Festive ales and choccies, the parody of 50 shades called '50 sheds of grey (three in a shed), a book & dvd set of Great British Steam and, most importantly, plenty of Rails vouchers to offset some of my pre orders and a voucher for our local model railway emporium (aka Chuckle Brothers).
Totally stuffed now after eating what seemed to me to be 2 x Christmas dinners :thumbsup:
What did Santa bring you?
Thanks to a staggeringly generous cheque from Mother-in-law I now have the cash to complete baseboards and buy track for Tintern - so watch the layout construction posts in the New Year!
Santa brought me the Cream and Brown Brighton a Belle. Somehow I have a spare decoder chip at hand. I got a bottle of Tanquerary gin to keep me quiet after lunch and some Hugo Boss smelly stuff. I also got from SWIMBO a couple of autobiographies - John Cleese and Guy Martin. Looking forward to my birthday presents in 12 days time.
A really nice day with my wife and daughter, my dinner cooked for me (and the dishes cleared), just some nice time for the 3 of us.
Nice pressies too of course.
The fat guy in the red suit brought me, Farish Tornado in BR Green, a rake of seven BR SR Mk I carriages, two BR Blue carriages, Great Central Station building, gents toilet block, covered waiting room, the covered stairway leading to the upper level, water tower and a single road TMD. :D
Well pleased.
Well all the Xmas parcels have yet to reach Tenerife, but my son's did and amongst other presents from him were a couple of Metcalfe kits to keep me busy and a year's subscription to Model Rail.
I know there are other n gauge items yet to arrive, so I will just have to be patient.
Looking forward to a quiet night in tonight, after a couple of very busy days & nights, and still recovering from last night's party that we threw at our home, and an enormous Xmas lunch today out with friends in glorious sunshine.
Turned really warm today (we have a Calima at present), so felt sorry for Father Xmas and his helpers in the heat as they gave out presents to over 50 children at the Poolside at 11am, which is a tradition we have here (see small selection of some of the photos I shot).
I was responsible for the Xmas music round the Pool, and announcing the results of the Xmas Poolside Raffle immediately following Santa's visit.
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I got nothing to do with trains, we have such a big family that by the time we buy presents for everyone there is no money left :doh: I cant buy for the Wife and she cant buy for me :worried: thats OK though all being well our present will come early Feb when we head off on a three week holiday in the caravan :claphappy:
A new updated solar powered weather station for out in the backyard - the old one carked it.
As I had to work yesterday Xmas was a bit quite(although the guys at the fire station made for a "fun" time)
Family get together the day before gave me some dvd's to watch on the train to work very happy!
Have a safe festive season
Bart
I got a class 58 from SWMBO plus some clothes and other goodies, nothing from my son haven't heard from him since April and he's changed his phone number.
So I must have really p****d him off over something. Never mind grandchildren will arrive day after boxing day there goes the peace and quiet
I found an Iwata Neo airbrush and an AS186 compressor under the tree this morning. That'll do nicely!
Nothing Model Railway wise but the usual selection of wine and choccy's,etc. :(
I was a naughty boy this year so Santa brought a lump of coal.
Fortunately my lovely wife put parcels under the tree containing three geeky t-shirts, a geeky Periodic Table beer glass, and a 10-base-pair Molymod DNA molecule kit. Seeing a DNA molecule on the Christmas Lectures on TV, aged 16, is why I ended up in Biotech, and finally owning one of my own is awesome.
The parcel from Hattons containing a Dapol Britannia (and a OO scale No. 17 Reading bus for my bus collection) that I bought myself hasn't arrived in time... Nor did the parcels from my disorganized kids!
The wife bought me...
