RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted April 27, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2022 After delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our "Sweet Caroline" rail tour is going ahead on 11 May 2022. Some of you may remember that we held a prize draw for early customers of the inspection saloon model and we look forward to welcoming them onboard "Caroline". We are delighted to be able to offer one additional seat on the never to be repeated rail tour to raise funds for charity. Those of you familiar with the story behind the naming of inspection saloon 975025 as “Caroline” will know that the saloon was named after a member of NR staff who sadly lost their life to cancer – in recognition of that we will be donating all funds raised from the auction to Cancer Research UK. The rail tour will be followed by a visit to the home of Caroline at LORAM's facilities in the former RTC in Derby. You can see full details of the sealed bid auction and the tour on our website at: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/unique-chance-to-travel-on-caroline-in-aid-of-charity/ The deadline for entries is midday (12pm BST) on Wednesday 4 May 2022. Cheers Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted April 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2022 Related, I never did see anybody on here jumping up and down having won a seat. Were any of our posters lucky enough? Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted April 28, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2022 I know at least one member of this forum won a place but can’t go! Another member of this forum is about to get a message offering them a place. cheers Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted April 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Revolution Mike said: I know at least one member of this forum won a place but can’t go! Another member of this forum is about to get a message offering them a place. cheers Mike That is so unfortunate for the original winner, I would have been gutted if it were me - as you have said, it is a unique opportunity. Looking forward to when my Caroline can be shunted around on my layout and I can just pretend I am in it! Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted April 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2022 I have enjoyed many a ride travelling over the Southern & Western Routes. Whom ever does get the chance will have fantastic views usually reserved for a select few. I hope the bidding raises some good money, it’s a worthy cause, I feel conflicted with placing a bid as I get to travel on Caroline for my job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted May 4, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2022 Don’t forget - midday today is the deadline for bids! Thanks for all the interest and bids so far. We will be in touch with the winner this afternoon. cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaGrange Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Have a nice day today everyone, take lots of photos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 11, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2022 Phil's on the case... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnefoxile Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Phil's on the case... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0g6amEnPwoz5gNARaKBUBCgBsfthrMyn1iqigPVdWDZdDXSzGobW3Rv6tE456Hce7l&id=1231711516&post_id=1231711516_pfbid0g6amEnPwoz5gNARaKBUBCgBsfthrMyn1iqigPVdWDZdDXSzGobW3Rv6tE456Hce7l&from_close_friend=1¬if_id=1652255872749215¬if_t=close_friend_activity&ref=notif Andy, That's a broken link mate. Cheers Neal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 11, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Calnefoxile said: Andy, That's a broken link mate. Cheers Neal. Pic posted instead. He's onto more important matters... He can't get the model in focus too. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 11, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2022 The weather's a bit manky out there; passed Colwich Junction on time. Phil's hopefully getting some smearyvision on-board footage. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Did anyone know you were waiting to film it? You know they were probably all flicking the Vs as they shot past 😆😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 11, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, woodenhead said: You know they were probably all flicking the Vs as they shot past This is exactly why I told Phil I'd be at a different location. It's unlikely he'd have wasted cake launching it at me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 At Sandbach 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 I saw '418 and Caroline twice on Sunday at Wymondham. Unfortunately no photos, but they both looked good. I hope tat Phi; is enjoying himself. Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2022 Nice view from the rear saloon. No cake yet but excellent breakfast. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2022 Conditions are tough, but I'm still on the case. 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: Conditions are tough, but I'm still on the case. Is that your portion Phil, or are you at the front of the queue? Fruit allocation looks excessive! Enjoy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Phil Parker said: Conditions are tough, but I'm still on the case. Call yourself a Model Railway Enthusiast - all those EPs of Caroline lying there and you show us the food! Seriously Phil, what's happened 😂 Enjoy your day - all these photos are making my jealous, and hungry. Roy Edited May 11, 2022 by Roy Langridge 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 11, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Phil Parker said: I'm still on the case. Keep it up, you've worked really hard today. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 We did get cake after lunch. A great day and an usual and unique perspective to view the railway. Many thanks to Revolution Trains for an amazing day. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 here’s a few of the day from me!! 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 It was brief but I loved it! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 12, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2022 17 hours ago, Roy Langridge said: Call yourself a Model Railway Enthusiast - all those EPs of Caroline lying there and you show us the food! Seriously Phil, what's happened It was a little tricky to take good model photos for a couple of reasons - I'd not taken my G12 because my bag was stuffed full of video equipment. Even if I had, taking a set of a photos I can stack in a wobbly carriage as we bat through the countryside at 70mph, isn't conducive to decent results. That, and there was cake. Anyway, a few snaps: 9 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 12, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sadly, while the drvier was happy to have my camera on the front windscreen, it's all swirly footage with a hint of windscreen wiper. I will try and make something of it next week though. The stars of the event have to be the driver and second man who kept up a running comentary through the entire journey. While I knew that drivers had to posess route knowledge, it wasn't until yesterday I realised just how detailed this was - the level of skill explains why railways are as safe as they are. Thanks to Ben, Mike and team for an excellent day out that everyone enjoyed. A real once in a lifetime trip, so good, it enticed @John ks all the way from "Down Under". A donation to charity has secured me another for my collection of model shop bags. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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