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2 hours ago, Chris M said:

The three years of that drug had all sorts of unwanted side effects which hang around for a long time after the treatment has ended but never mind I’m still here. The great thing is that none of the treatment stops you modelling. 

Chris, excellent to hear that you are all good now after your treatment.

I wonder, would you be prepared to expand on the side effects that you experienced? I personally find that it is much easier to deal with such things if I know what to expect, and sometimes the medical profession is quite vague about them.

I completely understand if you'd rather not elaborate.

Many thanks @Ian Morgan for starting this informative and thought provoking thread.

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Scott.

24 minutes ago, PaulRhB said:

The other train driver should have moved out of the way and lots of people turned up with expensive cameras? Well had you paid for a ticket like the people whose train was in your way?!? 🤣 

No I turned up onto a station and expected a free show with those pesky service trains all held while I take my pics!?! 🤪

"Steve questioned why the domestic train driver wasn't told to depart the station and to wait further down the track."

"It's an absolute shocker," "You'd have thought the organisers would have made sure no other trains pulled up at the same time. They knew what time the Flying Scotsman was arriving."

😐

Ferryvans now available to members. 
 

https://www.ngsjoin.com/br-ferryvan-vix-8882-p.asp

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Scott

Good morning. 
 

it is expected that the Ferryvans will be released for sale today. 
 

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Scott. 

1 minute ago, cctransuk said:

 

Nice front-end design, IMHO.

 

CJI.

Yes, a very attractive unit.  Quite reminiscent of some of the North American Metro trains.  It's a pity it didn't win...

Ambergate Cutting 1985.

There aren't many photos of these prototype units about?...

Recently arrived in the Society shop is a new rolling stock release under the NGS banner. Kit 80 is a model of the LMS/BR 3 plank Medium Open "Medfit". This is another ex-Parkwood Kit resurrected by the Society.

The LMS, and later BR, built over 10,000 of these medium open drop sided wagons between 1935 and 1950. The LMS was the only group company to build medium open wagons. Under BR they were often borrowed by the engineers, for example for carrying used ballast, and in the 60s most were transferred to the engineers department where they lasted into the 80s. The kit is straightforward to build using a Peco 10ft chassis kit which is included.

Go get them here (members only): https://www.ngsjoin.com/kit-80-lmsbr-3-plank-medium-open-8982-p.asp

Decals are not included in this kit, but are available under 'NGS Decals, item NGST0800

Further details and building instructions can be found here: https://files.ekmcdn.com/dec4p0d/resources/other/kit-80-lms-br-medfit-3-plank-open.pdf

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Scott.

An update has been posted elsewhere by an officer of the Society that will interest those awaiting the remainder of the NGS Hunslet shunters:

"The NGS is very conscious that some members still have not received their Hunslet models and work is ongoing to rectify this.

The issue is that insufficient functional PCBs were supplied, and the PCB supplier is no longer working.

The NGS is pursuing multiple options. These include exploring whether the failed PCBs can be repaired and, if that is not feasible, sourcing replacements from an alternate supplier.

The NGS would like to apologise again to those members still waiting and thank them for their ongoing patience and understanding."

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Scott.

Journal 3/23 – Faulty Copies

It has come to the Society’s attention that the batch of Journal 3/23 recently posted to members may contain some faulty copies.

The copies concerned are missing pages 35 to 66 – these have been replaced by a duplication of previous pages.

Please examine your copy at the earliest opportunity and, if you have been unlucky enough to receive one of these rogue copies, please advise the membership-secretary (membership-secretary@...), preferably by email, so that steps can be taken to obtain replacements and get them sent out as soon as possible.

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Scott.

I am aware of the difference between the two, and I'm not mixing anything up.  There is no argument.

All I'm trying to say is that a) in response to the initial post from Brian,  there is procedure for what we saw on the video and b) it's not really correct for us to comment on the airmanship of an individual or individuals when we weren't there and aren't party to all the information.

