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  1. Cheapest ticket to see The Who is

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    2. wiggoforgold

      wiggoforgold

      Meet the new boss. he got a bonus.

    3. Sasquatch

      Sasquatch

      Can't you get hold of a press pass. Like my generation did!

    4. cary hill

      cary hill

      "I'd call that a bargain...The best I ever had....NOT.....Is the support Cleese and Idle...they like a big wad too....

  2. The Rolling Stones are playing the Ricoh Arena, blimey.

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    2. bgman

      bgman

      Nivea for Men

    3. tractionman

      tractionman

      Too late for that

    4. tigerburnie

      tigerburnie

      The football and rugby teams can't fill the place, theyneed the money

  3. There's no chicken on sale at KFC !

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    2. County of Yorkshire

      County of Yorkshire

      I always thought that they had a Poaltry selection?

    3. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      What a cock up.

    4. Indomitable026

      Indomitable026

      Karn’t Find Chicken

  4. It's black Friday tomorrow, don't all rush at once.

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    2. Kris

      Kris

      Already used the deals on before tomorrow to get all Christmas present shopping done.

    3. Hroth

      Hroth

      But watching the lemmings on the news affords a certain wry entertainment.

    4. DonB

      DonB

      I'm saving for the New Year Sales, no one else will have any money left!

  5. Anyone got their hands on the new polymer £5 note yet.

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    2. Zero Gravitas

      Zero Gravitas

      Yes - it's one of the advantages of working for a building society. Mrs. Gravitas made sure I don't have them any more, though.

    3. davefrk

      davefrk

      Plastic notes are sooo yesterday, we've had them for ages, Och aye the noo.

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      It's all Mickey Mouse money, anyway.

  6. What a stunning and very appropriate banner done by Andy Y at the top of the page.We don't know how lucky we are.

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    2. Barry O

      Barry O

      yes - reminds me of my late Grandfather

       

    3. beast66606

      beast66606

      Very evocative

    4. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Agreed, and actually almost a hint of the final line at the end of the battle with the trees on the horizon. Thanks Andy.

  7. The Queen is wearing a malachite green outfit for Trooping the colour.

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Golden chain-driven accessories?

    3. 25901

      25901

      DCC operated extras

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Don't tell Spams!

  8. Don't Cry, Don't Raise Your Eye, It's Only Railway Modelling.

  9. Anyone after hard to find Hornby coaches might want go try Toymaster in Weymouth. Lots of different types available.

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    2. muddys-blues

      muddys-blues

      That's Greeeaaattt !! Horsetan

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Might be performing there again next year. Tiger costume is being upgraded.

    4. Ozexpatriate

      Ozexpatriate

      I'm guessing they don't have a strong online presence?

  10. Oh I wish it could be Christmas every day....

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    2. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Sounds like fun...

    3. MartinWales

      MartinWales

      When the kids start singing and the band begins to play?

    4. Ozexpatriate

      Ozexpatriate

      Sounds like an awful lot of work.

  11. We're only making plans for Nigel.We only want what's best for him.

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    2. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Did he work for British Steel.

    3. 46444

      46444

      That's where the future lies!

    4. KevinWalsh

      KevinWalsh

      But Sgt Rock wouldn't be happy

  12. Cambrian kits......

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    2. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      No but it's GWR and so by definition a good thing in life :-)

    3. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      You're a classy Dane my friend.

    4. The Fatadder

      The Fatadder

      Didn't realise this was now available, need to get my last class 66 sold to free up funds to buy some

  13. There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder, Thought I heard you mention my name

  14. Swimbo makes a lovely bakewell tart.Yummy.

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    2. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      I don't know about soldering.More like slobbering !

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Talking of slobbering - 50' chassis ordered and it looks like it should fit!!

    4. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Thats a bit of luck on my part.

  15. Did anyone else get something nice for Father's Day.

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    2. tractionman

      tractionman

      Yes, Ted Reading's book, 'Diesels, Depots and Oil Drums' - excellent stuff!

    3. steve fay

      steve fay

      Some Severn mill nameplates very nice too !!

    4. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      New Bruce Springsteen album.

  16. Wishes he had bought the ready assembled Smiths couplings.What a pita.

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    2. Mikkel
    3. MartinWales

      MartinWales

      Easy-Just sit yourslef down with a stiff drink.....

    4. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Never mind. CC actually won a game today so that's good isn't it .........:)

  17. This hobby of ours can be expensive at times.

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    2. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      At times? 24-7 more like ;)

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Thank God I acquired most of my stuff in years gone by.

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      You could clean up, then, Horse!

  18. I saw the light on the night that passed by her window.I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind.She was my woman.As she deceived me I watched and went out of my mind.All together now.

  19. Bought myself a new camera.Shall I start a new layout topic or continue with my gallery ?

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    2. Andy Y

      Andy Y

      How've you got on with it so far Robin?

    3. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      It's a tough one. Will a layout topic give added value? What will you enjoy most?

    4. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Haven't read the manual yet.Do people actually look at the gallery on here.

  20. Well I see there were six 64xx's at Laira in 1946.

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    2. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Thats the first I've heard of it but look at the 42xx thread ! LOL.

    3. Kris

      Kris

      :-) Ah that one.

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      You've already spent the money, then!

  21. And who said Kings didn't make it to Leicester then........

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    2. Jim49

      Jim49

      Was there a Tesco in Leicester at that time?

    3. Coombe Barton

      Coombe Barton

      He did, Jim - he set out from Leicester before Bosworth so he made it back.

    4. Jim49

      Jim49

      Ah! So was the 14:85 service from Bosworth, headed by King Richard III, terminated at Leicester?

  22. You

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Totally agree, Andy! So what do Galway Bay's finest sing at Christmas? ;-)

    3. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      I didn't realise it was 25 years old.A classic too.

    4. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Good grief man, I thought for a few seconds that you were commenting on someone on the forum ........

  23. Things that tell me its nearly Christmas....

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    2. Wherry Lines
    3. Sam*45110*SVR

      Sam*45110*SVR

      All of the shops have sold out of winter clothes?

    4. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      I haven't heard Slade yet though.

  24. Comet going into admin. At least its not the coach kit makers.

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    2. ozzyo

      ozzyo

      It still belongs to Curry's!!!

    3. Castle

      Castle

      I'm with Andy on this one - I have a LOT to buy from Geoff over the next few years for Little Didcot - don't do that Rob!

    4. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      We may jest but what about the 6000 employees out of a job.

  25. Don't tell anyone but I'm lighting the flame tomorrow night.

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    2. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Didn't realise you still had gas lighting - fascinating (do you have electric for the layout ?)

    3. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      I do have gas lights.They're on my platforms !

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Would that flame be curry-powered?

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