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Title: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on October 14, 2018, 11:37:17 PM
Sign up below, and when we reach 20, I will enquire about an NGF visit in 2019

I'm in!



Fawley Hill

Fawley

Henley-on-Thames

Buckinghamshire

RG9 6JA
Title: Re: Grest model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: dannyboy on October 15, 2018, 01:35:32 AM
I would definitely be interested.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 15, 2018, 09:31:06 AM
Count me in please I would love to go  again ,transport being the main problem as we only have one car and Val uses it every day .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Kettle on October 15, 2018, 09:43:09 AM
Count me in please!!
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: cjdodd on October 15, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
I've got my coat on and my packed lunch ready.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Steve Brassett on October 15, 2018, 12:09:43 PM
I'm interested. I have been to Fawley Hill for a wedding, and had a ride in the train, but the museums were not open.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Nick on October 15, 2018, 05:01:50 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on October 15, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
I've got my coat on and my packed lunch ready.
I dread to imagine what state those sarnies will be in by sometime next year.... :goggleeyes:

Definitely interested.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 15, 2018, 05:55:50 PM

Been quite recently, but would love to go again.

So put me down.

Cheers

NEal.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: daffy on October 15, 2018, 06:56:13 PM
3 hour+ drive for me but I'm up for it. Could even pick up a.n.other on route if required.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Gary Burcombe on October 15, 2018, 07:24:30 PM
Count me in, and a possible plus 3 as well.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: RailGooner on October 15, 2018, 08:28:31 PM
I'm Spartacus.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Railwaygun on October 15, 2018, 08:46:20 PM
Hi railwaygun

We don't charge an admission fee but ask each individual to make a suggested donation of £10 to help cover the running costs of the museum and railway.

Regards

Mark & Helen

Looks good to me!

14 so far!
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Pete @ EGLM on October 15, 2018, 10:55:24 PM
Yes please

Pete @ EGLM
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: zopadooper on October 16, 2018, 09:07:52 AM
Yes please providing my chauffeur (SWMBO) can come as well.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: njee20 on October 16, 2018, 09:39:40 AM
Forgive my ignorance but what's there? My Google-Fu is weak and is just returning stuff about the wedding venue/steam railway, not the museum.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 16, 2018, 10:43:18 AM
 :hellosign: njee20 It's an amazing place there is everything you can think of connected with railways from buttons ,uniforms ,track diagrams ,time tables railway furniture ,models in several scales  The old Henley on Thames Wooden Booking Office a small real station ,a signal box ,a pair of ploughing engines ,and various parts of old stations around the grounds so much more that I can't remember it was a long time ago when I was lucky enough to visit with my late mate Cyril. The little tank engine really struggles up the hill with two wagons loaded with people  when it rains it has to be pulled up by a bulldozer .The late Bill Mc Alpine was thinking of running Flying Scotsman there but allthough a clever man he didn't think of the incline out of the valley.
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Fardap on October 16, 2018, 11:42:22 AM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on October 15, 2018, 09:31:06 AM
Count me in please I would love to go  again ,transport being the main problem as we only have one car and Val uses it every day .
Bob Tidbury

Count me in too please.

@Bob Tidbury (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442) I am Chesham area so could always collect enroute...

Steve
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 16, 2018, 12:16:03 PM
worth a visit , i went with friends and trustees of bucks railway centre, whom of course the late Sir William had connections and am not far from chesham, would see what transport is available,
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 16, 2018, 12:52:22 PM
 :thankyousign: Fardap P M sent to you.
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 16, 2018, 03:40:52 PM
 :thankyousign: crewearpley40  Maybe If the vist is going to happen you could call at Fardap s house on your way past  then my house  and we could share the fuel costs with you .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - NGF visit to Fawley Hill TBA 2019
Post by: Railwaygun on October 16, 2018, 07:29:27 PM
I have written to Farley Hill, asking for 2019 dates.

I'm certain we will have room for Rabbit's friends and relations!

The N Gauge Forum has a group of 20+ who would like to visit Farley Hill.

Please let me know when you have agreed  the 2019 visiting dates so that we can suggest a suitable date for our members.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge -Poll about NGF visit to Fawley Hill 2019
Post by: Railwaygun on October 25, 2018, 12:25:58 AM
Fawley Hill have replied to me:

Thank you for your enquiry regarding a visit to the late Sir William McAlpine's Fawley Hill Railway and Museum near Henley-on-Thames.

We are now able to advise dates for club group bookings (see attached flyer).

Fawley VIP Days are run by the independent Fawley Museum Society and admission is by pre-booked invitations only as the museum has a daily limit of 350 people.

Please can you advise your estimated group size and your 1st and 2nd choice of dates as soon as possible. We are experiencing heavy demand for invitations particularly following the screening on TV of 'The Great Model Railway Challenge' that was filmed at Fawley, so are expecting the dates to fill up rapidly.

There is no admission fee for our invitation running days but we would ask your group to provide a suggested minimum donation of £10 per person.

Regards
Mark & Helen Hamlin
Fawley Museum Society Invitations Administrators

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/70/941-251018002014-70450886.jpeg)

i have created a poll, and ask people to vote ASAP for 2 dates.

I will ask for the 2 most popular days and reserve 20 (or as needed) places.

I'm open to suggestions about an alternative approach!

NickR


Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: emjaybee on October 25, 2018, 12:56:13 AM
Somehow in the mayhem that is currently our life (I won't bore you with the details), I missed this thread.

I would love to add my name to the list please (if not too late), I'm in North Oxfordshire. My father and mother went last year, I think, shortly before McAlpine passed away. My father had dealings with him through Wolverton Works.

:thankyousign:
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: Railwaygun on October 25, 2018, 05:01:15 PM
keep voting ( 2 votes each) and then we can select the 2 most popular dates. All welcome!
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: Ditape on October 25, 2018, 05:12:41 PM
I would like to attend I have no particular preference for a date.
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: Railwaygun on October 29, 2018, 06:32:23 PM
OK, I'm going to ask for a reservation for 20 people on either:

Saturday 13th July -  steam running & museum open day
   
Sunday 11th Aug,  steam running & museum open day

Rabbits friends & relations welcome, £10/head.

will report back

NickR
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 29, 2018, 07:18:38 PM
thank you for organising
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: talisman56 on October 29, 2018, 07:50:10 PM
I'm interested...
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: ScottishModeller on October 29, 2018, 08:35:21 PM
Hi all,

I must admit I found being at Fawley Hill very depressing....

All that stuff just sitting around waiting for someone to take on it's restoration - a great shame.

Just hope that a good outcome is found for both the place and the stock, fixtures and fittings and that one mans dream can be fulfilled in some way.

Thanks
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: Railwaygun on October 29, 2018, 09:44:03 PM
i've locked this thread - please add your name to the sign up list!

the calendar seems to be filling up, so I've taken the proferred date.

NR
Title: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 06:05:45 PM
20 invitations for the Fawley Museum Invitation Running Day on Saturday 13th July 2019 (steam running & museum open day)

Hi  Nicholas,

We are happy to confirm your booking for 20 invitations for the Fawley Museum Invitation Running Day on Saturday 13th July 2019


We will be issuing your group invitation together with information about the day and donation payment details by e-mail approximately 6 weeks prior to your visit.


