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The first Peak Army phot in Wolmar's rant was taken at a mileage day for a Peak fan with terminal cancer. Upset? Most Peak enthusiasts were. Just to clarify, Wolmar was bombarded with letters from some of the leading people in Peak preservation and had to apologise for his insensitivity. His...

Number 7. Sixteen Wheels and a Sulzer power unit? Ecstasy!

I now have the 45/0, a GWR Pannier tank (it was a freebie) and a new house, with a mahoosive cellar! Have had to double the size of my trackplan.... Will hopefully get the 14 for my birthday in June.:D

A blue 37 and a TriangHornby Hymek, D7063. Erm, 1980ish. Then I inherited a load of track and wagons from my Godparents, which included a black dock authority diesel shunter with working headlight. (Sadly, now a distant memory as it expired in flames some years later). Managed to buy some...

The legend is that it began on the Newquay branch in about '75, I've heard. It's apparently an abbreviation of the exclamation 'My Lords, that's it!' when power was applied somewhat gratuitously. Of course, I was 6 then, so it wasn't me, but I expect some gentle questioning of some of the...

It's all subjective to be honest, but the WSR's Mixed Traction Galas for the last two years have taken some beating. :D Some of the SVR gigs in the 80s were good, and the early 90s when D120 visited was a winner. Likewise, D120's visit to the WSR in the 90s and D8110's visit the previous year...

And there's no way I can change my day off either :evil: Ho hum. Anyone who is still out on Friday, I have seen on WNXX that 20 and 22 are allegedly the Paignton machines this week.... Still turning out for it. :lol: Skips bashed (2010): 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 025, 027, 029...

Some of the 'enthusiasts' on here are either current or former railway employees...., and no, it isn't difficult to have a published TT with headings for HST/Voyager or not. The old GBTT was doing it when HST was introduced. Before I was annoying the TOPS office for gen or blagging a WTT of...

Even 'normals' (sic) that I know seem to understand that the sound a particular engine makes is somehow more appealing than that made by another 'if that's what you're into'. They don't think I'm 'wrong'. It's odd that afficianados of railways should feel that way. Did Avonmouth with 40035...

Green Army! Another Plymothian here, been on the board for a bit but didn't see this thread. Also know North Rd very well, formerly of ICXC before Richard's axe fell.....:evil: Name: Foxhound (also my PDF and WNXX nic) Age: 41 Location: Plymouth Favourite Classes: Hydraulics, Peaks, 20s...

Excellent. Happy now! :wink: 603 is quite a monster though. Well, was last time I had it. Still prefer skips though.:twisted: Give in to your inner skip basher. Resistance is Futile...... :lol: Actually, I reckon you'll enjoy the Circular. The departure from Haymarket outbound is...

Well, that makes the risk of being bowled even less likely, and tbh, I was dubious that the 'snatcher would drop - positioning it for the Friday would be fun for FGW Control, I'm sure. Still out for it. :D

I know Christopher Awdry (the raison d'etre for Thomas in the first place) wrote a few books a while back - could these be related? The first I heard of Spencer was this thread! Met the Rev many years ago (I was about 13) at the Plymouth MRC Exhibition. Nice enough chap, if a bit infirm by then.

AAAAAAAARGH! say it ain't so! I can't be bowled by a 'snatcher! The curse of the Duff never dies! Erm...., no it ain't. At least, not according to my leave chit.... Oh, and yes, I will be out, with my good lady, but doubt we'll be in Coach A. Have to stay 'dry' as I am heading to the...

Prince of Wales is a winner, every time. (As is 67019 for me LOL).

Anyone know what the Tauntons are this week as I am hoping to cover them on Thursday?

Folds arms, starts sulking..... :( Me, jealous? :lol::lol:

If this comes to fruition there's conclusive proof God exists, and he rates skips! On a serious note, the loadings on the Fife Circular daily and on the Paignton in high season show that demand could not be met by a 158, let alone a 2 car 150. Is there a whiff of common sense? Some of the...

I do remember doing daycoaches on a sleeper from Euston to Man Picc in Dec 1987/Jan 1988. There was a loco change at Stockport on one occasion IIRC - an 85 for an 85. My Lordz!

Liskeard - Looe as well. :wink: When it comes to odd, summer 1983 sat at York waiting for a 46 home to Plymouth, heard an announcement for a Penzance service which suggested pax changed at 'Sterth for Stives'. I kid you not.