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_19842.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19842)
'Nuff said... :laugh:
Well that's 2 Brighton Belles that have 'appeared' at Christmas, and I don't mean winsome women from the south coast :no:
Shame some pressies haven't arrived yet but it does look as if Santa got waylaid in Tenerife so hopefully they'll turn up soon. I reckon Only Me's son is getting waaayyy too much pocket money if he can afford a Western. My sister got me some hand made chocolate brussel sprouts and, I have to say, they're far better than the real thing and not as windy :laugh: :-[ Here's an old one...........
What's the difference between brussel sprouts and bogeys?
Kids won't eat brussel sprouts :-X
Quote from: Only Me on December 25, 2014, 09:47:30 PM
****She ... Oh the stereotyping of Model train enthusiasts :D
:oopssign: :sorrysign:
Just as well I didn't post in the gender/toys thread :-[
Santa brought me the Dapol Test Car 10 :D looks awesome, even with wrong number on the body side.
Steven
btw, merry christmas to you all
:NGF:
Val managed to guese that I wanted the umber/ cream Brighton Belle though I had to test it when it came a while ago just to make sure it worked of course.
Glenn got me a realy useless box I'm going to have fun building that it takes about an hour or two.
Mother in law gave me a Dymo label maker so I can now re do all of my control panel and some wheeling and dealing money ,so did my brother in law.
Lots of the usual stuff, from other relatives and friends.
The challenge from our friends in Canada not so difficult this year N gauge painters , some more people and a book on the Rocky Mountaineer
But Charlene and my future son in law gave me TWO tickets to go and see my favourite singer of all time RUMER in London in February,
All in all not a bad Christmas this year.
And as usual a fantastic Christmas dinner Val is good at This but has to ?? Have help from her Mother who usually THINKS she is helping but is actual fact in the way.
Hope you all done as well as me I can't wait to run the B B legally as you might say.instead of a sneaky TEST Run .
Bob
A bright red train, of course.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/34/thumb_19846.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19846)
Old-style Marunouchi metro line train, from the first underground line to be built in Tokyo after the war (and only the second, following the Ginza line, a more modern train from which is sitting next to it on the left). Some of them are still in use in Buenos Aires (http://halfzero.sakura.ne.jp/en/subte1.htm).
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on December 25, 2014, 11:04:06 PM
Hope you all done as well as me I can't wait to run the B B legally as you might say.instead of a sneaky TEST Run .
Bob
I managed to get a test run in before SWMBO purloined the 'Belle' as my Xmas present (hence the photo on the previous page showing the old station arrangement on "Dunestone"). Just need to get into the garage tomorrow and get it run in officially...
I did rather well this year....
....Highlights include a lovely sign from beloved to go on the door for the "Man Cave", a new 18 volt drill and associated bits from her parents and a couple of DVD sets from her sister. All this plus a huge stack of chocolate which should see me through to my Birthday with ease :D
On the N gauge front I did better than normal in terms of funds from Mother dearest, so I get the pleasure of some "me" shopping for the layout.
I see others did well, seasons best to you all.
Skyline2uk
...Santa brought me clothes, parfums and many typical Christmas cakes...but the Befana ( classic italian figure of Epiphany......the old woman ,very bad with a big nose, coming the night of 5th January on board a flying broom)..will bring me the Class 35 Hymek by Dapol.....
:NGaugersRule:
Marco
2 Castle Cement bogie wagons, 2 Autoballasters, plus a bunch of containers and some Oxford diecast lorries. Other presents stuck in the post but hopefully will arrive before my birthday.
My main present though is the wherewithal to pledge for 2 DCC sound 11 car Pendolino's
John P
Quote from: newportnobby on December 25, 2014, 09:51:28 PM
Quote from: Only Me on December 25, 2014, 09:47:30 PM
****She ... Oh the stereotyping of Model train enthusiasts :D
:oopssign: :sorrysign:
Just as well I didn't post in the gender/toys thread :-[
Y cant post there anyway Mike, some spoiled sport locked it :censored: :smiley-laughing:
Well I got DS64's and some micro switches plus 3 Metcalfe models, not forgetting socks, slippers a bottle of Glenmorangie, not forgetting a slate Royat Scot sign plus some shortbread biscuits with a Loco on the tin, all in all a very happy Christmas with my family.
