merddinemrys Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hello there MRJ 200 is out in my local Smiths here in the middle of London. It's a bumper celebratory issue with a certain original editor back as guest editor (the clue is in the contents list!). Contents: Bristol Bath Road by Robin Whittle 4mm Telegraph Poles by David Lane Mineral Wagons for Slattocks Junction by Craig Welsh An Express Train for the Main Line by Chris Pendleton Ready to Run in the Journal by Roy Jackson Great Western Covered Goods Wagons by Barry Norman Bucking the Trend by Gerry Beale A Western 8F by Chris Pendleton and Gerry Beale A Bracket Signal for Maiden Newton by Karl Crowther A good issue - reminiscent of the late lamented Compendiums. Here's to the next 200! David Gander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 So that would be Gerry Beale then - no need to be coy Who are you anyway and what have you done with David Bigcheeseplant? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blenheim Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hello there MRJ 200 is out in my local Smiths here in the middle of London. It's a bumper celebratory issue with a certain original editor back as guest editor (the clue is in the contents list!). I can confirm the same for WHS in Oxford, as I had a quick look this morning to see whether it was in! I was a bit surprised as normally Mr Bigcheeseplant is very good in letting us know when it is imminent -- but perhaps he is enjoying some holiday? I didn't see who the guest editor is, but I guessed it would have been one of a couple of familiar names to readers of the early issues... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Excellent - I'll pop into town later and pick one up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Once again Smiths' distribution beats subscription copies Still, once again the actual mag looks as if it is worth waiting for. Another one who had hoped for something really inventive to celebrate the 200th (or should that really be the 201st?) issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckjumper Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Have I missed anything? Yep - my WHS copy didn't have the free Myford ML7 taped to the front cover. I'd email and complain but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempenfelt Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Bristol Bath Road by Robin Whittle I really hope this is a typo in merddinemrys's post! Otherwise I need to put all my midland region kits to one side and start buying Kings and Castle's! In all seriousness, I know it was mistakenly identified as Bath Road as appose to Barrow Road in the past so I hope it hasn't happened again! Many congrats to all the contributors and especially Gerry, I know an awful lot of work has gone into this special issue and i'm really looking forward to getting my hands on my copy! Happy reading! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbertHopkins Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Have I missed anything? Apart from the dull thud of my subscription MRJ No.200 on my doormat ... How about 'It looks like it's got some interesting articles this issue. I think I'll nip out and buy a copy' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2010 Have I missed anything? The lengthy debate - already initiated by Kenton (sorry ) - as to whether it is really the 200th or 201st edition leading to a further debate to establish if 0 really does or doesn't come before 1 if you're modelling in P4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Have I missed anything? Apart from the dull thud of my subscription MRJ No.200 on my doormat ... Perhaps we could have several pages asking that any reference to MRJ is removed from RMWeb, so that I don't know I have missed reading my copy until it arrives. Jol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My subscription copy hasn't arrived yet, can we please in recognition of 200 issues and keeping in the tradition of MRJ threads D/ Have several pages accusing them of an inner circle with no new contributors, G/ Have several more pages moaning thats its a clique, despite poster never having submitted anything to be published, H/ Have several pages incorrectly guessing the guest editor, Have I missed anything? Well those ones shouldn't count... Not that people normally pay attention mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Well, PMP's post made me laugh, and perhaps it should be modified to become a standard header for all the magazine threads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 H/ Have several pages incorrectly guessing the guest editor, I/ Have several pages moaning its not in the Surbiton branch of WHS J/ Have several pages identifying which is the furthest branch of WHS with copies from the Surbiton branch. Have I missed anything? Yep, although this probably mainly applies to other mags, but there's also the discussions/moans about paper quality, printing resolution, page size and binding type. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I don't have my copy yet, but have been away for work for the last couple of weeks. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 You nearly gave me a heart attack - Bristol Bath Road indeed - I have just spoken to Gerry Beale and have been assured the article is headed 'Bristol Barrow Road'. We can't have the Midland being confused with the GWR:rolleyes: Here is an update photo For those of you who follow my Barrow Road Blog I shall be posting some more photos of the Roundhouse & Workshop now that all the walls are finished. Robin Hello there MRJ 200 is out in my local Smiths here in the middle of London. It's a bumper celebratory issue with a certain original editor back as guest editor (the clue is in the contents list!). Contents: Bristol Bath Road by Robin Whittle 4mm Telegraph Poles by David Lane Mineral Wagons for Slattocks Junction by Craig Welsh An Express Train for the Main Line by Chris Pendleton Ready to Run in the Journal by Roy Jackson Great Western Covered Goods Wagons by Barry Norman Bucking the Trend by Gerry Beale A Western 8F by Chris Pendleton and Gerry Beale A Bracket Signal for Maiden Newton by Karl Crowther A good issue - reminiscent of the late lamented Compendiums. Here's to the next 200! David Gander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Yep - my WHS copy didn't have the free Myford ML7 taped to the front cover. I'd email and complain but... Perhaps it wouldn't fit in the free red plastic box? Edit - oops wrong mag - I'll get my coat..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The 'boxhead' couplings on Chris P's coaches look interesting, some etches by David Bradwell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merddinemrys Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Apologies to Robin. Too many years standing at the end of Temple Meads station! And I was trying to copy out from the contents list too! 10800 - Who am I? I'm me! I don't have a big cheeseplant. I think I'll leave the typing to those better than I! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The 'boxhead' couplings on Chris P's coaches look interesting, some etches by David Bradwell. Yes I was interested in that when I had a quick peak in Smiths earlier, photos seem to have come out ok anyway so i'm happy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 23, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2010 Mine was waiting for me when I got home, and as a special treat, CTMK had unwrapped it for me - the 200th edition, so I don't even have to open the envelope!.... (actually, she wanted the envelope!)... A really good issue again, which is no surprise, I guess, given the identity of the editor and some of the contributors... But..... but.... is it me, or am I just missing something here? (and I can't believe I'm the only one to have mentioned this yet?)..., but has young Craig changed his official surname, or are we using internet forum monikas as official literary pen names now?.... ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 But..... but.... is it me, or am I just missing something here? (and I can't believe I'm the only one to have mentioned this yet?)..., but has young Craig changed his official surname, or are we using internet forum monikas as official literary pen names now?.... ;) Shh, I used the name written on the etches not to confuse anyone.. The right name is however on the cheque I believe . Hope you enjoy it anyway and i'd like feedback off people if possible that'll help me towards the next one which will be on vans or lms long wagons depending on what I finish first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 "When you look at the price and the quality of the product (Bachmann RTR O4), anybody complaining too hard should perhaps just shut up and show us all how they would build a better one" - I've never met Roy Jackson but for this quote alone, I'd like to buy the man a pint. Cracking issue. Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 The 'boxhead' couplings on Chris P's coaches look interesting, some etches by David Bradwell. Sandy, Chris P's article is really interesting and his innovative solution to the problems of an unobtrusive yet effective coupling for fixed rakes and for "soft" sprung gangways are, as usual, really well thought out. I shall be emailing Mr Bradwell today. Jol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted July 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2010 I shall be emailing Mr Bradwell today. Jol Same here. Looks like a definitive solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 "When you look at the price and the quality of the product (Bachmann RTR O4), anybody complaining too hard should perhaps just shut up and show us all how they would build a better one" - I've never met Roy Jackson but for this quote alone, I'd like to buy the man a pint. Cracking issue. Pix I'm sure at some point your paths will cross, Pix!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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