Arthur Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We've all got a Meldrew gland, just needs the right (or wrong ) stimulation. Anyway, back to conventional MRJ fayre; I presume, by the lack of detailed issue 'discussion', many subs. copies have yet to arrive. Mine is still awaited, not whinging, just commenting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 An excellent issue! Good to see Gordon G's baseboard methods. The only way to go in the future IMHO. E.P. does really work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Shame there's no crossword again! No, but Arthur's MRJ 234 'Downfall' parody gets a mention in the letters page.... Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I thought Iit was a bumper edition when I started reading it, but it turned out that the first and last hafl a dozen pages had been attached twice! Still a very interesting edition from a quick flick through - will settle down with a mug of hot chocolate and have a proper read later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2014 Had a look for it in Sutton Coldfield Smiffs today, they are still trying to get shot of the controversial 234! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 I thought Iit was a bumper edition when I started reading it, but it turned out that the first and last hafl a dozen pages had been attached twice! ...more bang for your bucks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2014 will settle down with a mug of hot chocolate and cream ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 No, but Arthur's MRJ 234 'Downfall' parody gets a mention in the letters page.... Andy Made me smile that. A perfect way of deflecting a repeat heated debate via the Letters pages. Well done Mr Karau. (Here's hoping it isn't simply delayed until the next issue.) The other bit that made me laugh was Jerry Clifford's reference to Brian Harrap as "...an original thinker who tends to give convention a cheery wave as he passes it by on the other side of the street." What better introduction could there be to an excellent article on the ever fascinating Quai:87? Only skimmed it so far but 235 looks like it will be an enjoyable read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 ...more bang for your bucks! Actually it wasn't. Summat gone badly amiss somwehere ... front pages duplicated and then later pages missing - only realised when I started reading John Greenwood's article. A quick 'phone call to Wild Swan and everything's resolved - another copy winging it's way to me. Good job the N Gauge Journal and Archive and Railway Archive landed on the doormat as well this morning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 Had a look for it in Sutton Coldfield Smiffs today, they are still trying to get shot of the controversial 234! It appears Smiffs is without copies as yet - none in Reading on Friday and none here today - 'later this week' was all I was told. Maybe the misbinding is causing a problem with circulation to some shops? Ah well sounds like it's worth waiting for with the editing in Jerry's hands although mention of the 'operations quiz' has me worried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It appears Smiffs is without copies as yet - none in Reading on Friday and none here today - 'later this week' was all I was told. Maybe the misbinding is causing a problem with circulation to some shops? Ah well sounds like it's worth waiting for with the editing in Jerry's hands although mention of the 'operations quiz' has me worried. Went into my local newsagent in Chatteris today - still not in! Had spoken to him on Saturday and he said Smiff's (wholesale) still hadn't got it, so I suspect there is a problem somewhere. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2014 It appears Smiffs is without copies as yet - none in Reading on Friday and none here today - 'later this week' was all I was told. Maybe the misbinding is causing a problem with circulation to some shops? Ah well sounds like it's worth waiting for with the editing in Jerry's hands although mention of the 'operations quiz' has me worried. From expierence, smiffs usualy get their copies delivered on a Thursday, so if it ain't in on Friday it will probably be another week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 From expierence, smiffs usualy get their copies delivered on a Thursday, so if it ain't in on Friday it will probably be another week. If it's WHS Ealing, we'll be lucky to see it by Christmas.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It's arrived. Gauge One article I found very interesting. 4mm x 2.375 indeed. It makes 18.83 look coarse scale. Come on chaps take up the challenge of another place of decimals. That prompted me to look up the maker of the diesel kit and that led me to an incredible Mark 1 coach. Tempting to do a survey in the garden. As in the past I find the arty photos a touch annoying. I would appreciate an explanation as to what the combination of sepia and very flat prints is supposed to achieve in informing me of the merits of the layout. My feelings are probable made worse by the excellent quality and colour balance of the colour shots. The odd sizes and overlaps also grate put that is probably just my OCD tendencies being challenged. The Coffee House is still going strong. I visit it quite frequently. Baseboards and QUAI:87 for a quiet hour later. The competition might get a look at the weekend, but I will probably do like last time and give it a miss. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 mention of the 'operations quiz' has me worried. Well, think - 'Oswestry Control, summer Saturday, trains running late on the Cambrian main line, including one failure - 'get out of that one, Sonny!' - (sound familiar?! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well, think - 'Oswestry Control, summer Saturday, trains running late on the Cambrian main line, including one failure - 'get out of that one, Sonny!' - (sound familiar?! ) Oh dear, sounds almost as bad as the last one. Ah well at least some of the other stuff sounds a lot, lot better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 ......... Ah well at least some of the other stuff sounds a lot, lot better. You won't be disappointed Mike! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2014 Oh dear, sounds almost as bad as the last one. Ah well at least some of the other stuff sounds a lot, lot better. I havent spotted the competition yet. Anyway I much preferred the crossword Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Well, think - 'Oswestry Control, summer Saturday, trains running late on the Cambrian main line, including one failure - 'get out of that one, Sonny!' - (sound familiar?! ) The usual rule was that if the up Cambrian Coast Express was running late, then everything for the rest of the day would be total chaos. I don't recall any failures then, though - the Aber and Salop shed locos were generally in a pretty good state, though Mach had a few dodgy ones, usually relegated to the coast line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The other bit that made me laugh was Jerry Clifford's reference to Brian Harrap as "...an original thinker who tends to give convention a cheery wave as he passes it by on the other side of the street." What better introduction could there be to an excellent article on the ever fascinating Quai:87? Having met the gent in question, I would readily agree with that sentiment. A clever and very modest gentleman indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2014 Very nice article on QUAI:87. I am still trying to tie up the fascinating photos with the overhead shot - no complaint about it, I think it is a very good idea. Has anyone else noticed that in the competition east and west have been confused? Westbound from Machynlleth will usually take you to Aberystwyth. But as I live on the line I shall have a think about it. Mind you, these days a failure near Talerddig would cause even greater chaos because of the lack of passing loops - Welshpool, Newtown, Machynlleth. Just as well there is only a train every two hours each way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 Westbound from Machynlleth will usually take you to Aberystwyth. But as I live on the line I shall have a think about it. Mind you, these days a failure near Talerddig would cause even greater chaos because of the lack of passing loops - Welshpool, Newtown, Machynlleth. Just as well there is only a train every two hours each way. Don't bank on it remaining 2 hourly for ever...! You've factored in the existing loop at Talerdigg, presumably? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Perhaps the MRJ starts in WHSmiths in Penzance (because I bought mine (235) there on Monday), and cascades up country from here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very nice article on QUAI:87. I am still trying to tie up the fascinating photos with the overhead shot - no complaint about it, I think it is a very good idea. Has anyone else noticed that in the competition east and west have been confused? Westbound from Machynlleth will usually take you to Aberystwyth. But as I live on the line I shall have a think about it. Mind you, these days a failure near Talerddig would cause even greater chaos because of the lack of passing loops - Welshpool, Newtown, Machynlleth. Just as well there is only a train every two hours each way. A few years back, the regular service DMU failed at more or less the same spot as suggested in the competition; it was rescued by the summer steam Cambrian Coast returning to its base. I gather that there were substantial interface problems, but at some point the failed unit was duly shoved into the loop at Talerddig and the day was duly saved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiths park Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Got mine in Newcastle's Northumberland Street branch. Loved reading the article on the Wadebridge branch in bed last night, going to sleep imagining my railway empire in the spare room - duvet modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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