Well hobby wise I got a Blackpool tram book, a book of WW1 light railways, a 16t mineral wagon and what I was really hoping for a class 22. Plus a great time with my family!
Santa's been kind to me!
Hi,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS2khYJZKwA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS2khYJZKwA)
Marx Brothers Collection, of course :D
Regards, Gerry 8)
The usual pressies,ie-; socks,beer, choc`s and 2 Midland bake vans and a very nice Princess Coronation class City of Bradfofd in BR black. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Mustermark on December 25, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
Fortunately my lovely wife put parcels under the tree containing three geeky t-shirts, a geeky Periodic Table beer glass, and a 10-base-pair Molymod DNA molecule kit. Seeing a DNA molecule on the Christmas Lectures on TV, aged 16, is why I ended up in Biotech, and finally owning one of my own is awesome.
Hi Mark.
Can the Molymod products be bought over the internet ?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Joe
Turning this thread around slightly - just received an email from Ebay asking me if I wanted to advertise anything in their "Unwanted Xmas Presents" section.
Can't say that I have, but not all the presents have arrived yet - have other Forum Members on here got any presents they would like to "pass on", and if so what and why!?
I did have a bit of a sore head yesterday - but wouldn't wish to pass that on to anyone. ???
Nothing railway related...
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Quote from: joe cassidy on December 26, 2014, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: Mustermark on December 25, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
A10-base-pair Molymod DNA molecule kit. Seeing a DNA molecule on the Christmas Lectures on TV, aged 16, is why I ended up in Biotech, and finally owning one of my own is awesome.
Can the Molymod products be bought over the internet ?
Yes, indeed... Would you believe, Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Molymod-W19755-Layer-Molecular-Model/dp/B005NWG6NU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419597949&sr=8-4&keywords=Molymod+dna (http://www.amazon.com/Molymod-W19755-Layer-Molecular-Model/dp/B005NWG6NU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419597949&sr=8-4&keywords=Molymod+dna)
Thanks Mark.
I'm hoping that if I give that to my son as a present he'll end up with a Nobel Prize !
Best regards,
Joe
Quote from: captainelectra on December 26, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
Nothing railway related...
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Is there a lot more room on the inside than appears on the outside? :-X
Not a bloomin' thing, spent the day on me tod sat at me PC, cooked me own frozen stuffed turkey breast, not that good, tasteless turkey, vile stuffing. Just another day, switched the stereo from Tuner to CD to get away from wall to wall carols.
Proper Grumpy Old Fart!
Almost as good as mine!!!
I got a jumper (too small and no receipt), aftershave (good stuff) and an Amazon voucher for £20. Grandbrats coming over for new year, so will get something from them then.
Chicken stayed in oven a bot too long, but otherwise OK. Now stuffed myself with chocs, nuts and various other Aldi Xmas goodies (cheapskate - moi?).
Socks, pullover, chocolate brazils, kindle voucher, brewery visit voucher and a bottle of single malt. on the railway front HID gave me a super wire stripper and a illuminated magnifying glass so I can get a better look at my C--k ups mistakes, I think she's dropping get something done hints!! :D
Nothing n gauge related sadly. Some clothes, chocolate and a little cash :)
My wife made a valiant effort by going to the bookshop run by "La Vie du Rail" (equivalent of "Railway Magazine") behind the Gare Saint Lazare in Paris.
She bought me two books, one was a collection of "humourous" letters of complaint to the SNCF, the other was about famous trains of the world, in which I learnt that the U.K. side of the Golden Arrow was run by the LNER !
Best regards,
Joe
The hang over from hell, remember to read the instructions that come with any medications you are one before having alcohol :doh:
Quote from: newportnobby on December 26, 2014, 02:41:13 PM
Quote from: captainelectra on December 26, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
Nothing railway related...