Regards

Mark & Helen Hamlin

FMS Invitations administrators

please check the date in your  your diaries - we could probably squeeze in a few more...


BW

NickR


Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 06:13:34 PM
Thank you will the attendees receive info on where to meet time meal plans cost nearer the time! Thanks for organising
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: emjaybee on April 24, 2019, 06:42:21 PM

@Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) is it possible to list those who've requested invitations so far, as this thread has been ticking along for a while and it'd be good to see whose coming and also if people wish to car share etc?
Title: Re: Great model railway challenge - new poll for date of NGF visit to Fawley Hill
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 06:53:51 PM
sounds like a plan,would prefer a pm rather than share it aloud :
the guest list.positively, thanks for organising nick what could be  a superb day
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: RailGooner on April 24, 2019, 07:22:50 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 06:05:45 PM
..
We are happy to confirm your booking for 20 invitations for the Fawley Museum Invitation Running Day on Saturday 13th July 2019
...

Whoop, whoop! That's lifted my mood for today. Thanks for your work organising this Nick. :beers:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 08:52:26 PM
when we get details, people can pair/car share. I will find a local pub for lunch / or do people want to bring sandwiches?

We don't charge an admission fee but ask each individual to make a suggested donation of £10 to help cover the running costs of the museum and railway.

Regards

Mark & Helen



http://fawleyhill.co.uk/about-fawley-hill/ (http://fawleyhill.co.uk/about-fawley-hill/)



attendees (so far)

railwaygun +1
dannyboy
bob tidbury (needs lift)
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset
nick
calnefoxile
daffy
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner
pete @ glm
zopadoper
fardap (? + bob T)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56

21 so far
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 08:58:47 PM
crewearpley40 will likely be with bob tidbury - and will not have a vehicle. please  can we pm each other re lifts / arrangements?

thanks
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 09:03:08 PM
this is a possible meeting place for lunch/tea ?

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/ (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 09:07:42 PM
sounds like this is the recommended watering hole nick

its not far and a beautiful pub
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: Nick on April 24, 2019, 09:20:04 PM
 Sorry, please scratch me from the list. I will be in Italy on date in question.  :(
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 20 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 24, 2019, 09:30:57 PM
Great news to brighten the day! :thumbsup:

Could we change the thread title to reflect the new date please. My old brain might see me turning up on the 20th! :o

To save a three hour+ trip down from north of Boston I'll be setting out on the Friday and staying closer, probably near Brackley.  If anyone needs a lift along my route from there and back on the Saturday, let me know. (I'm happy to make slight detours off the A43, M40)

Looks like a good lunch/tea venue Nick.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 20 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)
Post by: Pete @ EGLM on April 24, 2019, 09:44:33 PM
Hi Railwaygun,

I will not be able to make Saturday 13th July as I'll be on holiday.

Pete @EGLM
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 20 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 09:50:09 PM
NOTE WELL


Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 20 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)


i hope you meant 2019************* NOT 2109 as may or may not be able to make it in 90 years time
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - July 13th -20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 24, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: daffy on April 24, 2019, 09:30:57 PM
To save a three hour+ trip down from north of Boston I'll be setting out on the Friday and staying closer, probably near Brackley.  If anyone needs a lift along my route from there and back on the Saturday, let me know. (I'm happy to make slight detours off the A43, M40)

Oops! :doh:  I'll have to rethink my route and overnight. From 30 years of living near Silverstone, it's a no-go area on the weekend of the British Grand Prix! :goggleeyes:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:05:43 PM
Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)



https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Boston/Henley-on-Thames/@52.2499423,-1.7404008,8z/data= (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Boston/Henley-on-Thames/@52.2499423,-1.7404008,8z/data=)!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47d7c2c53856f733:0x8406d541f1a0910c!2m2!1d-0.026577!2d52.97894!1m5!1m1!1s0x48768542ad0cb2ab:0x50b007c5953c9c7d!2m2!1d-0.902894!2d51.535764!3e0



peterborough,bedford,cut across country
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Pete @ EGLM on April 24, 2019, 10:11:25 PM
Can Railway Gun please confirm the date, as there seems to be conflicting information.  Is the date 13th or 20th July please?

Pete @EGLM
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 10:12:22 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 09:50:09 PM
NOTE WELL


Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 20 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (or a few more..)


i hope you meant 2019************* NOT 2109 as may or may not be able to make it in 90 years time

not having a good evening - it'll be 1819!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 10:12:52 PM
Quote from: Pete @ EGLM on April 24, 2019, 10:11:25 PM
Can Railway Gun please confirm the date, as there seems to be conflicting information.  Is the date 13th or 20th July

Pete @EGLM

13 july 2019 for 20+ people

i blame the spill chicken!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:22:08 PM
OK JULY 13 TH 2019 not the 20th. And this year. Not in ninety years as per thread title time
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 10:28:13 PM
attendees (so far)

railwaygun +1
dannyboy
bob tidbury (needs lift)
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner

zopadoper
fardap (? + bob T + crewearply)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56

19 so far
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Bob Tidbury on April 24, 2019, 10:30:52 PM
Railwaygun my transport problem is solved as Ray from BHE is picking me up so it's Bob Tidbury + 1 and  ,If Fardap can pick crewearpley40 on his way to my house we can all come in the one car But we still have time to work something out between us . But time does fly past I can't believe how quick this year is going .
Thanks for reposting the date .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:37:59 PM
Bob hoping darren maybe interested . Plan b i can get to wycombe will ring tomorrow. Thanks
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Jerry Howlett on April 25, 2019, 08:25:28 AM
 
Quote from: Nick on April 24, 2019, 09:20:04 PM
Sorry, please scratch me from the list. I will be in Italy on date in question.  :(
So will I   :D :D :D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2109 - 20+ lucky NGF members
Post by: daffy on April 25, 2019, 09:38:32 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:05:43 PM

......peterborough,bedford,cut across country

Yes, that's the most likely route, a road I've travelled many a time, with the A418 through Aylesbury a highlight :no:. Thought I'd overnight Friday near Henley, but........  it's the Henley Festival weekend! :doh: Cue the doubling or tripling of accommodation costs. :'( Another rethink needed. :hmmm:

Last night, sleepless as ever, I did wonder if it might be quicker to go north to Humberside Airport, fly down to Heathrow, then hire a car to Fawley Hill! :D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 25, 2019, 01:23:20 PM
Quote from: daffy on April 25, 2019, 09:38:32 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:05:43 PM

......peterborough,bedford,cut across country


Yes, that's the most likely route, a road I've travelled many a time, with the A418 through Aylesbury a highlight :no:. Thought I'd overnight Friday near Henley, but........  it's the Henley Festival weekend! :doh: Cue the doubling or tripling of accommodation costs. :'( Another rethink needed. :hmmm:

Last night, sleepless as ever, I did wonder if it might be quicker to go north to Humberside Airport, fly down to Heathrow, then hire a car to Fawley Hill! :D

If you get a tube to South Ealing from Heathrow , I could pick you up?

