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  1. Has so many ideas for a new layout going around my head and I'm swaying away from taking over the garage as it's to bloody cold

    1. Stevelewis

      Stevelewis

      AND it will more thann likely be Too hot in the summer!

  2. HAs so many ideas for a new layout going around my head and I'm swaying away from taking over the garage as it's to bloody cold

  3. Little bit annoyed that someone didnt reply to my message about a classified advert and the money was waiting too!! GGGRRRR!!

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    2. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      I don't really want to name and shame publically

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Maybe they're only on here very occasionally.

    4. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      It's complicated but I tried to buy the first lot but was beaten by a few minutes and then he told he was putting another lot up for sale I quickly offered to buy them when it was posted but my message was ignored never mind I've just had a present from Hattons a weathered blue 128!!

       

  4. No Warley for me this year got a crap turn tomorrow and a GSM-R training course on Sunday at Tyseley depot might take the camera with me?

    1. Mickey

      Mickey

      thought you gota driver job....the boredoms only just started...

    2. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      I'm waiting for the start date for the drivers job until then it's still guard duties :-(

  5. Well that's us moved into our new home and we have internet again all I need is a space to build a layout garage or keep it small and portable ?

    1. Simon Moore

      Simon Moore

      Garage!

      A big layout is something I think most of us dream of. I can't wait for my attic converting

    2. Stevelewis

      Stevelewis

      Garage, dont mess around with small they become boring! Insulate well though!!

    3. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      living room, they'll have to work around you!

  6. looks like I might have to change my screen name to COVDRIVER

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    2. big jim

      big jim

      Nice one! Im guaranteed to get in your way at some point

    3. big jim

      big jim

      Nice one! Im guaranteed to get in your way at some point

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I thought a cover drive was something you did in cricket.

  7. RIP to all our fallen Certa Cito

  8. At the going down of the Sun we will remember them. RIP to all those who gave there lives for our today especially the friends that I lost in recent conflicts

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    2. MarkC

      MarkC

      We will remember them...

    3. Londontram

      Londontram

      Pte John Green dispatch rider the Signals Italy 1944

      The uncle I never knew

    4. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Royal signals an excellent regiment my former corps too.

  9. One long shift tomorrow then straight to Watford for my final trai driver assessment!! cacking it now to be honest.

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    2. CovDriver
    3. yorkie_pudd

      yorkie_pudd

      Good look on passing then you could be Cov GTD ??

    4. laurenceb
  10. Just got back from Harry Potter world and I was amazed at the level of modelling for Hogwarts castle !!

    1. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Excellent isn't it.A bit dark to fully appreciate the finer details though.

    2. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Totally agree but it's inspiring for anybody to make a decent model from scratch I think (watch this space) a 4mm scale model of Coundon Road box is in the pipeline I think?

  11. Happy as a pig in poo my class 24 arrived 15mins ago a Great looking loco!!

    1. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Did they deliver a Deltic by mistake?

  12. Rumours going around the mill that Colas Have purchased DB schenker can anybody confirm this where's big Jim when you need him?

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    2. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Cheers Jim I thought as much

    3. 11B

      11B

      That would de a lot of repaints!

    4. big jim

      big jim

      other wibble this week.....another 70 on the way (but thats plausable)

  13. After seeing the quality of the layouts at RMweb live well a couple in particular I really should pull my finger out and build a layout upto similar standard!!

  14. Looking forward to RMweb live on Saturday I wonder if any layout owners would let my 4mm Dapol DCC sound weathered western have a spin on there layout?

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    2. hornbyandbf3fan

      hornbyandbf3fan

      Sneak it onto Orchard Road and don't let Richard try and repaint it!

    3. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Orchard Rd sounds like a plan also on the demo stand sounds good to me cheers guys

       

    4. Andy Y

      Andy Y

      Have a word with Andi 'Ravensclyffe' Dell' I'm sure one made it to Stoke in the 80s. ;)

  15. How long is acceptable to be on hold waiting for a mortgage advisor I gave up at 66mins!!

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Totally unacceptable, my sympathies!

  16. I must say the new Bachmann LMS inspection saloon in Blue & Grey is a work of art so I just had to buy one.. !!

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    2. Metr0Land
    3. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Ian Allan in Birmingham had three left yesterday so I bought one while I was on my PnB!!

    4. NXEA!

      NXEA!

      You just made me decide to have to spend

  17. lights out amd my candle is lit we will remember them.....

  18. Am I missing something or has there been a tidy up of the forum homepage ?

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    2. hornbyandbf3fan

      hornbyandbf3fan

      Trades and products has been moved up I think

    3. 69843

      69843

      So it has!

    4. 69843

      69843

      Also, About RMweb has gone down to the very bottom.

  19. Our little girl has just gone into theatre I'm a bag of nerves right now :-(

    1. 69843

      69843

      Hope all goes ok mate.

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Best wishes for a positive outcome

    3. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      It's all good the Op went very well we will lnow in 3 weeks if it's a success

  20. the dreaded day for my angiogram and I turn up an hour early!!

  21. Is really getting fed up with this blood pressure monitor that I've got wear for 24hrs!! It's only been on 3 hours so far

    1. shanks522

      shanks522

      been there done it, wait till bedtime, just about to fall asleep and it'l go off.

    2. Dr Gerbil-Fritters

      Dr Gerbil-Fritters

      yup, me too. a right faff. on the meds now, getting better....

    3. class"66"

      class"66"

      Hope you get better buddy..

  22. They've changed Flickr again I wish they would just leave it alone!!

    1. Astockfan101

      Astockfan101

      I know last time they made everyone look like the underground!

    2. 69843

      69843

      It's just useless now.

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Actually, this time round is a bit more like how it used to be...which shows they should never have messed with the thing in the first place.

  23. The Ikea APA box project is now on hold as we may be buying a house with a garage and possibly a converted loft I've got permission to do what ever I want railway wise!! (just need it in writing from SWMBO)

  24. spur of the moment trip to the SVR !!

  25. Aaaggghhhh!! Drivers interview on the 2nd of June suppose I better swat up on the company goals and values!!

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    2. Barry O

      Barry O

      Good luck!

    3. Captain Kernow
    4. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Many thanks for the best wishes but now I know who's interviewing me !!

       

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