking forward to a return visit and to see the train schedule out of Peterborough at least partially fulfilled!

 

Many thanks for your hospitality. I've included an action shot from yesterday. You can write your own caption, but I think the gesture was something to do with DCC!!

 

DSCF1391PN.jpg

 

Best wishes, 

 

Jeff

That's what happens when you allow guests to take photographs.   What's the safest reply? Ah yes, " I refuse to answer, on the ground that it may incriminate me". Actually, I've always wanted to use that one. Was it the mention of DCC though? Could have been several things.

 

Anyway, good to meet you, and to renew acquaintance with Jason. That signal box is a lovely bit of work, and I'll say on here what I said last night, it looks right at home next to Peter Leyland's creations, and I can't think of higher praise than that. I shall look forward to seeing you both again, when you may have more time, and not have to be starting back up the motorway quite so late on in the evening. And who knows, I might even stop talking long enough to run a train... or even two.

[69843]

You can write your own caption, but I think the gesture was something to do with DCC!!

'.....And this one means we're out of tea.'

Edited October 7, 2014 by 69843

[Andy Y]

 it looks right at home next to Peter Leyland's creations, 

 

That's two of us in the same fan club then, I can see a lot of similarities in the level of standards.

[ianwales]

 

 

Many thanks for your hospitality. I've included an action shot from yesterday. You can write your own caption, but I think the gesture was something to do with DCC!!

 

This is what happens when you suggest Little Bytham should go DCC!!!!!!

 

Ian

[phixer64]

How big is that diamond crossing? 

 

Jeff

[New Haven Neil]

Surely the answer was 'no comment' !!!!  Professional 'retired' interest.....

 

Are those Thompsons still available?

 

NHN

[Theakerr]

Would like to thank Physicsman for his shot since it shows just how much has changed/improved since i visited, 18 months ago i guess.  Looks really good.