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 25, 2019, 01:33:49 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 25, 2019, 01:23:20 PM
Quote from: daffy on April 25, 2019, 09:38:32 AM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 24, 2019, 10:05:43 PM

......peterborough,bedford,cut across country


Yes, that's the most likely route, a road I've travelled many a time, with the A418 through Aylesbury a highlight :no:. Thought I'd overnight Friday near Henley, but........  it's the Henley Festival weekend! :doh: Cue the doubling or tripling of accommodation costs. :'( Another rethink needed. :hmmm:

Last night, sleepless as ever, I did wonder if it might be quicker to go north to Humberside Airport, fly down to Heathrow, then hire a car to Fawley Hill! :D

If you get a tube to South Ealing from Heathrow , I could pick you up?

Thanks for the kind offer, but never a serious option, and I've just checked prices and flights :(

£231 return is current cheapest with a flight time of over 3 hours! That's due to a stopover for flight transfer in Amsterdam! :o

Think I'll drive and stop over with family half way - unless they're all on holiday, gone to the GP, or gone boating on the Thames, of course. :D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: WillieJJ on April 25, 2019, 02:56:09 PM
Just joined the forum and seen this thread.

My partner and I would love to come if there is space still available

Will Johnson & Val Kenrick
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: dannyboy on April 25, 2019, 03:02:30 PM
Hi Will and welcome to the forum. I will warn you now, there are some reet nosey people on 'ere, so someone will be along soon asking for details of your plans and for a post in the Introduction thread. @Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) will probably answer your query about Fawley Hill.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: njee20 on April 25, 2019, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: daffy on April 25, 2019, 01:33:49 PM
Think I'll drive and stop over with family half way - unless they're all on holiday, gone to the GP, or gone boating on the Thames, of course. :D

Would it not be easier, and less stressful to just get up early and drive on the morning...? Isn't it only 3 hours did you say?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: dannyboy on April 25, 2019, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 10:28:13 PM
attendees (so far)

railwaygun +1
dannyboy pretty certain I will not be able to make it
bob tidbury (needs lift)
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner

zopadoper
fardap (? + bob T + crewearply)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56

19 so far
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: njee20 on April 25, 2019, 03:09:44 PM
I've seen reference to a sign up sheet, but can't find said sheet, I'd be interested to come along.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 25, 2019, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: njee20 on April 25, 2019, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: daffy on April 25, 2019, 01:33:49 PM
Think I'll drive and stop over with family half way - unless they're all on holiday, gone to the GP, or gone boating on the Thames, of course. :D

Would it not be easier, and less stressful to just get up early and drive on the morning...? Isn't it only 3 hours did you say?

That would make a long tiring day for me. Health issues can tend to make three hour drives a bit of an issue for me in the following days.

Re signing up, by mentioning here you'd like be included will mean Railwaygun will probably have added you to the list, but drop him a PM to be sure.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: RailGooner on April 25, 2019, 03:19:34 PM
Quote from: njee20 on April 25, 2019, 03:09:44 PM
I've seen reference to a sign up sheet, but can't find said sheet, I'd be interested to come along.

IIRC the initial instruction when this was first mooted was to PM Nick ( @Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) ) but don't know if still stands.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on April 25, 2019, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on April 25, 2019, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 24, 2019, 10:28:13 PM
attendees (so far)

railwaygun +1
dannyboy pretty certain I will not be able to make it
bob tidbury (needs lift)
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner

zopadoper
fardap (? + bob T + crewearply)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56

19 so far

That's a shame, I was looking forward to personally berating you for tricking me into buying locos I didn't need.

:D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on April 25, 2019, 03:45:08 PM
I'd be interested in going to Fawley Hill if there is a spare ticket - can do 13 July. Could also swing by Bob Tidbury and offer a lift.
:pmsign: to Railwaygun
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 25, 2019, 03:47:30 PM
darren

thanks  if going, just you and myself and bring bob back if ray cannot make it. hopefully nick aka railwaygun can draw the guest list up and finalise detail etc


should be a good event
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: dannyboy on April 25, 2019, 03:57:05 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on April 25, 2019, 03:27:24 PM

That's a shame, I was looking forward to personally berating you for tricking me into buying locos I didn't need.

Infamy, infamy, he's got it in for me!

(Do you think you might have forgotten by the time TINGS arrives, as I would like to set foot on English soil again   ;))
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on April 25, 2019, 04:19:50 PM
Quote from: dannyboy on April 25, 2019, 03:57:05 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on April 25, 2019, 03:27:24 PM

That's a shame, I was looking forward to personally berating you for tricking me into buying locos I didn't need.

Infamy, infamy, he's got it in for me!

(Do you think you might have forgotten by the time TINGS arrives, as I would like to set foot on English soil again   ;))

Ha-haaa!!!!

I'm normally out of the country when TINGs is on, but I'm likely to be going this year, I'll save the berating for then!

:D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: cjdodd on April 25, 2019, 06:27:24 PM
I'll be driving from Clevedon, so if anyone in the area needs a lift then shout
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 25, 2019, 10:37:01 PM
Please Could potential members of the Fawley visit post here and not PM me - it's easier for me to Keep Track.

Extra people are not a problem

Will sort up to date list when I get Home to my Mac.

N
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 25, 2019, 10:59:39 PM
nick

4 to start with on the revised list :

chris crewearpley40
darren west (darrwestLU6)
bob tidbury and ray BHE
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Malc on April 26, 2019, 10:29:51 AM
2 more for the list Nick. My lady wife and I would love to be included.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Fardap on April 26, 2019, 11:22:44 AM
Just catching up on all this as been offline for a couple of weeks.

Have just messaged @Bob Tidbury (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442) and @crewearpley40 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3894)

Yes still want to go so keep me on the list  :D

Steve
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 26, 2019, 01:26:01 PM
Is there room on the list for me to add a plus 1 ?  :hmmm:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - current arrangements
Post by: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 02:06:51 PM
Fawley visit

26/4


railwaygun +1
bob tidbury +Ray
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy +1
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner
zopadoper

fardap (? + bob T + crewearply)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56
DarrwestLU6

Malc +1

23  so far

i suggest we meet at Local Pub (TBC) 12am, with view to travel to Fawley for 2pm. (all recommendations welcome)

BW

NickR

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: talisman56 on April 26, 2019, 02:08:54 PM
I'm still interested in going and SWMBO has indicated that she and no.1 daughter will find something to do (which might be damaging to the bank account), so looks like I have a day pass  :D

Shout out to @cjdodd (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2929), can we get in contact nearer the date to sort out transport, etc...?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: njee20 on April 26, 2019, 02:16:25 PM
Me too please!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2019, 02:54:14 PM
Rainbowinnhenley.co.uk. RG9 6AU For satnav purposes. A lovely day out beckons
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 04:09:47 PM
24 so far!

railwaygun +1
bob tidbury +Ray
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy +1
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner
zopadoper

fardap (? + bob T + crewearply)
crewearply
emjaybee
talisman56
DarrwestLU6

Malc +1
Njee20


we have a potential lunch venue nearby :

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/ (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/)

i will ring and check and circulate a menu. BYOS if you want.

NR

(its Henley week so Henley /roads will be V busy)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 26, 2019, 04:37:36 PM
From memory Henley in the season of boats and boaters is bursting with visitors, booked solid for accommodation, and eateries and drinkeries are usually packed. I'd recommend somewhere north of Fawley to avoid the congestion.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2019, 04:40:03 PM
Fear not. A table has been booked given the numbers of our party
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on April 26, 2019, 04:47:35 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 26, 2019, 04:40:03 PM
Fear not. A table has been booked given the numbers of our party

Fears allayed. :thumbsup:  Good choice. Thanks for sorting a booking. :thankyousign:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: RailGooner on April 26, 2019, 06:53:54 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 04:09:47 PM
..
BYOS if you want.
...

