Learner Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi all, I have been on here a few times to read certain topics and I was taken the numbers of knowledgeable people on here but as just importantly I enjoy the great attitude of the posters, most helpful and with no lack of good humour which I think is important. I used to have a Triang set when I was a kid that my Dad bought for me and my brother in 1953 - a Jinty and two maroon coaches. I loved it and saved my pocket money and added to it until I was about 15/16 - but at that time guitars, amps and girls took over my interests! I have over the last couple of years been drooling over the quality of 00 and N for a couple of years thinking how good it is today compared to the 50's - and how I would love to have a tiny layout again, and droning on to my wife about it - she who has absolutely no interest whatsoever. But she did actually buy me my first choice loco - the Dapol Schools class "Shrewsbury". I used to go to Hastings via Sevenoaks and Tonbridge with my parents as a kid on seaside excursions hauled by this beautiful loco (not sure whether a Shrewsbury was included though!) I have now added the GF N Class, GF BR Std Class 5mt 2-6-0 and the BR Std Class tank 2-6-4 - all early emblem. I went straight into DCC with an NCE power cab and I have kato track. My currently crude layout is loosely meant to cover the BR eastern division routes to Hastings and to Margate via Swanley and Orpington where among other places I spent my childhood. The layout is currently 3.5 ft x 5.5 ft. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Welcome to the forum Learner, I like your story so far. As for being a learner, we all learn something every day. (I still haven't learned not to leave the soldering iron where I won't put my hand on the hot end). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Welcome! I think you'll find the vast majority of folks on here will freely admit they were once "beginners" and are more than happy to share their knowledge and experiences. I will say that there are some, for lack of a better word, "grumps" but they are greatly outnumbered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the welcome! I probably won't be able to contribute usefully to the forum, possibly I'll be more of a nuisance I guess by asking questions! Edited October 6, 2017 by Learner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted October 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks for the welcome! I probably won't be able to contribute usefully to the forum, possibly I'll be more of a nuisance I guess by asking questions! I suspect this might depend on how many other people are also after answers to the same questions. Time will tell. Anyway, most of the guys here don't bite - well, apart from ************, who exercises restraint since the mods read him the riot act. Now, he only eats people on Wednesdays - so you should be safe, for the time being at least … . Joking aside, most of the people here are great - and Andy and the mods are determined to keep things that way. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here - I've got no complaints … . Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hello Learner, Welcome to the forum. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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