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:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Just remember that if you set the coordinates to materialise in Australia to pack some of your products! ;D :thumbsup:
Is there a lot more room on the inside than appears on the outside? :-X
Quote from: captainelectra on December 26, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
Nothing railway related...
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I dare you to go to the pub dressed like that !
Best regards,
Joe
My daughter gave me a Farish former GWR railcar, but unfortunately in early BR W region livery, and I am modelling pre 1948 GWR. I thanked her saying that as I already had one (at DCC Supplies being DCC chipped) I would see if I could convert it to a Parcels Express version. My son then gave me his present; a Langley GWR Parcel railcar conversion kit in white metal. I hadn't realised until that moment that they actually spoke to one another, let alone co-operated.
I'll ask this question under a separate heading for a wider audience too: as the new metal body can conduct electricity, is it still possible to convert to DCC? I ask because I am aware of the sensitivity of chips to shorting.
Seasonal greetings to all.
Technically my Duchess "City of Birmingham" was a present from Wifey and my mum collectively, but that never actually saw any wrapping paper! That was the only railway related pressie I got (apparently Wifey could not locate an RM annual anywhere).
I got lots of other nice non railway stuff including a couple of of tops, chocs, beers, wine and a bottle of Southern Comfort (All mine!!).
I have, however ordered a "Seaside Excursion" set as a present to my self (with Wifey's agreement), which I am currently waiting for - I can't wait to get my hands on the 4F!
Roy
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/15425778473_8c62778fca.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pv89vP)
My Dad contrimibuted to the 20. I also got a Metcalfe engine shed.
Friends,
Santa doesn't visit me any more! :'( Probably because I am not as innocent as others on here!!!
Anyway, my youngest stepson presented me with a voucher for (1) locomotive of my choice.
I have decided upon the quirky livery of the Dapol Class 66 in the children's livery.
http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=303 (http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=303)
Apart from that lovely thought I was given the usual socks, handkerchiefs and books!
Cheers Peter.
Welcome back Peter.
Hope your vision is now back to normal ?
Best regards,
Joe
Reading this thread has just reminded me of another advantage of living in a warm climate.
Nobody ever gets me socks, scarves, or pullovers anymore as they know they will never get worn, but if someone (like the kids) do get me clothes it is usually short sleeve shirts or T-shirts, or soft casual shoes, and those I will wear.
Quote from: joe cassidy on December 27, 2014, 07:01:47 PM
Welcome back Peter.
Hope your vision is now back to normal ?
Best regards,
Joe
Thankyou Joe,
Vision is still VERY limited and I am so glad I started in "N" gauge otherwise I wouldn't have purchased magnifying lenses!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Thanks again, Peter.
Having decided what to get with my Christmas money, some parcels on their way for me.
In the meantime, I decided to join the growing band of new 37 owners.....
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I was tempted to order one from Gaugemaster (10% off sale), but in the end I gt this example from my local shop. Was only a couple of quid more, plus I got to see it running.
The latter was a good choice as the first one we tried sounded very lumpy indeed :worried:!
A few bits of stock on order to go with this, will post on my layout thread soon.
Skyline2uk
I was lucky to get a set of 5 dvd's "the glory days of British Steam" which is very interesting although a bit sad to see the state of some loco's in their last days.I also was given a bit of cash so I might get another controller whileI have the cash. I have already bought a few bits in cluding a gf mineral wagon, some plastics for scratchbuilding, hopefully a signal box.
ps nice to see you back peter
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on December 27, 2014, 05:37:36 PM
I have decided upon the quirky livery of the Dapol Class 66 in the children's livery.
http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=303 (http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=303)
Cheers Peter.
I don't think you'll have any trouble seeing that one Peter!!