??? Starter? Sandwiches? Spouse? :D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: talisman56 on April 26, 2019, 07:45:13 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on April 26, 2019, 06:53:54 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 04:09:47 PM
..
BYOS if you want.
...

??? Starter? Sandwiches? Spouse? :D

Scrumpy?  :beers:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 08:05:12 PM
Quote from: RailGooner on April 26, 2019, 06:53:54 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on April 26, 2019, 04:09:47 PM
..
BYOS if you want.
...

??? Starter? Sandwiches? Spouse? :D

BYO Sandwiches - but you'll have to find somewhere ( ie not the pub) to eat them!

will post a menu when available
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: zopadooper on April 27, 2019, 08:45:20 AM
I am on the original list but will have to drop out.  It is the weekend before our 50th wedding annivbersary and I am required for party preparations.  I will try for next year.

Alan
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on April 27, 2019, 10:08:46 AM
amended list of attendees :


railwaygun +1
dannyboy
bob tidbury
Ray BH Enterprisess
crewearpley40
darrwestLU6
kettle
cjdodd
steve brasset

calnefoxile
daffy +1
gary burcombe +3
rail gooner
fardap
emjaybee
talisman56
ditape
will johnson willieJJ
val kendrick

Malc +1
Njee20


that makes a splendid 26 of us and a superb day out !!!!!!

like railwaygun PLEASE can people refrain from PM ' ing me -



*************
Please Could potential members of the Fawley visit post here and not PM me OR railwaygun

- it's easier for me to Keep Track. appreciated.then nick can sort bookings and kindly let us all know plans. congratulations on zopadooper's  Golden Wedding anniversary by the way
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 24, 2019, 07:06:06 AM
I have contacted  Fawley to ask whether we can pay cash on the day - my preferred option.(£10 per head is suggested)

I have also asked re facilities ( loos, coffee ). The site may Be difficult for anyone with a disability.

Lunch at the pub is optional and we can all meet at Fawley at 2pm I hope.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 24, 2019, 07:27:08 AM
thanks nick aka railwaygun
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Bob Tidbury on May 24, 2019, 08:57:55 AM
 :thankyousign: Nick so Fawley opens at 2 o'clock and you will let us know if we have to pay in advance or on the door .
Looking forward to the visit .
I don't think Ray and I will meet you at the pub ,but we will see on the day ,it depends on Ray .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 cash in advance
Post by: Railwaygun on May 24, 2019, 09:15:35 AM
reply from Fawley

Hi Nicholas,

Thank you for your update on your group's numbers.

The attached flyer will hopefully provide the answers to most of your questions. Note that the station still has it's original loos (including a large slate wall-type urinal) although there are others in the museum itself.

We prefer donations to be paid in advance with a single payment per group as we don't like having to ask our gate supervisors to handle large sums of cash.

The museum is a private collection so unfortunately we are not able to register it as a charity.


Regards

Mark & Helen


On Fri, 24 May 2019 07:15:40 +0100, nicholas robinson wrote:

The N Gauge Forum has a group of 26 , and we are planning to arrive at 2pm, by car ( not a charabanc).

Can we make donations on the day? ( £10 suggested ).

Are you a charity. Ie can you reclaim the tax? (Always worth looking into.)

What time do you close? Any visitor facilities ( loos, coffee/ tea etc).?

We are all looking forward to the trip ( and the forthcoming Series 2 )

Best wishes

Nicholas Robinson


suggested arrival is 130.

how do people want to handle prepayment?

1) could we contribute to NGF and NGF then pays Fawley?

2) I could prepay, and then you send me the ££ (paypal preferred) or bank transfer

3) any other suggestions??

NickR

the leaflet:

Fawley Hill Railway and Museum
This unique private museum and railway in rural Oxfordshire is
maintained and operated by the Fawley Museum Society Ltd.
The railway is around 1¼ miles in length and features the steepest
adhesion worked, standard gauge steam railway in the country with a
ruling gradient of 1:13 so you can be assured of some spectacular steam
action.

Visitors
The museum is private and not open to the Public.
Admittance is strictly by invitation only.
Visitors dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are not allowed in
the museum building itself.

Opening Times and Car Parking
Car Parking is free. The Museum opens at
12:00 Noon.
To make the most of your visit we encourage visitors to arrive between
11:30 and 13:00 .
Trains run at regular intervals throughout the day until around
16:30

Train Rides
You are welcome to ride the train as often as you like.

Museum
Most of the museum is upstairs. Please take care on the stairs
and be aware that the upper gallery can become very hot on
sunny days.

Catering
Culinary delights are available from a pop
up café at the rear of
the station building or visitors are welcome to bring a picnic.

There are several picnic locations around the station area plus a
large grassy bank over looking the railway line where one can sit
and watch the train go by.

An ice cream van is usually on site.

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Steve Brassett on May 24, 2019, 09:25:05 AM
Happy to pay in any way that is convenient.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on May 24, 2019, 09:31:26 AM
hi nick


thanks any thoughts having seen the above please ?

can we pay on the day or BACS £10 to you please ? some people have preferred payment methods and dislike  paypal, cheques, we appreciate your input into what should be a super afternoon.chris
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on May 24, 2019, 10:22:39 AM
I'm happy to BACS payment to Nick, assuming he's happy to receive it. If they've asked for prior payment then we should respect that.

In light of their 'leaflet', should we adjust our previous timings?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on May 24, 2019, 11:52:50 AM
Nick - I can also arrange payment by BACS to your account. Just PM me the details.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: RailGooner on May 25, 2019, 09:33:33 AM
BACS; PayPal; PO; I think I've even got one of those olde worlde cheque books somewhere. :D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 25, 2019, 10:28:42 AM
i would prefer BACS payment in advance please - I will PM my details to you.

send payment (£10 pp, or bigger donation if wished) with user name attached, and PM me with real name please!

paypal -  PM me with real name please!

Cheque if desperate - i will pm my address

deadline is 1st July.

non-payers will be forced to convert to OO!

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: RailGooner on May 25, 2019, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on May 25, 2019, 10:28:42 AM
..
non-payers will be forced to convert to OO!

I'll pay! I'll pay! Just put the OO away please! :whiteflag:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Bob Tidbury on May 25, 2019, 04:10:49 PM
 :thankyousign: Nick ( Railwaygun ) Ray Evans of B H E will transfer £20 for me and himself I've told him to do it as Bob Tidbury as it's very dificult for me I don't have an account of any sort  only cash.
No way am I going to go OO .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on May 26, 2019, 02:45:12 PM
Thanks Nick - I got the PM, will send later this weekend. Thanks- Darren
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on May 27, 2019, 08:06:51 AM
Hi Nick, please PM me with the bank details and I'll make a transfer of £20 for myself and my brother later today. The payment will be referenced 'Daffy', and I'll PM my real name.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Fardap on May 28, 2019, 11:58:34 AM
Have sent a PM for the details to BACS you...  :goggleeyes:


Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 28, 2019, 06:21:52 PM
i'll be AFK till the 6th June

N
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on May 28, 2019, 06:26:57 PM
Whatever you're up to, have a nice time.

