RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted July 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14 15 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Now you know they say DC is far simpler than DCC? 😇 the Captain swapping controllers for the ultimate experience 😉 Perhaps it's an option if you're just starting out, but I'm too old, dyed in the wool and have far too many locos to consider buying controllers for all of them🤪 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14 58 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I only had my annual bath a couple of months ago!! Whether you needed it or not... 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14 Very sorry I didn't get there (again) but looks a fine day was had by all. I guess I'll see you all at Wells in three-weeks time. Cheers, Dave. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Double cheeky!!! I only had my annual bath a couple of months ago!! Quite. Have a Dip every couple of months or so, whether you need it or not. Rob 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 18 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: A new kind of feedback was added to the controller list . . . 4 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 39 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Jam! Cream! JAM! CREAM! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 38 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: You're the one that I want (you are the one I want) Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey A most excellent image, oh yes indeed If you're filled with affection You're too shy to convey Meditate in my direction Feel your way 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 20 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: A new kind of feedback was added to the controller list . . . No wonder they couldn't get the layout in the right place..... 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: No wonder they couldn't get the layout in the right place..... Woken up to a new day with the cheeky chip still in full working order...! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouse2037 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I have admired Cogirep since the first time I saw it in 2008. On Saturday I took a closer look into Al's murky water.. 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 3 hours ago, rouse2037 said: I have admired Cogirep since the first time I saw it in 2008. On Saturday I took a closer look into Al's murky water.. Odd. I thought at first that was a model of our very own Not An Old Geezer.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15 5 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Odd. I thought at first that was a model of our very own Not An Old Geezer.... Not quite... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 58 minutes ago, Not Jeremy said: Not quite... Crikey! I didn't know you awarded Oscars at Larkrail. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Not Jeremy Posted July 15 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 15 (edited) Still recovering in a way, a really fantastic day and I have been spending time with various friends from the show since. Thank you so much to everyone who got involved and visited. It is a bit invidious to mention names, but foremost huge thanks are due to our most excellent catering team; fantastically hard working, cheerful, efficient and the sandwiches were utterly brilliant too. And the cakes, which many individuals contributed to the cause. Pictured here are Kim, Yvonne and Georgina, an absolutely top team. Also contributing greatly in this area were Dave at front of house and Adrian on washing up, plus everything else that he did. An absolute joy, thank you again. Next is a picture of Head honcho Jerry, Levity Tsar Peter and Head of Security Laurie. As you can see, they all took their duties very seriously indeed. Off site retail operations and coordination of the parking arrangements were greatly assisted by Kevin "Don Corleone" Plummer.. Lots of fabulous people exhibited, here we see Roger, Adrian and Dave "helping" Al set Cogirep up, Al is genuflecting towards Swindon, I think. In the background, Denmark is still under wraps. In the back room, over the day, various people attempted photographs that included the two Parkend layouts in a sort of Father Ted and Dougal near/far away stylee. Here is my contribution, the theme being cunningly heightened by the juxtaposition of very tall Matt with not quite so so tall Steve and Andy. Well maybe not, but it was an absolute pleasure to see Matt again, after he ran away to New Zealand to get away from HSTs and be with Hobbits... We had many distinguished visitors throughout the day, so many familiar faces, so many friends - it was just amazing. How can so many fabulous people all be in the same place at the same time? Here are two lovely people from Aylesbury way that many of you will recognise - Kevin and David, of "Railex" fame. Meanwhile back at the show, Jerry and Laurie maintained a sunny welcome throughout the day. Please note the use of a genuine ex BR clipboard and Bic Cristal ballpoint pen, we do like to be authentic in our administration... The show had a very strong 2mm scale representation, Holly was doing a sterling job of dealing with queries on the roadshow, she is a very clever dog. Layout wise, everything at the show was wonderful, but I think a special mention is due to Matt Strickland for bringing his absolutely stunning "Les Caves du Roy" to Larkrail, It was both Matt and his layout's first appearance at a show and was an entrance to equal any other, I think. Here is Matt, setting up his masterpiece on Saturday morning So, thank you very much again to everyone who got involved, and also for all of the very nice