I've been in hospital for six weeks, that count?

It's all gorne quiet again...

I've never known an occasion where the 'latest posts' list still includes one from two days ago, as it was when I switched on this morning. I know the news from the rest of the world is a bit depressing at the moment, but we can't all be hiding under our duvets, can we? I can see I am going to have to post about another calamity (I must be due one soon) to give everyone something to laugh about.

Cheers,

Chris

OCL blue is still my #1 choice, but Railfreight red/yellow as a 20' box would be nice too:

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 26, 2026, 05:11:45 PMA band I've always considered under rated, especially David Coverdale who, IMHO, had a great rock/blues voice

I can't see the video as it is showing up as video unavailable, but if it is Whitesnake, I like their stuff, especially their Tawny videos.

I missed them first time around but a little while ago a friend lent me a DVD of a live concert by Whitesnake recorded in 2004. It had a bonus CD with it which I copied and played to death!

Mick @Newportnobby you might like this... Deep Purple of course...


I think that is Animal from the Muppets on drums...

Tim

"Ain't No Love" is worth a listen.

Quote from: Hightower on April 24, 2026, 11:14:22 PMNot sure what they are, but the tank containers that always seem to be at the back of the Inverness Tesco train, seen here:

https://youtu.be/FMoMw_v3ZEk?si=0xfoIGYRYyIbfrg-

I note the first tank carries the code "T501 SGIU 000501.8 42KW". The "T501" isn't part of the ISO 6346 system. The meaning is likely internal to the owner.

The rest conforms to the ISO 6346 system:
| Marking | Meaning | What it tells us
| SGIU | Owner prefix | Who owns the tank = Stolt Tank Containers
| 000501.8 | Serial + check digit | Unique ID
| 42KW | ISO tank type | Pressure rating, fittings, insulation

The second tank carries the code "T000913 SGIU 000913.7 42T7". Which confirms the same owner.

A band I've always considered under rated, especially David Coverdale who, IMHO, had a great rock/blues voice

Quote from: Kris on April 25, 2026, 10:09:16 PMThey are medium and short radius code 55 points. I think the photo has made them look longer than they really are.
As far as longer loops, they don't need to be any longer. The shortest of the main loops will be 2m the longest over 3. The shorter loops at each end will take a 3 or 4 coach DMU.

Thanks for the clarification

I was just thinking there doesn't seem to be any cops or authority around - presumably they'd be hauled over if there was?

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 25, 2026, 09:08:01 PMThey look like long points to me, which is surprising as I would say most fiddle yards use small to medium points (ignoring the set track version). For example, a small code 55 point has a curve radius of 12" so no running problems should be encountered, and it gives you longer loops for storage

They are medium and short radius code 55 points. I think the photo has made them look longer than they really are.

As far as longer loops, they don't need to be any longer. The shortest of the main loops will be 2m the longest over 3. The shorter loops at each end will take a 3 or 4 coach DMU.