:D
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Calnefoxile on May 28, 2019, 06:47:03 PM
@Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) Nick, unfortunately I'm going to have to pull out.

We had an Engineer leave at Christmas and he hasn't been replaced, which means all the on-call Rotas have changed and I'm now on-call that weekend  :( :(

Mind you I have been before and can definitely say everyone will have a great time.

Regards

Neal.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 05:22:12 AM
Quote from: Calnefoxile on May 28, 2019, 06:47:03 PM
@Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) Nick, unfortunately I'm going to have to pull out.

We had an Engineer leave at Christmas and he hasn't been replaced, which means all the on-call Rotas have changed and I'm now on-call that weekend  :( :(

Mind you I have been before and can definitely say everyone will have a great time.

Regards

Neal.

sorry you can't make it.

I'm cruising on Spanish rivers with a drink in one hand, amd tapas in the other!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 05:27:05 AM
trip to Fawley - unpaid so far ( no pressure chaps!)

@Kettle (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=427)
@cjdodd (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2929)
@Steve Brassett (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=4237)
@Gary Burcombe (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3872) +3
@zopadooper (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3741)
@talisman56 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2626)
@WillieJJ (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6949)
@Malc (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=497) +1
@njee20 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1147)

will sort on my return.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 20 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: zopadooper on May 29, 2019, 08:34:45 AM
Quote from: zopadooper on April 27, 2019, 08:45:20 AM
I am on the original list but will have to drop out.  It is the weekend before our 50th wedding annivbersary and I am required for party preparations.  I will try for next year.

Alan

I reported back in April that I would have to drop out because of my 50th wedding anniversary commitments
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Steve Brassett on May 29, 2019, 08:59:50 AM
I paid last night.  If numbers drop too far I have a mate who might be interested.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 09:01:27 AM
Thanks for the reminder
Quote from: zopadooper on May 29, 2019, 08:34:45 AM
Quote from: zopadooper on April 27, 2019, 08:45:20 AM
I am on the original list but will have to drop out.  It is the weekend before our 50th wedding annivbersary and I am required for party preparations.  I will try for next year.

Alan

I reported back in April that I would have to drop out because of my 50th wedding anniversary commitments
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Bob Tidbury on May 29, 2019, 09:09:10 AM
Ray and Andrew  EVANS  told me that they have transferred the money for me and Ray by B A C  S .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: talisman56 on May 29, 2019, 09:43:31 AM
I have builders in at the moment so not so quick on the uptake as normal - I'm out of country from 6th to 13th June so can it wait until my return?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Malc on May 29, 2019, 11:26:38 AM
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, we will have to give it a miss. @Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941) We have visitors booked in.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on May 29, 2019, 09:43:31 AM
I have builders in at the moment so not so quick on the uptake as normal - I'm out of country from 6th to 13th June so can it wait until my return?

No problem
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Bob Tidbury on May 29, 2019, 06:30:41 PM
Railwaygun have you received the BACS transfer from Ray or Andrew Evans  for my and Rays entrance  to Fawley .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 08:54:37 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on May 29, 2019, 06:30:41 PM
Railwaygun have you received the BACS transfer from Ray or Andrew Evans  for my and Rays entrance  to Fawley .
Bob Tidbury

received safely

N
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on May 29, 2019, 11:24:02 PM
Quote from: Steve Brassett on May 29, 2019, 08:59:50 AM
I paid last night.  If numbers drop too far I have a mate who might be interested.

17 paid up so far

5 pending

your friend would be welcome - anyone else want to bring a friend?

NR
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: cjdodd on May 30, 2019, 09:01:44 AM
I have just paid up, I also know someone who would be interested in coming. I'll let him know there might be spaces.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on June 02, 2019, 08:58:18 AM
Thanks - the more , The merrier
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Steve Brassett on June 02, 2019, 05:46:41 PM
Just made another payment.  I now have a +1.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on June 02, 2019, 10:29:44 PM
Quote from: Steve Brassett on June 02, 2019, 05:46:41 PM
Just made another payment.  I now have a +1.

No problem

Fawley want to send me PDF tickets, but I will hold off finalising the booking till July.

There Are bound to be late arrivals at the NGF ball!

I will issue one ticket per car.

N
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on June 11, 2019, 11:12:25 AM
Fawley trip - current state of play

PENDING
gary burcombe +3 @Gary Burcombe (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3872)
talisman56( after 13/6) @talisman56 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2626)

PAID
rail gooner (Mark Adedeji) PAID £15
railwaygun +1 PAID £20
bob tidbury +Ray Evans PAID £20
fardap (Steve Urry) PAID £10
crewearply (Chris Early) PAID  £10

DarrwestLU6 (CS) PAID £10
daffy +1 (Mike and Jim Cowles) PAID  £20
steve brasset +1 PAID £20
Njee20  (Nick Evans) PAID £10
WillieJJ (+val Kendrick Johnson )£20

emjaybee  (MJ Bowler-) PAID £10
cjdodd (Chris Dodd) £10

17 paid so far

payment by 1st July please so i can pay the Fawley trust and they can post tickets

we are sharing with 4 coachloads so perhaps 11/1130 at pub and meet at Fawley 1.15?

do we have an NGF badge somewhere we could print off?

Nick Robinson
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: cjdodd on June 11, 2019, 12:12:30 PM
I might have a NGF name badge template somewhere. If I can find it I'll post it in here
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on June 11, 2019, 12:24:19 PM
I've used this one...

Quote from: Caz on August 30, 2018, 10:12:39 AM
Here's a name badge blank produced by scotsoft a couple of years ago.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/main_4831.JPG)

...to produce this...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/5604-110619122352.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78358)

Ta-da!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on June 12, 2019, 11:08:40 AM
Small detail noted by my brother about the lunch venue - it's not open until 12:00.🙁

QuoteOpening Hours

Tues to Sat 12.00 to 3.00 Food served 12.00 to 2.15

I suggest we meet there around 11:45 to allow for delays driving on a busy Saturday so we are all ready to storm the dining room as it opens.

With a crowd of us eating it possibly means we would be arriving a little later than 1:15 at Fawley.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 12, 2019, 11:54:57 AM
Thanks for the update
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on June 14, 2019, 11:02:58 AM
@emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) - please can you attach the file for the namebadge to the thread then I can download it and do my own version - looks very good.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Railwaygun on June 14, 2019, 12:26:55 PM
Quote from: daffy on June 12, 2019, 11:08:40 AM
Small detail noted by my brother about the lunch venue - it's not open until 12:00.🙁

QuoteOpening Hours

Tues to Sat 12.00 to 3.00 Food served 12.00 to 2.15

I suggest we meet there around 11:45 to allow for delays driving on a busy Saturday so we are all ready to storm the dining room as it opens.

With a crowd of us eating it possibly means we would be arriving a little later than 1:15 at Fawley.

cam someone remind me of the name of the pub??
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: daffy on June 14, 2019, 12:37:46 PM
Link for pub meeting point:

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm)

:)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 14, 2019, 12:53:00 PM
Rainbow inn. Middle assenden. Its not far from henley

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: cjdodd on June 14, 2019, 01:39:36 PM
Sounds good to me. Mines a pint of cider thanks.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: emjaybee on June 14, 2019, 02:55:26 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on June 11, 2019, 12:24:19 PM
I've used this one...