photographs and kind comments that have appeared on this thread, very much appreciated. A great success on every level, I will leave Jerry to announce the "results" in due course, they are very pleasing, and we will definitely be staging Larkrail again in 2025, date to be confirmed shortly. Simon Edited July 16 by Not Jeremy added Puzo 19 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16 I had a comment on my Flickr page asking about the weathering technique used on the 16T minerals on the 2mm version of Parkend - can anyone elucidate? Chris H 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16 8 hours ago, Not Jeremy said: Pictured here are Kim, Yvonne and Georgina, an absolutely top team. Also contributing greatly in this area were Dave at front of house and Adrian on washing up Catering all day is far harder work than operating the layouts as it’s non stop too so their efforts are much appreciated 👍 Knowing there will be cakes and tea of comparable quality to the layouts means I usually spend most of the day at Larkrail, much longer than many bigger shows! Glad to hear it’s done well for the charity I thoroughly enjoyed myself. 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted July 16 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 16 As Simon said, a fantastic day. Many thanks to all the exhibitors, helpers and those who handed over their reddies for entry to our little show. I’m not quite in a position to give the final figures as we have a couple of things still to come in and Simon is off on a jolly to the Bluebell for a few days so can’t check my sums. That said, I can say with some confidence say that our donation to the two chosen charities will be north of £1000 for the first time which is a fantastic result. This is down to the efforts of many people, not least our wonderful catering team who worked so hard. We also had a number of incredibly generous donation ranging from numerous visitors telling us to “add the change to the pot”, to exhibitors who came and handed over folding stuff at the end of the day. Many, many thanks one and all - you know who you are!👍 A few pictures - there will be more! The boss giving instructions to head of security who immediately points the finger at me! Did you say cheese! The clever corner - Giles Favell, Mick Simpson, Andy Mac - oh and Holly! Geraint Hughes ……yes it really was that big!! Martin Goodall is on hand in case any legal advice is needed! Steve ‘pixie’ Nichols and David Long essentially agreeing that 2mm diesels take some beating! expect to see the stunning Caves du Roy in the Continental Modeller - it was an international festival after all! Levity Zsar, Pete Kirmond appears to be having little trouble keeping the two Gordon’s from taking things too seriously. There are high level talks in progress to do away with the levity zsar due to an outbreak of almost universal cheeriness on the day. and finally, more patio action with members of the wonderful South Hants Massive taking in the sun having gone to the huge, and much appreciated, effort of bringing Longwood Edge all the way up from Portsmouth for the day. Thanks chaps. 18 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouse2037 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I had a most splendid day, especially being located next to Dave and his absolutely delightful French railway Rail Bus. We talked perspectives & petrol pumps. Wonderful. Thank you Jerry & Simon & the catering team. An excellent show as always. Roger (not Robin) Swan. Hurrah for Gauge One-erry & et ceteras. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 On 15/07/2024 at 09:59, Captain Kernow said: I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: Visit Larkrail..!!! Or next time, it's tongues!!! 😝😝😝🤢🤢🤢 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted July 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16 On 15/07/2024 at 10:59, Captain Kernow said: I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: "Nope, I still can't see the join!" 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted July 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16 On 15/07/2024 at 11:39, franciswilliamwebb said: Jam! Cream! JAM! CREAM! Alternatively: Beatles! Stones! BEATLES! STONES! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy Vincent Posted July 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16 On 15/07/2024 at 09:59, Captain Kernow said: I have been authorised by the two subjects depicted below, to publish this photo and invite captions: I guess this is what happens once Larkrail became 'International'?! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16 2 hours ago, rouse2037 said: Roger (not Robin) Swan. Hurrah for Gauge One-erry & et ceteras. I am so sorry Roger, how did I manage to get the name of the famous bard of Larkrail wrong?? Turning into my Dad I fear, although in my defence another top bloke I know is one Dr Robin Swan from Wokingham, who has also suffered from Gauge One-ery in the past. And I love your Ruston as built by John Dale (I think), top colour scheme and I really like the different shape of the earlier series locos. I have one of his 48DS kits to build myself. And I very much hope that you are able to join us next year Roger, with expanded Gauge One-ery! Simon, I think... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16 Going back a bit I know, but what I absolutely love about this picture.... ....is that (to my eyes at least), both John and Neil really look to be in the middle of some sort of jive dance together. And I think I am right in saying that the figure on the left is the esteemed "Taigatrommel" of this parish. A wonderful picture on every level, very well captured Tim! Simon 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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