Her indoors got me a standard class 5MT managed to run it in a nd decoded runs really well. Treated myself to the flying scotsman that runs well having had to send the first one back. The bottle of port is still unopened from the sister in law as still drinking the oneI bought before Christmas. Looking forward to the 31st the big 65 and pension at last might treat myself to something ,'n' gauge but not sure what yet. Any suggestions, modelling 50's and 60's both steam and diesel. Happy New Year to you all. :claphappy:
Santa sent me a big credit card bill!!
I was very fortunate this year!!!
Rule 1 applies! :bounce:
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:)
Was hoping to have received a parcel from our friends in Liverpool by now with a Class 25/1 and other items in it but it has yet to arrive. It was a Xmas present to myself.
Will now have to wait a month as off on a cruise tomorrow to the Caribbean from Tenerife, and I don't think there any trains in the Caribbean Islands as I have been before, but there there other things there to keep me happy.
So it's goodbye from me till the end of January as flying back to the U.K. from Barbados to spend a few days with my daughter and her children before returning to Tenerife late January.
You never know I might call in Dutfields model railway shop in Chelmsford when we get there before catching a plane home - nice little shop and helpful staff who help me fill in the necessary forms to claim VAT back on my purchases.
Happy New Year everyone - have enjoyed being part of the NGF since I first joined just over 12 months ago.
Still haven't got our Xmas presents from said daughter - so that's another thing to look forward to in January, although she would have been better just hanging on to them till will we arrived in Chelmsford rather than post them to Tenerife.
Quote from: Dennisy on December 29, 2014, 08:17:39 PM
might treat myself to something ,'n' gauge but not sure what yet. Any suggestions, modelling 50's and 60's both steam and diesel.
Unless you are location specific, the stand outs seem to be:-
Dapol
Class 22 and 52
Farish
Duchess, 4F, Ivatt 2MT, J39, Class 25, Fairburn, Blue Pullman
Hornby (Arnold)
Brighton Belle
No doubt I've missed something as the above are just personal observations
A few more pressies I got this year.... :)
Been busy building some of the models! :D
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2 new duchesses, Hamilton and Bradford
And S&DJR Jinty is in the mail
My haul from Santa (Thanks mum!)
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(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/ChrisWV10/IMG_0152_zps82de168d.jpg) (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ChrisWV10/media/IMG_0152_zps82de168d.jpg.html)
:bounce:
Standard 5MT?
That's lovely :thumbsup:
Was toying with the idea of getting one of these with my Christmas money, but modern traction won out in the end. Still, in the future I may be going down the "railtour" route, so would be interested in running qualities.
:thumbsup:
Skyline2uk
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on December 31, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
My haul from Santa (Thanks mum!)
Nice haul! Those Oxford vehicles are very nice. Did you give you mum a list or did she just draw pot luck?
Cheers, NeMo
Not quite rail-related but Mrs. Squid decreed that we need a new and better camera for the spawn so Santa went out and found a Nikon D5300 with a normal lense and a zoom lense for a very reasonable price. Nicer camera than I've ever had before. No doubt I'll be able to experiment on the odd train or too.
Only 2 railway related pressies but they are good ones (I think)
I had hinted that I really needed a better soldering iron/station so I received
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MunwJ1dwMeA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MunwJ1dwMeA)
It did come without the pretty demonstrator though
Also got
The BBCs ''Indian Hill Railways'' on DVD
Not too much railway-related stuff...there never is I'm afraid!
Being away on holiday for much of December meant that minimal preparations were needed - fortunately my sister invited us over for Christmas dinner. I did get a 3-D jigsaw of Flying Scotsman, a new cello case (the old one was pretty much dead), a book about Harrison Birtwistle and a Sherlock DVD.
However, a couple of arrivals from Japan did turn up to augment the railway collection (although ordered some time ago) - a new Kato DD13 in blue livery and a diecast Keisei Tokyo Shuttle bus
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/Bus_zpsaf0f0f14.jpg)
Quote from: NeMo on December 31, 2014, 10:14:57 AM
Quote from: ChrisWV10 on December 31, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
My haul from Santa (Thanks mum!)
