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Double headed L1 on the Grantham please................ (just for fun). P

Well cheers fritters old bean, I really have led a sheltered life so now I'm going to FOFO & RTFM as to what else we can get away with using these codes before Andy & Co get out the Phasers. TTFN and DLYGDITD. Cheers, P

Gawd I must be dim (careful now....I am only a very fast drake) what the h**l is FOFO RTFM SNAFU FUBAR SSDD ?

It's OK Gilbert, I saw that O1 near Peterborough whilst looking out of a window (that was not 'whitened') of a Thompson SO . I had just battled my way up the corridor of the coach, thrusting my way past some exceedingly hooped skirts and treading on some huge winkles. I was dressed in my smart HMS Drake uniform at the time so none of the 'teds' dared' to 'have a go'. I didn't see any hot pants but I'm sure there was a hot box somewhere. What I also noticed was that most of the wagons 'hanging around' the place were unfitted; I think that's how it was in '58. I know that our local museum has some really good info on historic clothing styles and have quite a few pics. lurking. I've also got access to some books on 'old 36E' (the town not the shed) and will have a shufty to see if there are any relevant colour shots with people going about their daily routines. If there are I'll arrange to get them to you. Chers, P @ 36E

Great shots again G. Love that catering vehicle; is it really a plastic kit? If so it is a gem of a build. Now, I am just going to have to sit down and watch a large number of Vids and DVDs I have lurking so that I can assess the clothing (not hot pants by the way as I would never do such a thing). If I find anything useful I'll let you know and link you or lend you the thing. I suspect others will already be doing the same, if not then thumbing through volumes and volumes of lovely railway tomes. I think quite a lot of films worth watching could be useful. How about the good old Titfield Thunderbolt (surprised that title got through the screening). Were there any Carry On or Ealing things done around 58/9? I bet there are hours of footage on that tube thing? Don't forget your Service personnel of which there were many travelling by rail in those days. Drake.

The C & W Foreman is called Danny and his favourite tune is Danny Boy; you all know why don't you. If you are hesitant to agree then just sing the first line of the aforementioned song........... P

Almost nothing better than a feast of A3s on a Sunday afternoon; even better than a Hales Individual Fruit Pie (well almost). I particularly like the 1st and 4th pics. Drake.

Just a quick update to let you guys know that my Video of closed lines in the area and Cattewater branch working in the late 90s is now available for loan (once the present borrower has finished with it) if anyone is interested. OK I know vids are old fashioned but hey.... Cheers, Drake @ 36E

"Shall I now consider all the extra trains I could store if I use cassettes, and the extra locos needed to haul them. I must resist......." Ah Gilbert, I must remind you that this modelling lark is overseen by The Borg, so resistance is futile; sorry you are probably already booked to be assimilated, but it doesn't hurt (much) I can tell you. Also, double-deck enabled cassettes are more space efficient. Love the loco mini procession by the way; beautiful finishes too. Drake at 36E

Just love these pics and this thread. Thanks for posting everyone. Despite living in Plymouth from 1947 until 1966 I never ever visited this quayside area so the whole subject is fascinating. P @ 36E (ex 83D).

Happy new year G. May 2013 be kind to your golf shots and generous in the deliveries of goodies from all over the place. Now these pics came as a real shock. PN is a layout and not the real thing! Honestly mate, the shots over the recent months have just transported me back to a time and place that seems so damn real that seeing the whole layout is quite weird. This is not in any way a criticism, it is just spooky to me a mere duck Anyway, I do hope to get to see 'the layout' again sometime, but in the meantime I'll just indulge in looking at some of the amazing scenes in posts past. ATB old bean, Drake @ 36E

Tony, superb pictures. Thank you so much for your inspiration, both here and in 'advising/supporting' others (e.g. Great Northern). You have even praised me in the past and I take that as high praise indeed - many thanks. All the very best for 2013 and hope to get to meet you again sometime soon either in the 'real world', or on here in my/the parallel universe, for some jolly banter and informative discussion. Phil @ 36E

