Hroth
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Ghosts in the Machine.
Hroth replied to TheSignalEngineer's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Flanged plateways were common because it meant the wagon wheels could be made by ordinary wheelwrights as the wheels didn't have a flange. Theoretically the wagons could run onto a road surface... 😁 Plateways date back to 16c German mining practice. Their tracks were made entirely from wood... -
Ghosts in the Machine.
Hroth replied to TheSignalEngineer's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
George Stephenson* probably couldn't be bothered thinking up a fancy name. See it, say it, sorted! * Placeholder name for any early railway engineer... -
Sure the locos not derailed due to bad back-to-backs? 🤪
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Ghosts in the Machine.
Hroth replied to TheSignalEngineer's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Used on wagonways to allow the horses to proceed without tripping over transverse sleepers. Some early steam railways were laid on them, just in case the engines might have to be replaced by horses. Their lack of resiliency was a contribution to rail breakages (as well as loco weight) and they also were prone to going out of gauge due to the weight of the locos. Good for horses and chaldron wagons, but that was about their limit. -
Personally I think that the former "PO Chars" were suffering from inflammable trousers. Perhaps subconsciously you thought so too? 🤪
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More like RMweb Interceptors!
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Well, everyone knows that means "Just One Cornetto"...
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But we never inhaled...
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To be sure that it's uncirculated, it should be wiped for cocaine!
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I'm sure that Polybears beef with ice cream van tunes isn't with the tunes themselves, but with highly distorted electronic reproduction, akin to a cheap multi-tune electronic doorbell. I'm with him with that!
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The Welsh can use whatever words they like, I'll stick to Snowdon/Snowdonia and The Brecon Beacons, until thoughtcrime becomes detectable...
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Blackberry Black is the only PROPER locomotive engine livery! (Shoots, eats and leaves...)
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Back again... Only away 5 days, I'll leave catchup for when I've been out for bread, milk, etc! Watches? I'm currently using a Pulsar Kinetic, which works like an old fashioned autowinder but for a quartz movement and must be nearing its second decade at least. Its had a couple of straps and I might get a new strap soon to keep in reserve. For "formal" use I have an oblong Rotary with a Millenium hallmarked Sterling silver case. The interior is nothing to write home about...
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That would be the cryptic clue...
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Large flightless bird (3 letters) ?
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Ear defenders too, the noise will be truly horrific until surgery has been completed...
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This is an amusing romp through the history of false teeth... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strange-Story-False-Teeth-Woodforde/dp/071006215X
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With the grip, and the way she's lunging at it, I don't think its a dart...
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But not as subtle... 🤪
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Overhanging/unbalanced load ✔️ Improperly secured load ✔️ Load too heavy for vehicle ✔️ Improper towing method ✔️ Brakelights/indicators not connected to towing vehicle ✔️ Inapproprate towing weight ✔️ Towing vehicle possibly unroadworthy ✔️ Wheres the book? 🤪
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Weasels are a gingery colour, so doubly appropriate! Assuming the unthinkable, I'd like to see it used as his formal title...
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I've a toaster oven sitting in the garage.
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The heir should have more hair!