Ever wished you hadn't bothered sharing information?

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Scott.

Okay

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Scott. 

1 hour ago, The Pilotman said:

Two issues here;

1) was the Malaysian A350 allowed to do that? Yes

2) was it good airmanship to get quite so close behind another aircraft? In my opinion, no. You’re not gaining anything other than ingesting the exhaust of the aircraft in front. 

Regarding 2), my understanding of that procedure is that it isn’t there for the airman’s benefit, it’s there for ATC’s benefit and the efficient despatch of aircraft at busy times. 
 

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Scott. 

On 08/05/2023 at 10:22, BMacdermott said:

Hello everyone

 

What do you make of this?

 

Brian

 

 

I knew I had seen something about this in the Heathrow procedures before, but didn't want to comment until I had found it/proved I hadn't imagined it.

Paragraph 2 deals with conditional  line up clearance. "...may cross the runway holding point...upon receipt of clearance. There is no requirement for the subject aircraft to have commenced it's take-off roll before entering the runway.

This being the case, I'm not sure we can call into question the airmanship of the second aircraft.

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Scott..

I had a little chat with Dan on the Rapido stand at the NGS event at the weekend about time scale for the 44.  The response was centred around a need to get the chassis right in the sense that the project becomes most viable when an identical chassis is used for all three classes.  This means that although the 44 doesn't necessarily have the same features as the 45 and/or 46, the chassis for the 44 needs to, by design, have these features available. 

It was also suggested that the chassis will be more like Rapido North America's chassis engineering-wise.  This should mean that reliability is improved from the 28 design.  I personally am encouraged by this.  The Rapido North America locomotives are the strongest and most reliable of all my N gauge locomotives.

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Scott

Waverley April 1st 2023. My photo. 
 

For those attending the NGS event at NRM York by car, below is a nice clear map of the excellent York Park and Ride system. As you'll note, the Rawcliffe Bar service (Green Route) stops right outside the NRM, and so this P&R is ideal for your event.

In addition the blue turquoise, white and red routes both stop at the Station entrance.

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Scott.

For those attending the NGS event at NRM York by car, below is a nice clear map of the  excellent York Park and Ride system.  As you'll note, the Rawcliffe Bar service (Green Route) stops right outside the NRM, and so this P&R is ideal for the event.

In addition the blue turquoise, white and red routes both stop at the Station entrance.

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Scott.

Hi Paul.  

Yes I see the blue now, beautiful wee thing.

We have a  British Short hair, similar colouring, but they are quite standoffish, not really keen on snuggling.  I understand the Ragdolls are more couthie and like a lap to curl up on.

 I hope she brings you many years of happiness!

Anyway, back to the railway...

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Scott.

Is it a rag doll?

Looks like but no blue eyes?

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Scott

8 hours ago, PjKing1 said:

Meet ELJ’s new recruit…

 

 

Paul

Absolutely gorgeous!

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Scott.

Other than the Peleton most mornings at 5:30(ish) I had my first proper ride of the year last week.  I took the caravan to Monifeith for a few days.  Cycled from there to Dundee, hopped on a train to Arbroath and cycled from their back to Monifieth. Around 25 miles all told, with a fair wind at my back (hence the train and always riding south, south-west).

The section from Arbroath links to East haven is hard packed gravel, but the rest is paved tarmac,  all flat and runs alongside the Edinburgh to Aberdeen section of the ECML the whole way.  Most enjoyable and a couple of good spots for railway photography.

Most enjoyable.

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Scott.

My Two wheeled mount on my four wheeled mount

East Haven Beach

Cycle path at East Haven Beach

Monifeith

East Haven Beach

Arbroath from the South.

Trusty Steed

Carnoustie Golf Club, Hotel and Spa

Signalling Tower, Arbroath - It was built to communicate with the lighthouse on Bell Rock.