HNY to you all and thanks for that little bit of stock fix G. A rather bedraggled Drake @ 36E

(Had better not write Quack!!!!!!) Dr. G F - genius. Thanks I'll try that almost immediately. Drake @ 36E

Good morning all. Apologies about lack of contact. It would appear I have had too many 'cookies' but I have now got rid of those (thanks for help on that lads). You all thought I'd been eaten for Christmas didn't you. Beautiful pics again Gilbert. I am so looking forward to seeing where PN 'goes' in 2013. To you all - thanks for a wonderfully amusing, informative and interesting thread. To anyone I've upset - apologies. To anyone I've made 'pals' with - thanks. May you all have a healthy and successful 2013 and if anyone can point me in the direction of a track plan for 36E GC Shed circa 1960/63 (just before work on the fly-under started) that would make my end of year a very satisfactory one. (Retford Library have some OS sheets I am told by the staff there). Drake at 36E

"ukulele domes,"...... right, that's it I really have wet my feathers laughing P

Quack. I tried playing a banjo dome once but burnt my webs. Drake at 36E

Aplogies; of course you are not a fudger (west country term for cribber I suspect?). Gateman sounds very polite compared to those I encountered.......... I well remember the same feelings especially once when wandering around Bristol St Phillip's Marsh (twin roundhouse, huge yards, didn't get thrown out and Stockport Edgley about three in the morning in 1966 I think - spooky but wonderful; didn't get thrown out) but I wasn't very brave unlike some in stories I have heard/read (some of which I am sure are pure fantasy and written by cribbers/fudgers). Went to Shirebrook in diesel days (train from Wellingboro' to Sheffield Mid. Proper Bog(really farty exhaust) to Worksop, bike to SB, ooohhhh 56s, bike to Chesterfield, HST to WB) about 76/7 ish and got invited into office for pot of tea - proper northern hospitality (and the BT Police didn't arrive whilst I was supping). Outside the office were a pair of what I now realise were 'flowerpot' chimneys with primroses looking lovely. My lad still has the bike!!!!! I don't have one of the chimneys! ATB for Crimbo matey. Quack

Quack. Thanks for all that effort G. Strange, I always hated any pics of loco's 'going away' that I had taken, not because I was sad at their leaving but it looked wrong. However, the pics on here of 'going aways' are all brilliant and some loco's look even better that way. It must be the lens and of course the skill of the operator. That O1 looks the works. I got a tiny bit excited at first thinking it was a modified 04 (which I suppose it is really) as I don't really remember them to spot the difference without looking at reference books (any excuse). Looking forward to more. By the way everyone, have a wonderful festive time and I hope Santa brings you lots of lovely 'toys'. I know he won't bring me any 'cause I'm a duck (well drake to be fussy). Drake @ 36E

Quack. Jeff P and his 'cops'; I bet he even 'copped' a WD 90059 'cause I told him I had its' front numberplate Coach, those J6 Pudding Class are interesting. I've looked in my Ian Allens and can't quite place them........probably scrapped (eaten?) before my time. Was there a Hales Individual Fruit Pie Class I've also missed? GN - Velocity looks good for a 52A but so does the Knight IMO; Tim's masterpieces again. I heard a story once that Happy Knight was disliked by shed staff because of the name; something to do with Arthurian legends about the ghost of the 'happy' Knight. Spooky isn't it? Sorry about this but the N5s driver really needs to straighten that neckerchief So as not to hijack your thread, can I draw your attention to my request for info on Robbo 04s (Modelling Questions part) as you might have some info. Drake of 36E

Quac.....kkkk, gurgle, sp....luuuutter. Help I'm being washed down the Idle (what a wonderful name for a River - suits me). Thanks GN you are a star. That's a lovely little lady. Any idea (you fully experienced LNER/ER kit builders) how the LR kit goes together (in comparison to [say] a DJH)? If it is easy enough for me I might try to build one and then 'insulate' the old boiler (and make the kit quieter as well ). Hope you had a good session yesterday; better than that game with balls and stick things? Right, I really should be getting on with some coach soldering. Tea first though.... 36E Drake