RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 28, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: Haven't been in there for about 5 years after getting an appallingly semi-cooked piece of cod as part of their offering of fish & chips. It is also a rather trendy type of place so probably best avoided for that reason alone as it's hardly the place for a quiet drink or meal. I the the A.E Hobbs holds the record for being open for the shortest length of time of any pub in Henley - certainly for any pub in the post-war period as it only opened in 1968. The list isn't complete - from a quick check The Bull (long closed) is missing as is the Three Horseshoes (although it's still open) and the Bell Inn (still open but now a wine bar). And the Royal Station Hotel isn't listed and it was the station staff's evening watering hole - when they were still on duty, also very handy for the turntable area, and a long way from the SM's house. And some are in there with more than one name such as the Old White Hart (which was once a coaching inn). At a quick check I've at one time or another had a drink in 19 on that list plus another 9 which aren't listed and spent a lot of time behind the bar in one of the ones listed. One of the pubs has a connection with a well know figure in the model railway world but as I don't think he's mentioned that connection I won't either. That’s great Mike thank you. Your story reminds me of several summers at a certain Welsh narrow gauge railway, where at the age of 16 I was told to sit in the corner without my beer in case the Police come in! Which of course they didn’t. I have recently found a video of a guy exploring said bar in the now closed hotel, it’s been closed for years, yet it looks like it was abandoned ages ago. Different times. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 1, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2023 Apologies that updates from Henley-on-Thames have been a bit sporadic of late. I have been a bit pre-occupied! This is my Metro tank 2-4-0T seen at Henley-on-Thames, the build of which has been in the Metro thread: My loco has moved on at a decent enough pace, but before I solder the wheels bearings in place, I am getting the Loco builders box: http://www.poppyswoodtech.co.uk/tools.html just to check it is absolutely square. I can then ream the coupling rods and think about a spray paint. The loco is seen here in Platform 3 at Henley-on-Thames. The Gentleman doesn't seem that impressed, although it looks as if the lady is thinking how it will steam with that huge gap in the front! Work in progress: 11 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Looking good Neal, I might just have to get a small Metro just to complete the set of 2-4-0s as it were. But then there's the tender versions of 2-4-0 locos, plus what was acquired at grouping.... I think that I had better finish my 517 first! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Looks like the Ghost Train is running through Fal Vale Junction tonight - though the couple on the platform don't appear too perturbed. I hope Ted Holmes manages to close the bridge this time! Nice progress on the Metro Neal. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 2, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2023 18 hours ago, MrWolf said: Looking good Neal, I might just have to get a small Metro just to complete the set of 2-4-0s as it were. But then there's the tender versions of 2-4-0 locos, plus what was acquired at grouping.... I think that I had better finish my 517 first! I quite fancy a Barnum. I've always thought they are lovely little locos and were all withdrawn in the late 1930's, so ideal for my timeline. They weren't really a Thames Valley loco at this point though 😟 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 4, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2023 It's been a Castle Saturday at Henley-on-Thames. First to arrive on shed were 4073 Caerphilly Castle seen in front of the loco shed, which was followed by 5076 Dryswllyn Castle seen on the turntable. The loco was turned before going onto the servicing roads. They were then joined by Windsor Castle, seen here on the turntable: To be continued - more Castles. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2023 I wonder what the collective noun would be for castles. A belligerence maybe? Regards Lez. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Bazza Posted March 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2023 Quite a few at Didcot today too! 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 4, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bazza said: Quite a few at Didcot today too! Sadly we were not able to fly over - thanks for the photos 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Bazza said: Quite a few at Didcot today too! I'm so pleased I was able to make it to Didcot today - what a splendid spectacle it was! I don't think I have ever seen so many people at the Railway Centre. It really was a wonderful day out! Gerry 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2023 22 hours ago, lezz01 said: I wonder what the collective noun would be for castles. A belligerence maybe? Regards Lez. A grace of 'Castles' - sounds spot on to me. 8 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 5, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: A grace of 'Castles' - sounds spot on to me. Excellent suggestion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted March 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2023 The two "Castles" I watched on the southbound approach to Kings Sutton yesterday - 7029 leading 5043 - were both graceful and rather belligerant in the way they were hurrying the 10 car train along. What a lovely noise. Just a pity it wasn't a brighter morning. Regards Chris H 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted March 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: A grace of 'Castles' - sounds spot on to me. That's lovely! Let's use it henceforth and write to Susie Dent to make it official. 😃 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 5, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, Harlequin said: That's lovely! Let's use it henceforth and write to Susie Dent to make it official. 😃 Err who is Susie Dent? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick Gough Posted March 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2023 A few of my photos from yesterday's 'Four Candles Castles' event. 7029 & 5043 slowing to pick us up at Widney Manor: After arrival at Didcot: The line-up: Notice the locos were lined up in number order: 4079 with the fifth 'Castle' on the turntable spurs: Classic 1930s Castles: 5043 & 7029 turned, serviced and ready to depart from the railway centre: Our train ready to depart from Didcot - this time with 5043 leading: A spirited departure after our drop off back at Widney Manor: 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 5, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2023 Lovely set of photos @Nick Gough thanks for sharing. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Neal Ball said: Err who is Susie Dent? Susie Dent is the nation's favourite Lexicographer. She's on Countdown every day in "Dictionary Corner". Now come on Neal, you're not going to ask me what Countdown is, are you? 😉 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2023 Can I have a “P” please Bob? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailpace Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I can see five Castles in Nick's photos!!! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, snailpace said: I can see five Castles in Nick's photos!!! I take it you are including the "Kerosene Castle"? - Or is there a sixth? Regards Chris H 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2023 37 minutes ago, Graham T said: Can I have a “P” please Bob? Wrong show, wrong girl - but I've given you a Funny anyway1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Harlequin said: Susie Dent is the nation's favourite Lexicographer. She's on Countdown every day in "Dictionary Corner". Now come on Neal, you're not going to ask me what Countdown is, are you? 😉 No disrespect to Susie, but I'm afraid I'm more of a Rachel fan. 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2023 19 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Wrong show, wrong girl - but I've given you a Funny anyway1 I know, but I just couldn't resist! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted March 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2023 43 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: No disrespect to Susie, but I'm afraid I'm more of a Rachel fan. Oh yes! Me too! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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