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  1. Brinkly

    Has listed two locos on ebay. Now how many 45xx locos could I buy insted!?

    1. Simon Moore

      Simon Moore

      I have 1 in for repairs in o gauge which isn't leaving. I couldn't resist it.

    2. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      10?

    3. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Never too many.

  2. Brinkly

    Has managed to identify a broken wire on my failed Well Tank. New wire ordered! Very pleased with my achievement.

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I might have something, could bring it along to the next DRAG?

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I might have something, could bring it along to the next DRAG?

    4. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      I might have something, could bring it along to the next DRAG?

  3. Brinkly

    Has nearly finished the chassis of his A30 ex GWR auto coach! (what a long old slog it has been!)

    1. scots region

      scots region

      I didn't know motorways had chassises

    2. scots region

      scots region

      I didn't know motorways had chassises

  4. Brinkly

    Has nearly replaced the stairwell carpet! Wish I hadn't started this job!

    1. eastwestdivide

      eastwestdivide

      Jobs: never start in the afternoon!

    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      That's what carpet fitters are for, isn't it? ;-)

  5. Brinkly

    Has now got the passenger and freight timetables for BR WR 1955-56! Very pleased!

  6. Brinkly

    Has now printed the Templot track plan for Horrabridge, now just need to stick it together!

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      ....and here's one he did earlier.

    3. BoD

      BoD

      Lots of little Vs to be cut.

    4. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      What a job!

  7. Brinkly

    Has painted some box vans and 5 plank wagons. I really do need to build something to run them on!

  8. Brinkly

    Has really enjoyed watching WestWorld - brilliant story lines, some of which I predicted! Great stuff! Shame it has finished for a while.

  9. Brinkly

    Has rediscovered his childhood in video form! Anyone remember 'Bertha' the machine!? ;-)

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    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Well I was about 3 at the time so for you probably! ;-)

       

    3. pudzyp

      pudzyp

      Bertha lovely Bertha sometimes I think your a dream! Absolute class!

    4. Timara

      Timara

      Oh dear, yes I do! That takes me back a decade or two....

  10. Brinkly

    Has spent 2 hours uploading model railway items onto eBay. Almost a full time job!

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Good luck - any links for those of us who might wish to peruse?

    3. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/brinkly1988
    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Thanks Nick, best of luck with the sale.

  11. Brinkly

    Has spent a damp afternoon building chassis for GWR wagons. Photos to follow if anyone is interested.

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    2. Jan

      Jan

      Model ones, I take it? Yes please. Wagons roll...

    3. RJL

      RJL

      is the pope catholic !

    4. richbrummitt

      richbrummitt

      Does a bear...

       

  12. Brinkly

    Has spent a lovely 25th birthday riding on the WSR with the other half! Now she's cooking dinner, I think I picked a winner! ;-)

  13. Brinkly

    Has spent a lovely 25th birthday riding on the WSR with the other half! Now she's cooking dinner, I think I picked a winner! ;-)

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    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Thanks for that Tim! I'm sure she would be delighted to come! ;-)

       

    3. Taz

      Taz

      Happy birthday mate. Enjoy the rest of the day :)

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Just ask her not to bring any ginger cake!

       

      By the way, did you know that all your responses to these thingeys are coming up twice at the moment?

  14. Brinkly

    Has spent a lovely day down in Kernow walking along the old Wenford Bridge line!

  15. Brinkly

    Has spent a very enjoyable day learning to operate the NLG's Bodmin layout. Passed AJ operation, need 'Newly Passed' plates for the signal box!

    1. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      Good experience for Bodmin 'New'!

  16. Brinkly

    Has spent four lovely days in Cornwall. My good lady and I feel the Ruthern Valley would be an ideal home for us. :-)

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      You'll just be a foreigner living amongst a load of foreigners, Nick! (sorry, 'ex-pats'). I am prepared to vouch for you on the official Kernow Residency Application form.

    3. 3 link

      3 link

      Grockles unite.....

    4. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      Shoplifters of the world unite...

  17. Brinkly

    Has spent the day building and painting wagons in my garden. Now I'm off to the pub!

  18. Brinkly

    Has spent the day wagon building and I've updated my thread. Very productive!

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Well done, I shall navigate my way to it immediately

    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I have now been there and seen the work, very good, all good stuff

    3. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Thank you CK. :-)

  19. Brinkly

    Has spent the day watching Up Pompeii! and thread another 800 chairs onto steal rail! Am I mad, I do believe I am! Up Pompeii!

    1. DonB

      DonB

      do you mean STEEL rail, or did you "borrow" it? But yes.. Up Pompeii!

    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I said was going mad! No I didn't steal the steel rail! That's what 800 chairs do to you! Up Pompeii!

    3. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      Lurkio, Lurkio where thou ar't?

       

      I have composed an ode to thee ohhh Brinks....;)

  20. Brinkly

    Has spent the last three hours sorting the loft out! How much cr*p is up there!?

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    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Andy, you have hit the nail on the head!

      Scots, oh dear! Thats a lot of stuff!

    3. Coombe Barton

      Coombe Barton

      I'm only allowed desk and workbench. However I take dining table, floor, bits of the stairs, window sill(s) bookshelves, filing, and ... and ...

    4. halfwit

      halfwit

      Same here John, except my desk is my worbench. The floor is like a big low shelf...

  21. Brinkly

    Has two beautifully smooth running 64xxs. Happy bunny. :-)

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    2. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Sign of good taste!

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      But presumably it's the running qualities of the High Level chassis that will be crucial?

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Ie. they're both for conversion, I assume?

  22. Brinkly

    Has yet another ear infection. Great!

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    2. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Ummmmmm!

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Errrrrrrr

    4. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      Stand further away from the children, they ave germs all of em!

  23. Brinkly

    Hates colds! :-(

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      We hate cold callers! (but don't mind warm ones!)

    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      lol.

  24. Brinkly

    Having been cleared medically this afternoon I am enjoying my first pint of beer since 25th September 2013! And my god it tastes good!

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    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Haha, now you see I forgot to tell you that I am a time traveler! Edit for above 2012!

    3. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      :)
    4. Taz

      Taz

      Have one on me :)

  25. Brinkly

    Having been discussing Chocolate Factory signs for Callow Lane with CK, Brinkly now needs some chocolate! :-)

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    2. halfwit

      halfwit

      Chocolate needed here as well - to cover the fridge cake I just made.

    3. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Found some chocolate, it was hiding in the back of the cupboard!

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      A Marathon bar rarely offends...

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