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  1. Andy C

    6 played at the Whit Friday contest, 2 first place, 2 seconds. Not a bad nights haul.

  2. Andy C

    6 played at the Whit Friday contest, 2 first place, 2 seconds. Not a bad nights haul.

  3. Andy C

    More parping and tooting on the tuba tonight in prep for the Saddleworth Whit Friday band contests

    1. peanuts

      peanuts

      enjoy andy may be the last due to the police getting arsey about the costs

    2. Andy C

      Andy C

      Yes yet another great British tradition falling victim to the 'elf and safety brigade. I'm sure we will be last band on as usual at Greenfield, cmon Boarshurst!

  4. Andy C

    For those who contributed to the car buying saga, thank you all for your useful (ish) contributions, but I am now a fully paid up member of the Fellowship of the Green Oval!

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    2. davefrk

      davefrk

      Naw, he blew that big trumpet thingy at the salesman and he gave in, ha ha

      Welcome to the green oval club.

      Davefrk

    3. Andy C

      Andy C

      I actually took the tuba to the dealership to see if it would fit in. The salesman said hed had a few odd thinng brought along including a goat, but this was a first.

    4. Debs.

      Debs.

      Great news for Jess about the ramp; it`s quite a hop up and down from any Landy.

  5. Andy C
    until
    Stockport Model Railway Exhibition Stockport Grammar School
  6. Andy C
    until
    Stockport Model Railway Exhibition Stockport Grammar Schoolon the A6 at Stockport going towards Hazel Grove
  7. Andy C

    Currently trying to buy a car: overiding priorities irts got to fit in a Tuba, 2 border collies and a model railway layout, not necessarily at the same time. its a faff!!

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    2. RJS1977

      RJS1977

      I'm still trying to work out how you get a car to fit in a tuba. Presumably it goes in from the wide end, not the mouthpiece end...

    3. RJS1977

      RJS1977

      I'm still trying to work out how you get a car to fit in a tuba. Presumably it goes in from the wide end, not the mouthpiece end...

    4. Jamie

      Jamie

      I've been very impressed by the layout swallowing capacity of a Focus estate.

  8. Andy C
    Yep, you have definately got the measure of the place, call it Bacup
  9. Andy C
    In my defence I was only throwing names of local areas in the Valley and its environs, IIRC places like Newchurch, Cowpe, Weir, which came off the top of the head. think I even mentioned as far as Deerplay (note no sheep or interbreeding references which is par for the course in that part of the world) Recourse to the OS map shows Stubbylee, Rockcliffe (all close to the station area in bacup) Huttock Top, Greave (in Rochdale thats an estate as rough as sin, so id stay away from that one),Lane Head, Broad Clough, butt (wait for it) the one I really do like is Pasture Bottom, immediately due east of Greave. Of course, a bit nearer Bury and east of Ramsbottom, there is always Nob End. Its just begging for a railway.
  10. Andy C
    As for the reinstatement of the Micklehurst loop just think of all the compensation to be paid to local home owners - the house that have been built along and around the line in Greenfield / Uppermill since the line closed, I suspect there may be a few objections, but a rumour maybe worth starting tonight in the (Boarshurst) band club to see how local tongues wag Speaking of which I think id object myself, I'd be constantly looking out of my music pad to watch out of the club windows whatever is going over the (new) viaduct. I can just hear the diatribe from our MD now - "thats in 4/4 time." "No it was definately a 66"
  11. Andy C
    Quite right Larry, and obliterate most of Glodwick and its environs when it goes through as well please! I suspect there would be more chance of the local light rail enterprise doing that though - especially the Mumps - Greenfield section and whos not to say on to Delph to get some of the traffic off Lees Road in a morning/evening rush hours. The Electric Donkey? now there is a thought!!
  12. Andy C
    Before I attempt to dig out my archive of the Rossendale Valley line, heres one for the Orange owners club, of which Im a proud member - It a "cheap" hah!! Gringo hardtail, perfect for the tracks round here! Currently propped up alomgside New Heys fiddleyard in the garage.
  13. Andy C
    Hah I must tell my youngest that - its his (28th) Birthday today and hes been dropping hints about an Orange Five Black Gold. Being the kind generous father I am (and short of the 3 grand for it) I sent him the link to the Orange website!And speaking of black, the weathering looks right to me. Ive been going through my photo library - I once had thoughts of building Waterfoot goods - looking for photos I can scan for you, as soon as I find them (it was a good 10 years ago when I had these thoughts!) I will stick them up.
  14. Andy C
    The blackened one is right Jason, a lot of the building around Bacup got sandblasted over the years which has taken off the patina of soot which was on them up to the early 70s if not beyond. I tend to use a matt blue / black mix, cut with a little brown to get the soot on!
  15. Andy C

    Just re read my post on the York show. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49191-york-mrs-2012-includes-mike-cook-tributes/page__view__findpost__p__665120. Its a bit tweedy, must get the jacket out again.

  16. Andy C

    York beckons!

    1. coachmann

      coachmann

      Andy or the Archibishop?

    2. mozzer models

      mozzer models

      No the Show

  17. Andy C

    Think thats a new record for me, just built a point in under a hour for New Heys new fiddle roads.

    1. SHMD

      SHMD

      You know the rules... either another 979 words please OR a picture!

    2. Andy C

      Andy C

      Tomorrow maybe, Im just off to play a gig!

  18. Andy C
    The reverse can also apply - when the patronising g*ts in the clubrom suddenly start ignoring you. Now that is a measure of achievement
  19. Andy C

    packed and ready for the off to Ally Pally

  20. Andy C

    3rd Officer Whitehead got his chooper off his ship in time which deffo means we have a full crew for Ally Pally. He's gagging for a few pints after 4 weeks at sea.

    1. Bon Accord

      Bon Accord

      My dear chap, don't tell me you're on one of these "dry" ships?

  21. Andy C

    3rd Officer Whitehead got his chooper off his ship in time which deffo means we have a full crew for Ally Pally. He's gagging for a few pints after 4 weeks at sea.

  22. Andy C

    Operating crew for Ally Pally back to strength so long as RMRGs master Mariner can get off his ship!

  23. Andy C

    Needs a 6th operator for Ally Pally following a last minute drop out

  24. Andy C
    heres a double whammy then, how to get lynched at a show and on this thread, go up to layout owner and say " i do love listening to an expert, x the unknown element and spurt, a drip under pressure"
  25. Andy C
    Oh dear, I feel the wallet being brought out for the 16", will just need Vulcan to get on with his Industrial layout then!
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