Quote from: Caz on August 30, 2018, 10:12:39 AM
Here's a name badge blank produced by scotsoft a couple of years ago.

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/59/main_4831.JPG)

...to produce this...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/78/5604-110619122352.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=78358)

Ta-da!

Quote from: DarrwestLU6 on June 14, 2019, 11:02:58 AM
@emjaybee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=5604) - please can you attach the file for the namebadge to the thread then I can download it and do my own version - looks very good.

You should be able to right mouse click on the image, do 'save as' to your PC, and then edit in paint.

Currently in France 'til Monday late evening so can't do anything more helpful, sorry.

:wave:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more!!
Post by: Railwaygun on June 15, 2019, 10:38:31 PM
still room for a few more

pm me if interested

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 15, 2019, 11:00:26 PM
thanks for all your doing nick, hope you received my pm
and voicemail.chris
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on June 16, 2019, 01:42:11 AM
thanks Chris - a bit busy this end
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - Auction for footplate ride
Post by: Railwaygun on June 28, 2019, 09:26:41 PM
we have a ticket for a footplate ride (see attached PDF for details and requirements)

I propose to auction it to members attending

Bids by PM to me by Friday please

i will announce the lucky winner over the weekend

i also propose to pay the bill on Friday - so last orders please (£10 per person). i will then close the list.

BW

NickR




Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 28, 2019, 09:40:36 PM
a couple of us aim to meet at :

midday ish


http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/ (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/)

the pub and 13.30 at http://fawleyhill.co.uk/ (http://fawleyhill.co.uk/)

check these for directions,postcodes


look forward to this. thanks to nick aka railwaygun for organising
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on June 28, 2019, 10:12:41 PM
See you all at the Rainbow Inn, really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - Auction for footplate ride
Post by: emjaybee on June 28, 2019, 10:17:19 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on June 28, 2019, 09:26:41 PM
we have a ticket for a footplate ride (see attached PDF for details and requirements)

I propose to auction it to members attending

Bids by PM to me by Friday please

i will announce the lucky winner over the weekend

i also propose to pay the bill on Friday - so last orders please (£10 per person). i will then close the list.

BW

NickR

Lummy! Just read the pdf, looks like you're walking into a battlezone, gotta love 'elf and safety.

Interesting addition though.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on June 28, 2019, 10:31:44 PM
I was thinking of setting up a whatsapp group for the trip. I know some of you are still baffled by technology and would be more comfortable with carrier pigeons, but if you have whatsapp on your phone then drop me a PM with you name and mobile number and i'll start a group. In case anyone gets lost or is late etc.. etc..
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: emjaybee on June 28, 2019, 10:46:31 PM
Forgive me, I'm not Whatsupp friendly.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 28, 2019, 11:06:53 PM
nor am i
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: emjaybee on June 28, 2019, 11:40:11 PM
Hold up, I've two bean cans and some string for us troglodytes.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on June 29, 2019, 10:36:51 AM
 :sorrysign:  But Whats  WhatsApp  the two tin cans used to work well when we were kids  but I don't think a ball of string would be long enough .
I think Ray and me will be going straight to the museum ,so see you all there .
Try and wear the big Forum badge so we know who's  who ,though I think you all know me.
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - 24 lucky NGF members (& a few more..)
Post by: Steve Brassett on June 29, 2019, 12:56:52 PM
Quote from: crewearpley40 on June 14, 2019, 12:53:00 PM
Rainbow inn. Middle assenden. Its not far from henley

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm)
AA Routefinder reckons 6 minutes from the pub to Fawley Hill.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - Auction for footplate ride
Post by: daffy on July 01, 2019, 04:42:00 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on June 28, 2019, 09:26:41 PM
we have a ticket for a footplate ride (see attached PDF for details and requirements)

I propose to auction it to members attending

Bids by PM to me by Friday please

i will announce the lucky winner over the weekend

i also propose to pay the bill on Friday - so last orders please (£10 per person). i will then close the list.

BW

NickR

Darn! :doh: :( :'(. Missed this as have been looking after recovering wife and therefore not keeping tabs on this thread. No notifications received either, so I must have wrong settings, which I'll amend now.

Still, looking forward to the event and will aim to be at the pub at midday with my brother Jim.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 01, 2019, 05:07:53 PM
cj dodd is organising the whatsapp thing !!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on July 01, 2019, 06:37:51 PM
I am on the Whatsapp thing. Anyone else interested just PM @cjdodd (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2929) - here's our Administrator for it.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - final total 19+
Post by: Railwaygun on July 06, 2019, 11:48:05 AM
PAID
rail gooner (Mark Adedeji) PAID £15
railwaygun +1 PAID £20
bob tidbury +Ray Evans PAID £20
fardap (Steve Urry) PAID £10
crewearply (CS) PAID  £10

DarrwestLU6 (CS) PAID £10
daffy +1 (Mike and Jim Cowles) PAID  £20
steve brasset +1 PAID £20
Njee20  (Nick Evans) PAID £10
WillieJJ (+val Kendrick Johnson )£20

emjaybee  (MJ Bowler-) PAID £10
cjdodd (Chris Dodd) £10
talisman56

18 paid so far

payment due Monday to Fawley

no takers for the footplate ride - I will do a raffle instead on the day at the pub / car-park.- £2 per ticket?

All aboard!!

details
=====

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/contact/contact.htm)

meet 1200 ( pub opens then or 1145 in car park)
(8 mins to Fawley)

Fawley

http://fawleyhill.co.uk/ (http://fawleyhill.co.uk/)

meet 13.30

please fill out form in PDF in next message , one for each car and bring it with you.

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - please complete PDF form
Post by: Railwaygun on July 06, 2019, 12:47:19 PM
please complete the car entry form for all entrants and bring it with you

there is a large copy of the ID below, and the site details/H&S info.

nr
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 06, 2019, 06:08:15 PM
thanks to nick aka railwaygun for organising - see you all in 7 days
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 REMINDER
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 10, 2019, 12:13:49 PM
REMINDER


see you all saturday, please check the pdf / forms
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Fardap on July 10, 2019, 12:18:01 PM
Thanks for the call and heads up on the forms Chris.

Looking forwards to Saturday, will be travelling to the pub to meet up and onward from there.

Steve
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 10, 2019, 12:30:41 PM
Welcome. Steve . Should be a good day out
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Steve Brassett on July 10, 2019, 04:15:56 PM
Do we have a booking at the pub, and, if so, am I and my mate included in the numbers?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 10, 2019, 04:19:51 PM
steve


as far as im aware there is no booking as formally made. i cannot comment whether nick railwaygun has phoned the pub. a couple of us may be there just for a sandwich / drink - say hi

we may just have to wait nick 's reply
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 10, 2019, 04:20:26 PM
There is no booking we will just hijack the beer garden
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: emjaybee on July 10, 2019, 06:25:16 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on July 10, 2019, 04:20:26 PM
There is no booking we will just hijack the beer garden

Yup, sheer weight of numbers.

