alibuchan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm not happy. I've been put down to work next Sunday Hopefully I will make it next year. Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Clearwater Posted July 18, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Currently at gws. You get a great view of 9002 from the quasi platform next to it Edited July 18, 2015 by Clearwater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi All, Graham: no problem - see you there! The cost are for a normal Didcot steam day, there is no additional charge for the tour as is done by RMWEB members for RMWEB members. Ali: Sorry to hear that ! Put yourself down on the 2016 tour by all means! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hi Castle, I've noticed that you've had a few drop-outs* recently. Is there room for 1 more (drop-in!) at this late notice? Cheers, Jeff *no offence intended. P.S. maybe I can move my membership situation on as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hi Jeff, See you there good sir! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Birks Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I would love to have a look around Frome Mineral Junction Signal Cabin. I am planning to model this for my new station. A look inside Radstock box would also be nice. I used to be a member of the Bristol branch of the GWS and I had a small part in prepairing Radstock box for its removeal from Radstock. Thanks Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi Stewart, Radstock box is on the list as Stationmaster will be giving his annual talk on the intricacies of GWR signalling! Frome is a little more problematic as it is only accessible via a running line and as the running line is in use, I can't take visitors there. Maybe after the branch line stops operating, but you will have to wait until after the tour if that is ok? I will see what I can do on that front but I can't promise anything at this stage. All the best, Castle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Birks Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That is fine. I will be happy with anything. Some good shots of the outside of Frome and the inside of Radstock will give me all the details that I would like. Thanks Stuart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Sorry will have to drop out for family reasons. Have been looking forward to this, will keep an eye out for a trip in 2016 Terry Edited July 22, 2015 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi Drew I read on this mornings BBC text service a garage and a pub are under development in Didcot, would this be Julian's garage and the pub opposite the station ??? our plan was to park in Julian's and get breakfast in the pub. The car park was still there, and in use, last Saturday Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted July 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2015 Castle Sadly it's looks like I've drawn the domestic card on Sunday. Would have appreciated a look inside the signal box and at progress on the County.... Never mind, next time maybe. Perhaps Pendennis will be in steam by then! Cheers and hope it goes well, Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi Castle, I know this a bit short notice, but would it be alright for dad to come along with me? Regards, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi All, Trevor - no problem! St Simon - no problem! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Sorry to hear that Dutch Master - please accept my condolences. Next year perhaps? All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted July 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2015 one specific I would like to measure if possible is the sliding vents on the centenary, I'm still undecided if I will convert airfix ones into the missing versions or use comet kits, and if I go the former I'm going to need to add the vents... Also planning to take some measurements of the Filton aero wagon, which one day I would like to scratch build... One silly question (that I'm sure has been mentioned before), what time are we meeting tomorrow? I want to make sure I get there early enough for a ride before the tour this year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted July 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2015 Unless it's been changed meeting time is 12.30 pm by the entrance kiosk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi All, The centenary measurements are easily made Rich - no worries! Remember that our aero wagon is actually the removable water tank wagon for the 50 ton crane with a bit of creative carpentry on top! 12:30hrs is fine although I will get to the entrance at 12:00hrs so everyone can meet up and say hello. The signal box will be free just after 12:00hrs so we will need to step on it to get that bit done first before No. 93 resumes services on the branch. All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K14 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 one specific I would like to measure if possible is the sliding vents on the centenary, I'm still undecided if I will convert airfix ones into the missing versions or use comet kits, and if I go the former I'm going to need to add the vents... Step ladder duly positioned. Also planning to take some measurements of the Filton aero wagon, which one day I would like to scratch build... As has already been mentioned, this is a bit of a flight of fancy as B749039 was never an Aero. It's had quite a history though... Built 1951 & served the Bass Brewery system: http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/Details.aspx?&ResourceID=4777 http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/Details.aspx?&ResourceID=5103 By the early 60s it was being used for glue traffic from Cambridge to Inverness, probably from ARL at Duxford: https://www.model-railways-live.co.uk/userfiles/image/Features/freight_onlY-6-B749039.jpg (More on these tanks here). It finally ended up at Haymarket attached to the breakdown crane. There's a heck of a lot of paint on the tank itself, so I'm hopeful that it'll respond to some excavation & can one day carry an appropriate livery. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Clearwater Posted July 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2015 Saw the Filton aero wagon last weekend. Had never heard of it before. V cool wagon.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 A big thank you to Castle for a fantastic tour today. Always nice to see the work behind the scene and hear stories from the experts. And thank you to the very knowledgeable Mr Station Master for his talk on the signal box. It's all given me far too many bad modelling thoughts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2015 Heartily agree Drew - yet another excellent day and a lot of extra info on boilers from Alli this year as well. Always impressive that we do more or less exactly the same tour every year but it's different every time which always adds to the interest, many thanks to you and your team of helpers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icknieldrobin Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Drew Many thanks for organising the open day today. Another great day out and very useful from my personal perspective. I've thanked Pete for the personal tour, as it turned out, of 9002. What a cracker of a coach and restored to such exemplary standards. Can you thank the boiler lads for turning out on their day off and explaining some of the technical background to their work, very interesting. Well done and see you in a couple of years god forgiving!! Best Wishes Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted July 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2015 Really good day, shame the weather was a bit damp but it was much better than elsewhere in the country thank goodness. I really enjoyed the day and it was good to see the parts other visits don't reach. Very informative talks from all concerned which always adds to the interest. A very big thanks to all concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'd like to add my thanks too. The exposition of some of the methods employed to restore coaches was very interesting! I welcomed the opportunity to grab some photos of important details on rolling stock even though it will mean more work when I come to built the kits in question. I don't know if there were group introductions but if there were I missed them 'cos I was in the loo! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted July 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks again for another great tour, I left really wanting a 72xx.... The highlight for me was the tour around the centenary, very inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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