RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2020 14 hours ago, The Johnster said: Extra extra pedant alert; there was a precedent for renaming Kings to honour the current monarch set by Stephen's renaming as Edward VIII, admittedly not continued with George VI (prime candidate John if Stephen indicated a policy of renaming Kings viewed as less successful by historians). You can't really name a King class loco after a Queen, you need a new class. Extra extra extra pedant alert; there was a continuation of previous policy regarding locomotives on all the BIg 4 railways for some time after the date of nationalisation, as by and large the CME departments retained the staff in post. It was not until the WR resisted the introduction of BR standard locos and asked for more Castles, 2884s, and 5101s as opposed to Britannias, 9Fs, and 3MT prairies that the concept of the 'Great Western Region' took root, though there had been the kerfuffle about the Ivatt 2MT moguls that replaced Dean Goods on the Mid-Wales line*. The ordering of Hydraulics was widely considered as a continuation of this, but was in fact a rational decision given the power-to-weight ratios desirable for the South Devon banks. *if you don't know the story, in 1949 BR upgraded the stock used on the Brecon-Moat Lane services with brand new Hawksworth coaches and Ivatt 2MT moguls. The loco crews complained to Brecon and Moat Lane shed foremen that the 2MTs did not steam as well as the previous Dean Goods; this on a route with only one significant bank, small loads, and a very easy timetable. The complaints were passed to division at Croes Newydd, who passed them to Marylebone, who passed them to Derby, responsible for the design. Derby responded with a letter suggesting that Moat Lane and Brecon would prefer it if the Ivatts had copper capped chimneys, and that the design was a proven success that nobody else had found any fault with, so there... An Ivatt was sent to Swindon for testing, but how could a Victorian goods loco compare to a modern, efficient, proven design like the Ivatt 2MT? Tests however proved that the steaming rate of the Dean Goods was significantly better than the Ivatt, and the problem was given to Sam Ell, an acknowledged wizard with steaming and exhausts, to sort out. He rejigged the exhaust and provided a slightly larger diameter chimney, which resulted in the Ivatt being able to haul a 20 coach test train at 60mph on the main line. Ivatt 2MTs, and their BR 78xxx counterparts, put in good service with happy crews on the Mid Wales route thereafter, and occasionally appeared on the very demanding Brecon-Newport services. The LMR applied it's own alterations to the draughting; I could not say whether these were as good as the Swindon ones, you would need to speak to someone who worked on both. The answer was obvious, the Western Region were putting the wrong sort of water in the boiler. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hroth Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 12 hours ago, PhilJ W said: What I like is that they're Heddlu. The most humourless police forces in the United Kingdom! (Though I'm worried about the one closest to "camera", it appears to be a lobster...) 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Hroth said: What I like is that they're Heddlu. The most humourless police forces in the United Kingdom! (Though I'm worried about the one closest to "camera", it appears to be a lobster...) Maybe he has crabs. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Al51 Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hroth said: What I like is that they're Heddlu. The most humourless police forces in the United Kingdom! (Though I'm worried about the one closest to "camera", it appears to be a lobster...) Maybe he's the one who pinches you... Edited September 19, 2020 by Al51 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2020 There must be an element at least of humour about Heddlu; the closest translation is 'Old Bill". They have an odd perception of traffic problems and civil disobedience though, Dyfed Powys once describing a lack of parking in Tenby on as 'total gridlock'; there was a queue of about 40 cars waiting for space in the multi-story. The same force described a pub brawl amongst Methyr lads at Brecon Jazz as a 'leading to a total breakdown of law and order'; I was there that year and it was no worse than a Sunday lunchtime in Merthyr... They seemed to think they were on the front line in Brixton or Notting Hill, not policing a rural community; admittedly rural communities have their issues, but Heddlu Dyfed Powys could be relied on to egg it a bit when they were describing incidents. I don't think they were any more or less prone to humour than any other force, though. Police humour is deadpan and deals with some grim subjects, and is not always appreciated by the public at large. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 19 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Mary had a little lamb It ran into a pylon 10,000 volts went up its **** and turned its wool to nylon. Thanks for that i had been trying to remember the words to the middle bit of the verse 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 A joke told to me by a Vicar. Q what animal has 4 legs and a c*** in the middle of its back?. A A Police horse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 what did the drummer call his twin daughters ? Anna1 Anna2 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 What do you call a man who hangs around with musicians? A drummer! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 6 hours ago, 96701 said: Maybe he has crabs. They’re carrying out a pincer movement. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, peanuts said: what did the drummer call his twin daughters ? Anna1 Anna2 Tara & Diddle Julian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, jcm@gwr said: What do you call a man who hangs around with musicians? A drummer! What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend: Homeless. The band are in the green room waiting to be called on stage when somebody knocks the door. 'Come in', says the lead singer, but nobody does. Few minutes later the door is knocked again. 'Come in' says the rythym guitarist, a bit louder, but nobody does. Few minutes later, knock knock again; 'COME THE F*** IN' yells the bass player. 'I know who it is, it's the lead guitarist' says the drummer, opening the door to let the lead guitarist in. 'How did you know that', ask the others, and the drummer says 'he never knows when to come in'! 1 3 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Mary had a little lamb It was full of frolics Tried to jump a six foot fence And landed on it's b.......... 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2020 Mary had a little lamb. She was funny like that. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Man goes to Africa for his holidays. Checking into his hotel he hears drumming in the distance. Intrigued by this drumming he asks the receptionist about them? "When the drumming stops it goes bad" He goes up to his room and still hears the drums. So he turns to the porter and asks him about the drums, "When the drumming stops it goes evil" Starting to get a bit nervous he decided to go to the bar and have a drink. He can still hear the drums but thinks they'll go away. However after an hour they are still going on and getting louder. The barman gets a bit worried and asks the man what is wrong. "I've been told that when the drums stop it goes bad. I've also been told when the drums stop it goes evil. Is it a tribe of cannibals coming to eat us?" "No. When drums stop, bass solo starts" 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2020 Jack and Jill went up the hill for a little itty bitty Jill's now two months overdue and Jack has left the City. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 georgy porgy pudding and pie kissed the girls and made them cry when the boys came out to play he kissed them too hes funny that way ! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Used to know loads of them. But they're all obscene! 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: Used to know loads of them. But they're all obscene! Carry on. We're all adults here, or should be, it's toy trains! Mike. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Carry on. We're all adults here, or should be, it's toy trains! Mike. Mary had a little lamb It tumbled down a hole But Mary says she loves it still ('Cos she loves casserole). 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Start the Pick of the Pops music playing. Here's the Top Ten Albums You Will Never See on Spotify - 10. Iron Maiden Sing The Songs of Walt Disney 9. Together At Last - Cliff Richard And Marilyn Manson 8 Bangin' Ibiza Party Anthems - Morrissey 7. 20 Great Prog Rock Classics - Chas and Dave 6. Life Is All Hugs and Puppies - Slayer 5. Mutha****** Carols From Kings - The Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, featuring Snoop Dogg 4. The Best Irish Jigs and Reels - Pink Floyd 3. Never Mind the B*ll*cks, Here's the Osmonds 2. The Glory of Eurovision 1. Kraftwerk Unplugged Any more just lurking outside the Top Ten? 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, CameronL said: Start the Pick of the Pops music playing. Here's the Top Ten Albums You Will Never See on Spotify - 10. Iron Maiden Sing The Songs of Walt Disney I'm pretty sure there has been more than one Heavy Metal bands doing Disney albums or songs. The problem is getting the rights to do it. Disney are a bit funny about who they let use their characters and songs. This was done by a member of Nightwish and a few friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Inspired_by_the_Life_and_Times_of_Scrooge 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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