:beers:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Steve Brassett on July 10, 2019, 08:44:56 PM
Quote from: cjdodd on July 10, 2019, 04:20:26 PM
There is no booking we will just hijack the beer garden
That's fine - see you all on Saturday.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 10, 2019, 11:19:28 PM
We are 18 in total

i will ask the pub for a priced menu and warn them. I don't think that we will overrun the place!

http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/Menu/menu.htm (http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/Menu/menu.htm)

Don't expect beer & sawdust!

how many plan to go to the pub first?? ( or who is NOT going??)

Sorry - W..k got in the way.

will post answers tomorrow

NickR

@crewearpley40 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3894)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 10, 2019, 11:22:47 PM
Myself and d west for two
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 10, 2019, 11:58:31 PM
I think Ray and myself are going straight to the museum .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 11, 2019, 12:03:19 AM
don't forget your PDF entry form - no form., no entry!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 11, 2019, 12:08:38 AM
 :thankyousign: Nick , Rays son has printed it out for us and I will remind Ray Saturday morning to make sure he puts it in his pocket .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: talisman56 on July 11, 2019, 02:31:28 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on July 10, 2019, 11:19:28 PM


how many plan to go to the pub first?? ( or who is NOT going??)


NickR

@crewearpley40 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3894)

The Clevedon contingent (cjdodd and myself) will be calling in at the pub.

See you there.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: daffy on July 11, 2019, 07:18:04 AM
My brother Jim and I are aiming to be at the pub before midday.

N.B. It will be a particularly busy weekend on the roads, with numerous events around the country such as Henley Regatta, British Grand Prix, major air displays and many many others. Route planning is a must, so allow plenty of time for your journeys.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 11, 2019, 07:41:39 AM
thanks for the advice !!!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Steve Brassett on July 11, 2019, 08:23:05 PM
Two for the pub.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on July 11, 2019, 08:57:57 PM
As Chris said, he and I will be at the pub too. I have also printed out both forms (invite and car) and will leave in the car so I don't forget!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 11, 2019, 09:50:39 PM
looking forward to it and meeting you all
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: talisman56 on July 11, 2019, 10:04:47 PM
Quote from: daffy on July 11, 2019, 07:18:04 AM
My brother Jim and I are aiming to be at the pub before midday.

N.B. It will be a particularly busy weekend on the roads, with numerous events around the country such as Henley Regatta, British Grand Prix, major air displays and many many others. Route planning is a must, so allow plenty of time for your journeys.

I have two alternate routes planned (on paper!) just in case SWMBO in the car decides that the quickest/most economic route takes us through Henley...
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 11, 2019, 10:19:35 PM
sounds good. would avoid high wycombe if unfamiliar with the area, bob tidbury maybe able to shed light on that !!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 12, 2019, 09:04:42 AM
I can't avoid High Wycombe as that's where I live .
The only thing to be carefull of is Handy Cross roundabout which is the junction of the M40 and the A 404 you need to WATCH WHAT LANE you get in ,traffic does some times get a bit hectic but it should be OK  on Saturday as there won't be many people on their way to work ,it's mainly a problem in the morning and evenings on a weekday .
Looking forward to meeting you all .
Make sure you print out the two forms that Railwaygun put on his post ,NO FORMS MEANS NO ENTRY .
Dont forget your Forum badges with your names on so we know who's who .
Mind you I think by now everyone knows me .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 12, 2019, 09:09:09 AM
Thanks bob. I could not remember what the junction was called. I just do nt do badges and do not have one. Anyway see you tomorrow and happy travels
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: WillieJJ on July 12, 2019, 05:49:39 PM
Val Kenrick and I (Will Johnson) will meet you all at Fawley Hill
See you there.
WillieJJ
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 12, 2019, 06:37:04 PM
safe travels
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - the pub
Post by: Railwaygun on July 12, 2019, 08:05:57 PM
the pub is expecting 12 people at 12pm ( approx)

the mains are £10-£15 - tomorrows menu not available this Am

see you in car park! ( avoid Henley)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 12, 2019, 08:18:38 PM
thank you nick
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 12, 2019, 08:38:02 PM
Don't forget to bring £2 for the footplate ride raffle!

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: daffy on July 13, 2019, 07:30:54 AM
Due to time constraints Jim and I have decided to go straight to Fawley Hill, and not to the pub for lunch.

I have the completed signature / disclaimer form filled out for entry but do I actually need two of them? Hope not as I'm at Jim's and his printer is kaput!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 13, 2019, 07:34:10 AM
You just list him as a passenger on your form.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 13, 2019, 07:35:48 AM
I've also got spares incase anyone's forgets theirs
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 07:47:51 AM
Thanks for that. Safe travels. Look forward to meeting
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: daffy on July 13, 2019, 08:00:15 AM
Sorted. Looking forward to great day.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 13, 2019, 10:13:09 AM
Quote from: daffy on July 13, 2019, 07:30:54 AM
Due to time constraints Jim and I have decided to go straight to Fawley Hill, and not to the pub for lunch.

I have the completed signature / disclaimer form filled out for entry but do I actually need two of them? Hope not as I'm at Jim's and his printer is kaput!
one per car only. i will bring spares!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 10:28:18 AM
Thanks do we look for the homburg nick
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 13, 2019, 06:00:23 PM
A big   :thankyousign:  to RAILWAYGUN for organising our trip a great day out ,me and Ray had a ride behind both the steam and diesel locos and a good look round the museum ,I pulled out the winning raffle ticket for a cab ride and it was won by Crewearpley40.unfortuately I was a bit stupid and forgot to charge the batteries in my camera but I'm sure there will be photos on here soon .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 06:05:10 PM
Thank you nick for organising. Glad we could meet up and put faces to names. And have a meet up. Yes tie loco cab was hot with pipework. Superb industrial loco, superb setting, friendly staff. Next year. Pub was basic ale, ham egg chips
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 06:06:22 PM
And raffle proceeds to cancer research
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Steve Brassett on July 13, 2019, 07:53:31 PM
Another thank you to Nick for organising.  A splendid day out.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: emjaybee on July 13, 2019, 08:06:18 PM
 :thankyousign:

Nick.

Wonderful day.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 08:08:10 PM
for the enthusiasts, NOT my photos to whet appetite the locos :


https://www.flickr.com/photos/boblovelockflickr/14243726693/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/boblovelockflickr/14243726693/)


Hudswell Clarke 1913 No 1026 Saddle Tank 0-6-0 ''Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No31, yes 1913


https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/hudswell-clarke-works-no-1026-no-31-0-6-0st/ (https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/hudswell-clarke-works-no-1026-no-31-0-6-0st/)




AND :

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/8949962422 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/8949962422)

https://www.blasdale.com/blog/2017/06/04/fawley-hill-museum/ (https://www.blasdale.com/blog/2017/06/04/fawley-hill-museum/)

Several examples were rebuilt with cut-down cabs for working on the Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Line, as there were several low bridges on the line that precluded the use of normal height locomotives.

The modified examples were nos. 03119, 03120, 03141, 03142, 03144, 03145, 03151, 03152 and late addition 03382

Their duties included shunting at Burry Port  and hauling full coal trains down from the valley's pits. For this latter duty they sometimes worked triple-headed

just a few samples of our day out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2019, 08:53:55 PM
No group mugshot the day didn't happen :P
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 09:00:14 PM
just waiting for folk to process pics mick !!!!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: RailGooner on July 13, 2019, 09:13:53 PM
A big thank you to Nick for organising a grand day out. :beers:

It was great to put faces/names to some avatars/usernames. And this was a neat change from the usual exhibition meetups. A wonderfully weird and eclectic collection of railwayana, and some really cool ceramic high voltage insulators!