Nice haul! Those Oxford vehicles are very nice. Did you give you mum a list or did she just draw pot luck?
Cheers, NeMo
I print off my wishlist from Hattons and she chooses for xmas/ birthdays. She's now on first name terms with the staff there! :)
I got a Raspberry Pi... thinking of possibly using it to control points/signals...
Quote from: MattJ on January 01, 2015, 07:26:09 PM
I got a Raspberry Pi... thinking of possibly using it to control points/signals...
I'm thinking of having mine with custard!!
Quote from: Skyline2uk on December 31, 2014, 10:13:57 AM
Standard 5MT?
That's lovely :thumbsup:
Was toying with the idea of getting one of these with my Christmas money, but modern traction won out in the end. Still, in the future I may be going down the "railtour" route, so would be interested in running qualities.
:thumbsup:
Skyline2uk
I have the Late Crest version of the Standard 5 (73158 - now renumbered as a 'Standard Arthur') and it's a great runner. No problems with it whatsoever...
Quote from: talisman56 on January 01, 2015, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: Skyline2uk on December 31, 2014, 10:13:57 AM
Standard 5MT?
That's lovely :thumbsup:
Was toying with the idea of getting one of these with my Christmas money, but modern traction won out in the end. Still, in the future I may be going down the "railtour" route, so would be interested in running qualities.
:thumbsup:
Skyline2uk
I have the Late Crest version of the Standard 5 (73158 - now renumbered as a 'Standard Arthur') and it's a great runner. No problems with it whatsoever...
I have the green late crest 5MT - great loco!
Santa brought me renewed enthusiasm, the greatest gift of all.
This time last year I was ready for packing it in for one reason or another, but having had a break (but kept lurking here) I'm back. Some great looking loco's are now out but more importantly I've started to practice some of the modelling skills to make me more than just a collector/hoarder.
2015 will see me develop my test loop into a mini layout as such with various modelling features that I can hone my skills on for a future 'proper' layout.
You are not the only one Me Stevieboy, during my visit to my family, I have revisited the location for my next big project and deapite losing interrest for a while, a site visit has changed all that. I am now raring to go in addition to extra information through another forum. I am soon to be going home to develop a full track and then layout plans for the project which should be started really soon!!
Happy new year to ya all!!
Simon
Quote from: stevieboy on January 02, 2015, 04:34:37 PM
Santa brought me renewed enthusiasm, the greatest gift of all.
This time last year I was ready for packing it in for one reason or another, but having had a break (but kept lurking here) I'm back. Some great looking loco's are now out but more importantly I've started to practice some of the modelling skills to make me more than just a collector/hoarder.
2015 will see me develop my test loop into a mini layout as such with various modelling features that I can hone my skills on for a future 'proper' layout.
Well Welcome back! :D
I decided to buy myself a extra NCE cab controller for my layout. I ordered it from Digitrains on New Years day thinking I should receive it early next week, it arrived this morning with Royal Mail.
Digitrains what service and Royal mail did pretty good too. :)
Flu for the whole family :(
Quote from: GrahamB on January 03, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Flu for the whole family :(
You have my sympathies. I had a bout of Bronchitis pre Christmas and am still trying to shake the bugger off despite a course of antibiotics. Methinks another visit to the quack will be in order ::)
Quote from: newportnobby on January 03, 2015, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: GrahamB on January 03, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Flu for the whole family :(
You have my sympathies. I had a bout of Bronchitis pre Christmas and am still trying to shake the bugger off despite a course of antibiotics. Methinks another visit to the quack will be in order ::)
I'll probably have to visit the doc next week if it doesn't clear up as well. :(
Quote from: newportnobby on January 03, 2015, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: GrahamB on January 03, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Flu for the whole family :(
You have my sympathies. I had a bout of Bronchitis pre Christmas and am still trying to shake the bugger off despite a course of antibiotics. Methinks another visit to the quack will be in order ::)
I hope you both recover quickly
Graham
A very bad attack of Gout went to the quack and saw a Locum she told me that one of the other tablets I take for lowering my blood pressure was almost certain to be the cause of the gout and I was to stop taking it as of now looked it up and sure enought that's what one of the side effects were so I hope the gout goes away but I Might die of high blood pressure can't win whatever.
So I have to go down the shed to run my BB while I can .
Bob
Sorry to here about the above health "presents", hope all get better soon.
A bit late, but I have been spending my Christmas cash and now I have received my N gauge haul for this Christmas:
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I will be updating my layout thread and commenting on the 37/4 and 37/5 thread shortly.
But I will say something about the BAA's here....their loads are a bit fiddly arn't they?!
Skyline2uk
Quote from: Skyline2uk on December 31, 2014, 10:13:57 AM
Standard 5MT?
That's lovely :thumbsup:
Was toying with the idea of getting one of these with my Christmas money, but modern traction won out in the end. Still, in the future I may be going down the "railtour" route, so would be interested in running qualities.
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Skyline2uk
Have had a running in session and the 5 MT is a lovely smooth runner. Passes through set track points with no derailing and easily pulled a rake of 6 Stanier coaches round radius 2 curves. Very happy with it :thumbsup:
C. :)
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After reading how nice the new 4F is I decided to treat myself for Christmas, another plus you cannot have to many MK1 coaches.
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Just the standard sweets i get, but also some nice things aswell
DRS Class 37/4 Lord hinton, and some steam era vans and peco N.E bolster wagons,
also two italeri truck kits, bonneted 143 scania & a 3 axle scania 143 drop side, So got a conversion to do me thinks
Mark
Quote from: Skyline2uk on January 04, 2015, 04:35:40 PM
I will say something about the BAA's here....their loads are a bit fiddly arn't they?!
Skyline2uk
You're not wrong there, I've had one for about 2 years now and am yet to tackle the assembly side of things.
A bit late now, I know, but I actually got this working on Dec 27 but haven't got around to getting it on here 'til now.
The weather station that Santa brought... I love it! Here is the outdoor sensor unit mounted on a steel pole out in the back garden:
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...which transmits weather data to a receiver/screen unit inside the house:
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It displays indoor & outdoor temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, windspeed & direction, rainfall rate and amount, solar radiation and UV index. It logs all of this data, and by pressing buttons you can call up graphs so you can see trends over monthly periods. For example, this screen shows the outdoor and indoor temperature along with dew point over the period Jan 3 to Jan 6 this year (the scale up the side is degrees C):
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Finally, Santa didn't bring it, but we got a new car in the New Year.... just thought I'd throw that one in ;D
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That's a weather station ? Thought it was an alien spacecraft for a minute ...... :D
When me daughter went and bought it she thought it was a submarine!
But on a serious note, all the electronics & wiring are totally enclosed, a great advantage here when antipodian spiders decide to move in!
Don't mention the s******. I'm arachnophobic enough with UK ones !
Ha ha... but can you get these things in the UK? They are marketed under the "DigiTech" label. I should imagine they would be useful for yachtsmen and folk with solar panels on the roof.
However, I just take an interest in logging the weather in me own backyard! :beers:
Suggest this thread is now locked as Santa is now in hibernation again :hmmm:
George - nice motor. Keep an eye on Ann! ;)
My weather station is in 2 parts, well 2 pairs actually. I open one pair at the front of the house and one pair at the back. If there's water on the windows I forecast that it is either raining now or has done recently. If the top branches of the trees in the garden are moving then I forecast that it's breezy. If the trunk is moving then it's ruddy windy. If I see a yellow thing in the sky I add that to the previous 2 and decide whether to venture out or not. If there's no yellow shiny thing then I stay indoors. If the ground is white I stay indoors and turn on the heating. Simples!
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