Guest tony graham Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Well to maximise profit, I suggest you keep awfully quiet about remaining availability and the forthcoming reprint, then simply drip- feed copies onto e-bay. It's all for a good cause after all, buying Tony, Dave and the boys more pink granite to play with. Alan Sugar would be proud..... Pink to make the boys wink...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Riccarton Junction - Just a few lines is now available in Adobe E-book format via the WRHA webshop at http://wrha.org.uk/the-association/merchandise/ for the introductory price of just £4 .... this will be reviewed and more than likely increase in the near future, so get yours now! Please click on the Paypal Add to Cart button and once your order has been received & processed you should have an email with your e-book in under 24 hours. If you don't have a Paypal account you can pay by credit or debit card once you are at the "checkout". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Visto Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 First Trains on the Waverley Route for over 40years. The Border Union Railway in conjunction with the Waverley Route Heritage Association will be running a series of events this summer at their base at Whitrope Summit. The season starts on Friday 6th April with the re-opening of the Heritage Centre itself and the opportunities available will include 'driver experience' trips over part of the historic Waverley Line on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April, conducted by an experienced driver these 'driver experience' opportunities will be available to all aged over 18 years old. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the original opening of the line in 1862 the company will be running the first trains on the line in over 40years every weekend from Saturday 30th June. Further details of events to commemorate this 150th anniversary will be made coser to the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the original opening of the line in 1862 the company will be running the first trains on the line in over 40years every weekend from Saturday 30th June. Further details of events to commemorate this 150th anniversary will be made coser to the time. Newcastleton P.Way have squirelled away some out-of-date detonators to properly mark the event with. Everything still hinges on some hard graft on site, a fair wind and a good deal of luck. All help, physical and financial, is welcome as always. The Waverley Route never actually closed, its just subject to a heavily overrunning track renewal. Now, where's my tamper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony graham Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Newcastleton P.Way have squirelled away some out-of-date detonators to properly mark the event with. Everything still hinges on some hard graft on site, a fair wind and a good deal of luck. All help, physical and financial, is welcome as always. The Waverley Route never actually closed, its just subject to a heavily overrunning track renewal. Now, where's my tamper? I shall be there as much as I can but I'm afraid I won't make this weekend for personal reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greslet Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Great blog mate, and a very good summary of this issue of MR. The Strathmore Three-Hour Expresses was the counterpart to the Waverley feature for me, so although I'm biased I really think Ben and the team excelled with this ScR issue in terms of balance, general interest and Scottish layouts amid the regular features. EDIT: Check out Greslet's blog, this is a Waverlite of repute! Chard, been meaning to say thanks for this for ages...... but anyway there is a blog update on latest layout progress posted today Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just uploaded a Youtube clip from "Nairn Across Britain", vintage 1972 TV footage. Features Carlisle, Longtown, Riccarton Jct, Hawick & Edinburgh. Nice shots inside a forlorn looking Longtown 'box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fRPnMx5Vlo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Some fascinating snippets there. I didn't realise NCL were still using the station years after closure. He wasn't too kindly about Carlisle back then mind. He'd probably flip if he saw it now! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Iain Mac Posted April 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2012 Just uploaded a Youtube clip from "Nairn Across Britain", vintage 1972 TV footage. Features Carlisle, Longtown, Riccarton Jct, Hawick & Edinburgh. Nice shots inside a forlorn looking Longtown 'box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fRPnMx5Vlo Absolute beaut. Started off a wee bit Ron Knight, i.e. wanting the sound off but it kinda builds on you. The guy actually has very valid, if somewhat subjective, points to make and I believe makes them well. I hadn't previously been aware of this program so must congratulate you on an excellent find and post. Still want a swatch at your archive and a rattle on the engine but there we go. That'll be a Waverley based archive and Tractor before anyone starts getting other ideas, Okay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He wasn't too kindly about Carlisle back then mind. He'd probably flip if he saw it now! Especially on a Saturday night...... It's an interesting bit of footage, but Mr. Nairn doesn't exactly have a cheerful disposition, bless him. The Waverley Route never actually shut, its just under a T3 possession of considerable duration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Iain Mac Posted April 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2012 Especially on a Saturday night...... It's an interesting bit of footage, but Mr. Nairn doesn't exactly have a cheerful disposition, bless him. The Waverley Route never actually shut, its just under a T3 possession of considerable duration No, quite right. Who would you recommend instead though, Brian Blessed or Ming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony graham Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Especially on a Saturday night...... That's why the wife and I don't go to town for a drink. And were 'Natives' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Don't remind me, I'm on nights now! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 A new one for modellers of the Waverley Route will be today's addition at Whitrope, a blue & grey Mk2F Buffet car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Oh hell, I'm going up for a look now! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Visto Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well, finally we got our MkII buffet car from Ruddington this afternoon. It arrived in Newcastleton about 1400hrs to be greeted by an enthusiastic gathering of residents, visitors and photographers. It was duly installed cortesy of Iain Mac at Whitrope where it will, for now reside. Sorry I didn't give members advanced notice but it was all a bit rushed, MEA CULPA. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well I've been up for a cheeky look this evening, Roy and rather magnificent the coach looks perched up there overlooking the glen. In the second photo we see the last vehicle in the re-born 1S64 heading northwards! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Can I pinch these for the WRHA facebook page please Dave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 More details & photos now on the WRHA blog site: http://waverleyrouteha.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/inter-city-arrives-at-whitrope/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Can I pinch these for the WRHA facebook page please Dave? With my blessing, Matt! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Iain Mac Posted April 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2012 Can I pinch these for the WRHA facebook page please Dave? Help yourself to any I've sent without mamaging to crash your email. Iain Mac, A railwayman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest tony graham Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Heres one for you gents, I couldnt wait for our Max Stafford to upload it...... Time for STI's A sight not seen for over 40 years, a view down the glen from bridge 200! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 A sight not seen for over 40 years, a view down the glen from bridge 200! A superb view all right, having had the pleasure of seeing it from that very seat at the weekend! It's a smashing coach too: a wee touch of luxury and in fantastic condition. I'm looking forward to seeing sights like this slipping past the window while I enjoy a cup of tea (and slice of cake??) from the buffet. All that's needed is a hard working loco up front..... The potential for this heritage railway has to be enormous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony graham Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 A superb view all right, having had the pleasure of seeing it from that very seat at the weekend! It's a smashing coach too: a wee touch of luxury and in fantastic condition. I'm looking forward to seeing sights like this slipping past the window while I enjoy a cup of tea (and slice of cake??) from the buffet. All that's needed is a hard working loco up front..... The potential for this heritage railway has to be enormous. Best get some trolley dollies hired then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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