RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 Morning all Brighter morning. Yesterday's heavy rain miraculously disappeared while I was having the barnet trimmed. No, Jock, all my - limited - strength has not gone the way of the lost locks, and Delilah quite likes the result! Great to know a couple of Border Collies are feeling wonderful after mum's return. Long may she stay with them. After a brief delay - due to needing to reassure Alison after another of her misdemeanours, by getting her to ring Sherry's place free from chez moi! - I was off to Cornwall, eventually picking up the Cornish Riviera from Plymouth. It is a bit of a trek from Camborne station to Kernow's shop, but wow was it worth it! As I was paying for my purchases I updated my card details on the till, thus giving my name. Whereupon a staff member suggested I knew the proprietor? Only online! Moments later he appeared and I was given a royal tour of the premises and was offered the chance to inspect some prototypes, including the Gate-stock I have on order. I never cease to be amazed that I am taken seriously by real achievers in our hobby. Lovely! Regrettably I have a bit of a cold, so am hoping that will quietly disappear in advance of tomorrow. Today we have a number of visitors so early exhaustion is likely. Sherry will sparkle, of course, being the rentacrowd that she is! Hope midweek is bearable for all. I wish I'd known you were heading this way - I'd have gone to KMRC to meet you. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2015 Apparently there is also a Munch display in the Museum now as well. A food exhibit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post NGT6 1315 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2015 Warning, rail vehicle time! 1106 "Gottlieb Klopstock" after arrival at the Gohlis-Nord terminus off Max-Liebermann-Straße in bright late October sunshine, which made driving rather pleasant! On Line 10 during the first half, I got right into school traffic, so 1122 "Karl Heine" had been chock full with people. That, of course, killed all hopes of meeting the timetable during this period, but that's how it is, then. Obviously, you cannot go breaking speed limits or any other rules if you're late, which under city driving conditions would be pointless anyway. I then walked past the engineering site on Goethestraße where tracks are being re-laid, after two speed restriction zones for 20 and 30 kph had been in place there for – I don't know how long, actually. I certainly welcome each stretch of newly laid track! Old tracks are largely ripped out already, and from what I could judge from looking at the scraps still stored near the site, rightly so. And that, indeed, would be the first bits of new track. Now to put up my feet and have a cuppa! 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 Afternoon all, Well it works - so far so good. On our way to Tesco we passed a BT chappie working in the cabinet round the corner and he confirmed he was doing our job. On return I had a brief chat with him and he said it was finished so I duly promised to return and wring his neck if it didn't work - he seemed to think i was joking but he needn't have worried. the physical part of set up is very easy, the electronic part of the registration is typically overcomplicated but presumably secure. I now await my farewell bill from natter scattercr. Off again to Tesco shortly for the things, various, we either overlooked(2) or didn't know we wanted(1). 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) HUMP day in Billings, Montana - well, probably NOT as the apartment complex Jemma is in doesn't "do" BINs. They have a central location for trash, and the BINs are rather large skips. Don't think anyone has to move them to the kerbside Been busy working the last two days whilst Mrs and Jemma get the stuff we hauled in the truck unpacked and organized. Jemma and her boyfriend Alec seem to have it pretty much together with how they are getting settled. Both rather nervous about the coming weeks. Alec starts his first trip out of here tomorrow morning at 6AM. Given this is the edge of the mountains he's a little nervous about the flying conditions, heading into winter flying a turbo-prop with a service ceiling of 12,000ft. (unpressurized regional twin-prop) and limit on flying above 10,000 of 30 minutes, makes some of the flying out of here "interesting/adventurous"!). If the regional carrier had opted to buy their fleet pressurized, it'd have a service ceiling of 29,000ft. Jemma essentially just waiting for her surgery. She'll be driving back to Minnesota in about 2 weeks for that. She's not looking forward to the long drive alone. Will be working barely 4 hours this morning then starting the drive back to Minnesota. Pick up the rental car, drive to Bismarck, North Dakota for overnight, stopping along the way at a couple of the sights. Hoping my BR late crest S15 will be arriving about the same time we do, supposedly on its way, express delivery from Hornby 1C clear and sunny this morning looking out at the foothills and mountains beyond, expecting to be about 12 for the high on the drive, then -1 overnight looks like. Edited October 28, 2015 by Ian Abel 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 I opted for the Southern Railway black version. It fits my 40s era. Controversy eleswhere about running qualities has clearly caused concerns, and one punter had rung to say his was troublesome - but the next day rang back ecstatic after running the model in! Mine can't see action until I'm back in France, obviously, but Sherry was wowed by the mere sight of the loco in its packaging cradle. And the spaghetti around the air-pump is gorgeous. I know how much I paid recently for a 4-wheel SNCF railcar with indifferent running qualities in HO. The O2 will seem a positive bargain if it only runs half-decently. I anticipate it will be much better than that. And unlike certain other recent OO releases I will not be damaging the loco installing a decoder, the smokebox door trick being masterful. I was impressed with the BWT with its removable smoke box door. OK its hard to get a sound decoder in it without stripping it down but I suspect most people will be more than happy with the simple access to fit a 6 pin decoder Cues for 'ear' jokes. With heavy demand to see the exhibits they will need a few ' queue ear' signs 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We've just had a tram incident here; a yoof in a Mini with three friends went through a red light (yes...) and broadsided a tram. He didn't see a tram. He was breathalysed and has now been arrested for drink driving. Though how much you have to have not to be able to spot a red light and behind it a tram I don't know. The Evening Standard seems to think that where roads cross tram lines there should be 'barriers'. Right. Which bit of the concept 'tram' are they having trouble with? Lunch was great, nice to catch up. (Seraffino's in Wallington, highly recommended). Now prepping and priming some Stadden figures that arrived this morning. They are little gems, and the lad is as good as his old man. Off to spray some more. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 We've just had a tram incident here; a yoof in a Mini with three friends went through a red light (yes...) and broadsided a tram. He didn't see a tram. He was breathalysed and has now been arrested for drink driving. Though how much you have to have not to be able to spot a red light and behind it a tram I don't know. The Evening Standard seems to think that where roads cross tram lines there should be 'barriers'. Right. Which bit of the concept 'tram' are they having trouble with? Lunch was great, nice to catch up. (Seraffino's in Wallington, highly recommended). Now prepping and priming some Stadden figures that arrived this morning. They are little gems, and the lad is as good as his old man. Off to spray some more. Beddington Lane by any chance? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2015 We've just had a tram incident here; a yoof in a Mini with three friends went through a red light (yes...) and broadsided a tram. He didn't see a tram. He was breathalysed and has now been arrested for drink driving. Though how much you have to have not to be able to spot a red light and behind it a tram I don't know. The Evening Standard seems to think that where roads cross tram lines there should be 'barriers'. Right. Which bit of the concept 'tram' are they having trouble with? A friend had a similar kind of incident some years ago where somebody broadsided his LRV on a level crossing. Quite puzzling indeed how you can overlook something that large… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2015 For the technically minded among us: A spare NGT8 motor bogie which was sat behind my 1122 prior to depot sortie this morning. Note the bogie bolster arrangement, traction motors with attached reduction gear units, and disks for the holding brake units in particular, as well as the wheelset protector beams which are intended to (hopefully) deflect objects or, indeed, human limbs before being run over. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Beddington Lane by any chance? Lower Addiscombe Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 Lower Addiscombe Road. Ah other side of Croydon to you hence my thinking. Its quite a clear view of the lights and trams at Lower Addiscombe Road aswell. As you say difficult to not see them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 It's a massive junction, with lights, yellow cross hatching and, in this case, a s****ng great tram... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gordon s Posted October 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2015 Lovely to see Debs back amongst us. Hope you'll soon make a full recovery... Perhaps you could wave some of that magic over other ER's who are suffering poor health right now. Been beavering away making sub frames for ET all day. I'm the best part of 2/3rds round the room now, so a train running before Christmas is a distinct possibility. I was sent this earlier today. Made me chuckle.... I AM CONFUSED. Smoking gives you cancer. Bacon gives you cancer. But when you smoke bacon, it cures it. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Really good to see you back home with the collies, Debs - and while I'm on here, I'd like to wish those about to be welded ,Ian and Sherry, Many Happy Years Together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 Evening all. Went on a tram today. No one drove in to it. We walked all the way to the Van Gogh Museum but got the tram back. Aditi and I both said it was because we we tired rather than to experience the tram. Following all Dom's tuition I was looking with much interest at things like track as we wandered about. I was looking at the tracks where two went to one crossing canals and it looks as if they are gantleted rather than one set. As for the Evening Standard perhaps they should pop over here in Amsterdam and see how trams bicycles cars vans and pedestrians share the same street. However I am not sure what looked like the Dutch equivalent of a stretch limo would go down. Imagine about 10 people pedalling a vehicle, with two operating some steering at the front. I don't think anyone in full possession of critical faculties was on the device. Tony 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Evenin' all, A straightforward calorie burn around the long anticlockwise after work today.... The Roaches often act as an east/west divide weather wise...today sunshine to the west and low cloud to the east..... Feathered ones provided for Enjoy what you do Dave Edited October 28, 2015 by Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Evening all. What a great set of images TG. Always enjoy seeing the images you post. Hopefully I may get to post one or two tomorrow as plans are afoot to escape the family for a day on the Severn Valley Railway. I won't get too excited yet as the planned summer jaunt was scuppered by an ill cat. Today Amber is struggling with a nasty cough and cold. We ended up cutting short a planned visit to the shopping outlet at the M1 / A38 junction. Mind you we did not cut it short before the girls managed to part me from some cash for new clothes, and then talked me into a new jacket that I probably did not really need. After yesterday's Christmas shopping trip the finances have taken a bit of a hit! I had better not spend too much tomorrow, or at the Burton show this weekend! Had a text from the boss today. Professional issue sorted at long last! Enjoy your evening. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Some beautiful autumnal shots there Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2015 Evening all. Went on a tram today. No one drove in to it. We walked all the way to the Van Gogh Museum but got the tram back. Aditi and I both said it was because we we tired rather than to experience the tram. Following all Dom's tuition I was looking with much interest at things like track as we wandered about. I was looking at the tracks where two went to one crossing canals and it looks as if they are gantleted rather than one set. As for the Evening Standard perhaps they should pop over here in Amsterdam and see how trams bicycles cars vans and pedestrians share the same street. However I am not sure what looked like the Dutch equivalent of a stretch limo would go down. Imagine about 10 people pedalling a vehicle, with two operating some steering at the front. I don't think anyone in full possession of critical faculties was on the device. Tony I think I might know the place you describe, Tony! It sounds like Utrechtsestraat around Prinsengracht. Did you notice the guard booths on the Combinos as well? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Andy, the Safari Park next to the Severn Valley has Giraffes, maybe they could help with your gift idea? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2015 Wow, busy day. Another helping of supportive good wishes for the unwell, and the about to be welded. Everyone else too, I suppose! Jock, I wish could report the same childhood support from parents and teachers, but my father was absent for large periods of time (Navy) and the 'good' school I went to was sadly lacking in supportive teaching methods - big on bullying and deep sarcasm though. There was a handful of inspirational and skilled teaches, but they were very much in the minority. I see the school is now judged as exceptional by ofsted. Hopefully it is a genuinely earned rating, it would have rated Victorian or Dickensian in my time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 I think I might know the place you describe, Tony! It sounds like Utrechtsestraat around Prinsengracht. Did you notice the guard booths on the Combinos as well? Yes as to where we were. Didn't notice guards compartments! I will look! We arrived at the tram stop just as the tram arrived. Other tourists were not getting on as they were not sure if they could pay cash. I was asked if knew so I said I was going to try and everyone followed me. Yes you can but if you are doing more than one trip there are more economic methods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Did somebody say welding? I'll be right there - just as soon as I find me goggles. (Arc, arc, arc.) Congratulations! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hopefully it is a genuinely earned rating, it would have rated Victorian or Dickensian in my time. That probably equates to an Ofsted 'Outstanding'! to celebrate the fact that my daughter bought me a coffee this morning, I've spent more of the Children's inheritance today, in the form of a Bose speaker system. What is even more impressive is that I managed to set it up to use bluetooth.............Normally anything that involves a breath of IT and uploading/downloading is an unmitigated disaster: Not this time. I got home after my spending spree to find a small package from GW Models on the hall floor: The new loco works (when it opens) is going to be far more productive than the old one. Then I got an email from my mother, who might have got the wrong end (slightly) about a conversation about pre ordering and purchasing locos. This has resulted in a rather generous Christmas present.............I was quoting the total price, she thought it was for each loco, so I got twice as much as discussed! To save her any embarrassment, I'm keeping quiet about it....except here!! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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