RMweb Premium 45156 Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 30, 2015 I used to listen to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac in 1968-69 at the Toby Jug at Tolworth. Also Chicken Shack, the Nice and ELP. Jolly, sweaty days... Ah the Toby Jug - one of many venues that I visited after I finished at Uni and went into work's wide world as I worked variously at Chessington, Hinchley Wood and New Malden, and I lived in Worcester Park, so it was one of the must visit places, often straight from work and staying til newar closing, then getting the last train to Motspur Park, and back down but I can't remember who I saw there (alcohol dimmed the memory right away). I did see Mungo Jerry (playing as Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts) at the Greyhound in Fulham, and numerous gigs at the Half Moon in Putney. Ah Sarf London (and I married a Sarf Londoner too). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 30, 2015 Very sad news indeed Bob. A former colleague lost his life in the 7/7 bombings, he was standing next to the bomber on the Aldgate train. My sister lost a colleague/friend in the 9/11 bombing, he was the company security officer and he had evacuated all the other staff and only went back in to make sure everybody was out of the company offices, he was the only casualty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Can someone remind me of the name of the halt that was halfway between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot please? Now to todays's mystery question from the south west. As far as I can trace there never was a halt between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot - the residents of Shaldon petitioned for one at to be provided at Shaldon Bridge but it never was was and equally attempts to get one (much earlier at Bishopsteignton also came to naught although it is just possible that in early SDR days trains did drop off passengers for the archery club in the vicinity of Bishopsteignton although I seriously doubt it was ever shown in the timetable (and delving one out to check is too much of a task at this time of day to be honest - ploughing through an 1850s timetable is not the simplest of tasks). There was also talk of a siding at Bishopsteignton but all it actually got was a signalbox. I heard back in the 70's that there was a halt but of course I never took much notice. Travelling yesterday I saw some overgrown structure close to the track on the 'up'. It seemed closer to Newton than Bishopsteignton, quite hard to position exactly. Next time I will look for the mile posts and check the 'down'. Checking today,on the upside between 111.75 and 112 mile posts it appears to be a platform of shortish length rather than a signalbox base or pumping station. I couldn't check the downside at the same mile post. Alas I can't find any record of there ever being anything like a platform in that vicinity. Seen from a carriage window, or in an old schedule of trains. All we need to do is find the right timetable ... in the Twilight Zone. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Seen from a carriage window, or in an old schedule of trains. All we need to do is find the right timetable ... in the Twilight Zone. Cheers! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Terrible news, Bob. Thinking of their family, and of course you and Chris. A tragic waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 We're not having a good time at the moment, my thoughts are with Ian, John and Bob in particular. A friend has been diagnosed with the big C, hopefully early enough to achieve a full recovery. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ah the Toby Jug - one of many venues that I visited after I finished at Uni and went into work's wide world as I worked variously at Chessington, Hinchley Wood and New Malden, and I lived in Worcester Park, so it was one of the must visit places, often straight from work and staying til newar closing, then getting the last train to Motspur Park, and back down but I can't remember who I saw there (alcohol dimmed the memory right away). I did see Mungo Jerry (playing as Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts) at the Greyhound in Fulham, and numerous gigs at the Half Moon in Putney. Ah Sarf London (and I married a Sarf Londoner too). Many times saw bands at the Half Moon including the Bonzo Dog Band, the Bob Kerr Whoopee Band and my son's band, the Sex Monkeys. In fact I taught with Sam Spoons' daughter (surprisingly normal). I also saw the Bonzos at Plumpton in 1969 when Keith Moon subbed as their drummer, dressed in a gorilla suit. The Who were headlining that night. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I thought that I was having a bad day taking nearly 5 hours getting back from the Heathrow area thanks to the M25 being shut. Reading through ER today hasn't helped. Dave - For what it's worth, you have my full cyber support. IDL - Sorry. Apart form that, I'm lost for words. Bob - Terrible news. Thinking of all of you Bill - Again, there is always plenty of support on ER Time to sort myself out for another ER tomorrow. Night all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Bob, what sad news. Thoughts with both of you and of course all the family and friends of the couple <sigh> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Just got the news that our long time friend Graham Stenning, passed away at around 7.30pm. His close family at his side. He will be sorely missed by us and his family. We had some great times together on various holidays, beer trips and most of all operaing all our various layouts at shows. He was one of our most reliable and best operators (let alone great friend). He trained many people at both Brighton and Selhurst to maintain trains that we have used every day for many a year. Edited June 30, 2015 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 My condolences. It's a sad day today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Just to add to Ian's comments. Graham was a true gentleman and a lovely person. He will be missed by many. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Strewth. Apparently the sun has only come out today for some people. Dreadful news from all involved. My very best wishes for the best possible outcomes and I'll be thinking of the loved ones of those who have been lost to us. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Seen from a carriage window, or in an old schedule of trains. All we need to do is find the right timetable ... in the Twilight Zone. Or my, hmm, archive - I've got one for the 1850s and it is a sort of 'combined volume' including the B&E as well as the GWR and various other closely related companies (although it rather heavy on coach connections into Cornwall from Exeter - that being the sort of coach pulled by several horses); one from the final year of the broad gauge, one from the early 1900s, 1938 summer, 1947 summer, and a couple of public timetables from the 1950s. Condolences now to Ian as well as Bob - a sad evening for far too many folk. Edited June 30, 2015 by The Stationmaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andyram Posted June 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2015 Evening all and my condolence to Bob and Mr roundhouse as well as my good wishes for Mr and Mre TG in hope of a positive outcome. Today has certainly been a darker day here on E.R. I am unsure whether my news will lighten the mood or not. I got the job! From September I will be one of two deputy heads at the school. I have celebrated with a bottle of wine in the garden. I also treated Sarah and I to a new garden bench. I know how to spoil my wife :-) 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 At last some good news after all the bad, condolences to Chris & Bob and Ian. Best wishes to Mrs Dave (tg) And congrats to Andy Night all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 30, 2015 Today in ER has been a curates egg of bad and good news. My thoughts are with you all. That big C has a lot to answer for... Fleetwood Mac were simply brilliant. Everyone was on top form and full of energy. Two a half hours of great music and I even caught the bus home OK. The two ladies are still bewitching! All the oldies plus some new stuff as well. Finished off by Christine playing piano and singing "Songbird" with support from Lyndsey on guitar....very evocative for me as it brings back happy, if somewhat sad, memories. Sleep well. Baz Nearly forgot...congrats Adyram! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 30, 2015 I used to listen to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac in 1968-69 at the Toby Jug at Tolworth. Also Chicken Shack, the Nice and ELP. Jolly, sweaty days... Peter Green and FM..their version of Black Magic Woman gives Santana a run for their money! Man of the world..albatross..gosh that was a long time ago but I do have a vinyl album with them on... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Baz . . I'm listening to Christine singing SONGBIRD as I type. .. as I said ' 'You Lucky Man@ Andyram. . .Well done that man As for those suffering loss, I can only offer my Sympathy . . .My thoughts go out to you. It's been too hot here all day, and still is . . .So Goodnight all and Sleep well. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Morning all, Rather tired and jaded tonight, and certainly not helped by some of the news I've just read on here as some of it is a bit close to home! The time to catch up has truly drained me and so I am going to try to sleep now and post in the morning. Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ian, I'm so sorry to read that. Graham was one of the good guys. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post southern42 Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2015 Down on the JOLR some lessons learnt for modelling. Fences need far more dirt and grime, especially at the base. Structures seem to acquire a whole lot of vegetation and animal life especially when there are trees around. Twelve bowls of water and umpteen midge bites later...one cleaned up station entrance and building and signal box Don't be surprised to see me taking it easy in the morning with a Not to be Moved notice in full view but in the meantime wishing you all a good night. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 That roof would benefit from pressure washing (not) Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 What I really need now is a cup of tea! Mornin all, yesterday was indeed a sad day on here - but thinking positively, its the first day of a new month, a new start? So white rabbits, Pinch Punch etc. and positive thoughts for all. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2015 Morning all. This has really been a wave of bad news yesterday, so I'd like to add my condolences for Ian, and my hope that everyone under the weather right now shall feel better in due course... Looking like a scorcher beckons. Read the weather report for Madrid last night, where they apparently expect 41°C by the weekend... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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