When are we going back(!)?
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 13, 2019, 09:23:20 PM
I'll have some pics and vids posted soon. I'm just recoding my videos as YouTube can't handle the 4K format they are in.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: njee20 on July 13, 2019, 09:37:21 PM
Sorry to miss out, will have to do another visit!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 09:39:58 PM
we missed you nick - hope all okay - photos on the way as cjdodd has said.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: njee20 on July 13, 2019, 09:49:16 PM
Thanks Chris, a relative who's been ill for a while took a turn and passed away this evening, but no need to bring that here! I'm glad a good day was had!
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 13, 2019, 09:56:17 PM
please accept everybody 's sincere thoughts and condolences. yes a good day. i did put shots of other's may i add photos

of the locos used. real steep 1 in 13 climb

#
musuem was fascinating, staff friendly, just organised and worth a trip. acres of beautiful land and pleasant weather
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 13, 2019, 10:03:15 PM
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215328-794751451.jpeg)

Its almost as if they knew we were coming

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215326-79473328.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215326-79473625.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215331-794771002.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215331-79477537.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/2929-130719215338-79480824.jpeg)

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Youtube videos coming in a bit

Cheers
Chris


Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: RailGooner on July 13, 2019, 10:19:30 PM
Some great photos Chris. :beers: Too many of the (few) photos I took are out of focus.

I particularly like this one:
Quote from: cjdodd on July 13, 2019, 10:03:15 PM
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Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: daffy on July 13, 2019, 11:10:54 PM
Great day! Thanks to Nick R for organising.

I shall post a couple of my lowly pics tomorrow, though brother Jim and I are already pictured amongst those already posted. We had arrived early and didn't know we were on the same train ride as other members, some of whom we met later.

Fawley Hill is only open to invitees five times a year according to one of the guides/volunteers I spoke to, though its simple to get an invite - just go to the website and ask for entry, or email them. Numbers limited to 500 apparently, with today's tally being somewhere around 400 I was told.

Well worth the visit, the exhibits being numerous and varied, even eclectic, with some superb models in many scales and gauges. And for wildlife lovers there are Red Kites circling overhead, Alpacas amongst the trees, Peacocks calling, ducks and geese fleeing from the ever-passing train load of humans, and occasional deer flitting from pasture to woodland.
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 14, 2019, 06:50:28 AM
Highly recommend a visit
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Bob Tidbury on July 14, 2019, 09:28:18 AM
 :greatpicturessign:  :thankyousign: cjdodd .
Im stupid I took my camera managed three photos and the batteries were flat.
It really was a great day meeting some new and some old friends .
Thankyou for the one of me and if my memory is right that's talisman with me .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 14, 2019, 09:36:00 AM
Yes bob. Waiting for darren and my photos he is sorting and me and technology do nt go together
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 14, 2019, 09:42:09 AM
Quote from: daffy on July 13, 2019, 11:10:54 PM
Great day! Thanks to Nick R for organising.

I shall post a couple of my lowly pics tomorrow, though brother Jim and I are already pictured amongst those already posted. We had arrived early and didn't know we were on the same train ride as other members, some of whom we met later.

Fawley Hill is only open to invitees five times a year according to one of the guides/volunteers I spoke to, though its simple to get an invite - just go to the website and ask for entry, or email them. Numbers limited to 500 apparently, with today's tally being somewhere around 400 I was told.

Well worth the visit, the exhibits being numerous and varied, even eclectic, with some superb models in many scales and gauges. And for wildlife lovers there are Red Kites circling overhead, Alpacas amongst the trees, Peacocks calling, ducks and geese fleeing from the ever-passing train load of humans, and occasional deer flitting from pasture to woodland.

not to mention Meerkats, wallabies & Llamas..
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Newportnobby on July 14, 2019, 10:13:18 AM
Thanks for the great pics. The place looks really interesting.
(Still waiting the group mugshot, though) ;)
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on July 14, 2019, 10:16:14 AM
Hi all - great day out- lots of photos and didn't want to bore you so here's a little video summary captures the mood! Thanks Nick for organising and great to meet NGF members! https://youtu.be/3le6wa2zrz8
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 14, 2019, 10:50:19 AM
super video darren

familiar faces. mick check the video ! we are all together at lu or at least come of us !
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: cjdodd on July 14, 2019, 12:22:40 PM








Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 14, 2019, 12:40:59 PM
Thanks for those chris. Enjoyable
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: RailGooner on July 14, 2019, 01:32:49 PM
My Flickr gallery of Fawley Hill - 13th July 2019 (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmJynaoc).
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 14, 2019, 01:52:22 PM
to helkp identify who is who :

1. cjdodd photos ( Not the youtube sequence ) look for the ' stray animal sign ' ******  in the GWR wagon bob tidbury
then theres a shot with Mike Daffy wearing a hat, his brother jim
and steve urry ( fardap )

DarrWestLU6 Video :

***********************
in the intro and title scene is me (crewearpley40)

at the pub :

nearest camera to the left of darren taking the shots with the glasses ; steve brassett, cjdodd with red t shirt, railgooner with the sun hat to the left of cjdodd. opposite railgooner is:
emjaybee, next to him talisman, and steve 's friend david


on the other table @

railwaygun nick robinson, his friend peter
myself

at fawley in darren's video

Me crewearpley40 in the opening title sequence
look for the capstan sign :

ray evans (bhenterprises ), bob tidbury, myself, railgooner

hope it helps identify
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: WillieJJ on July 14, 2019, 08:12:20 PM
Thanks from Will & Val for a wonderful day out.
We really enjoyed our time at Fawley Hill

If another visit is arranged for another time, we will be there!!!

Will & Val
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: emjaybee on July 14, 2019, 08:38:32 PM
Quote from: WillieJJ on July 14, 2019, 08:12:20 PM
Thanks from Will & Val for a wonderful day out.
We really enjoyed our time at Fawley Hill

If another visit is arranged for another time, we will be there!!!

Will & Val

It was nice to meet you and have a chat on the Guard's van.

:beers:
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Railwaygun on July 20, 2019, 11:56:06 PM
A souvenir of fawley

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/79/941-200719235537-796961298.jpeg)

Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 21, 2019, 01:23:00 AM
Nick thanks for organising. Please send regards to peter
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Fardap on July 22, 2019, 02:19:52 PM
Was away last week, brilliant day out thanks for organising it Nick. Just about to go through some photos will post here later.

Steve
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: Fardap on July 22, 2019, 04:13:09 PM
Link to the Gallery... maybe... - Nope can't figure it out, is there not just a link button or something I am missing? - if someone can let me know how to just put a link to a gallery would be great.

Or maybe I have! https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=4262;u=5581 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=4262;u=5581)

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Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: crewearpley40 on July 22, 2019, 04:25:37 PM
Looks good thus far steve. Thanks for the memories pics to jog mine
Title: Re: NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...
Post by: RailGooner on July 22, 2019, 04:39:51 PM
 :claphappy: Glad you sussed it Steve. Crackin' photos. :beers: