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  1. Swifty11

    First set of really interesting Hornby releases in a while, although not sure why the IEP model is limited to 250? That said, tempting!

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    2. ian

      ian

      The 250 LE is the Hitachi livery, not the GW.

    3. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      I wonder how long it will be before this one gets released in other colour schemes.

       

      How much they charge for other colour schemes remains to be seen.

    4. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      GW is limited edition too according to the Hornby Website

       

      "Gauge 00

      DCC Type DCC Ready

      Livery GWR Green

      Limited Edition Yes

      Limited Edition Size 250

      Period Current

      Motor 5 Pole Skew Wound"

       

  2. Swifty11
    Just a post of note, Colas' 56096 had a test train jolly last night and this morning, assisting 37025 on 3Q79 Dundee - Mossend DY and 3Z79 Mossend DY - Carlisle. Believe this is only the second time a 56 has done a test train.
  3. Swifty11

    Why oh why does our Media coursework need to be done on Prezi, which I don't believe I will ever understand how to work

    1. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      That's probably why.

       

      You don't seriously imagine they'd allow you to use a method you're comfortable with, do you?

       

      After all, isn't this stuff meant to be difficult?

    2. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      It's just an annoying website to use, especially using an apple mouse which it really doesn't like

       

      Mr Gove's meddling is greatly appreciated by college students and teachers

  4. Swifty11
    Looks like 1Q06 will be worth going for either Tuesday or Wednesday then, nice pics as always Jim.
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    CVs are proving rather difficult...

    1. steve22

      steve22

      Cue jokes about Citroens?

    2. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      job ones, getting there though

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    Rather hoping Apple will hurry up and release the next iPhone so I can pick up an older one on the cheap, as I don't think willing my charger port to work will last much longer...

  7. Swifty11

    Lest We Forget

    1. Londontram

      Londontram

      Agree. The travesty is most have judging by the lack of people wearing a poppy

    2. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      I haven't worn one this year mate. I remember every day.

      What scunnered me was seeing poppies on the side of a fighter jet and a 'poppyroni' pizza in Tesco.

       

      Maybe it's not the people who forget...

  8. Swifty11

    For anyone who cares, 56104s been hired by Colas... Did 6E07 Boston steel today

    1. rs4

      rs4

      Photo on railway centre dot com now.

  9. Swifty11

    After the last hour of trying to get HTML from Slideshare to work, I am more than capable of drop kicking SlideShares I.T department in the head.

    1. thaddeus

      thaddeus

      send them a bill for your time

    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      I think the "physical reboot" sounds much more enjoyable.

       

      I wouldn't try it myself, though.

  10. Swifty11

    Why is it Slideshare never works whenever you need it?

  11. Swifty11

    Looking at night shots on flickr is a very dangerous thing, now that Nikon D7200 and prime looks tempting...

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    2. Kylestrome

      Kylestrome

      Er, no. A prime lens is simply one that is not a zoom!

       

    3. dhjgreen

      dhjgreen

      Quite right. Medium wide still applies though

    4. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      Prime lens would be for a low aperture than anything else

  12. Swifty11
    Although certainly far from home that looks like a brilliant job, great photos as usual!
  13. Swifty11

    I can conform the trying to get a doctors appointment in Warrington requires at least an hour of your time and a sacrifice to the Gods....

    1. beast66606

      beast66606

      A sacrifice to the Gods only gets the phone answered at my practice

    2. Brit70053

      Brit70053

      So what will you proffer to the receptionists ?

  14. Swifty11
    Very nice Jim, hopefully these pair head up on the STP Derby RTC - Craigentinny as I see they come back tomorrow from Daaarn Saaaff as then i'll finally get a photo of 057!
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    Will be good when Northern get it and it just sits idle all day, cue the "37/5 that mate, don't sign 'em, only /4s"
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    Just seen Hornby's 60066 RRP has now risen to £175.99 DCC READY, and they wonder why less people are buying stock brand new?

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Oh for the days when they were "only" £75.99. And people moaned about the price even then.

    2. County of Yorkshire

      County of Yorkshire

      New Southern cattle wagon £21.99 - wow!

    3. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      I'm sure it'll go nicely with those bargain Drax wagons, seen as it did work a small train of them once...

  17. Swifty11
    Of a side note, the removal of the 'Schenker' part of the branding is beginning, so far 66185 and 90036 have lost theirs. 66055/056 have both come out in new DB livery with large DB logos on the side and have been named. Additionally, 90036 is with VTEC for use on shuttles between KGX and Newark North gate to cover for 91 maintenance. Only one will be going on hire and only KGX drivers will be trained on them. Hence the Newark limit.
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    I was hoping to but had other commitments (explained in PM) A decent sunny shot of 025 will forever elude me I think!
  19. Swifty11
    59003 still being used on the Tinsley flow this week. Not guaranteed to work it every day though...
  20. Swifty11
    Jim spotted out and about on 3Q29 this evening, seen passing me at Moore... 37025 - 3Q29 - Moore by Swifty's Rail Pics, on Flickr
  21. Swifty11
    I'm sticking with m vote for early 2000s as shown here, loads of potential bits to model!
  22. Swifty11

    Genuinely can't wait for Red Dwarf 11 tonight, worth the long wait hopefully!!

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    2. Nick G

      Nick G

      The Kryten prosthetics made by my son in law

    3. andyram

      andyram

      Loved it

    4. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      Wasn't the best episode they've done but I enjoyed it, hopefully it's just first show nerves an all!

  23. Swifty11
    Have to0 admit I really like this layout, and you're gradually tempting me towards N...
  24. Swifty11

    Always good when you forget Rail Operations Group run to mega slack timings, thats 37800 gone then...

  25. Swifty11
    Its out on Monday again, (so i'm told) http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R00970/2016/09/19/advanced
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