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Hello members, i have thought it's about time i had a name for My New Layout, i can't keep calling it that forever lol.

So i have thought of some names which i feel my be suitable, but if any member can think of a better one i will take it on board. I do have a favourite "Long Valley" but i have had so much good response from members on both my layouts i would like to involve them in my decision.

:thankyousign:        :)

Hi Steamie+,

Sorry but I forget which is your layout as so many on here (link or description) as would help my brain with a name.

Thanks weave  :beers:

We need to know where your layout is based. For instance if it was in Wales you might want to call it Cwmhir which may be Welsh for long valley. Maybe Nansbras in Cornish (apologies to Cornish speakers if this is wrong. Langdale might work for northern England.
What I'm suggesting is maybe find an ancient expression for long valley in the area of the country you are modelling.

North West Lancashire, if you look at my layout it may give you ideas.

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=2676;u=5847 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=2676;u=5847)

Getting ready for work now, see you all later.      :)

How about 'Lunedale'?

Quote from: newportnobby on January 24, 2017, 09:53:46 AM
How about 'Lunedale'?

Is that not more Lancaster way Mick, but good name it's a possible.    :thankyousign:

Quote from: Herzel on January 24, 2017, 11:09:38 AM
Of the choices you've given, I like "Long Valley". It depends how the scenery works out though, like if it is a valley with that long viaduct over it (assuming I'm looking at the right pictures).

Cheers,
Ivor

You are Ivor, bit disappointed i haven't had a better response with over 156 views, but only 12 votes, still i am grateful to all the members who have taken part and suggested other names.      :thumbsup:

Well the poll was  bit disappointing still only 12 votes out of over 176 views, still i have 2 names to go with and i will make a decision later today when i meet up with NPN for a brew. Thanks to everyone who voted, it is really appreciated.     :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Hi Steamie+,

What about Teaton Valley, Cupperville, or (PG) Tipton on the Kettle to Carlisle railway  :).

Seriously though, I voted for Long Valley as couldn't think of anything else as I don't know that part of the world at all and think it's nice if a name has local meaning.

12 votes isn't bad. I've seen worse. The British public voting, naaah.

Enjoy your brew. Will still try and think of something on my ciggie breaks.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Quote from: weave on January 28, 2017, 10:21:43 AM
Hi Steamie+,

What about Teaton Valley, Cupperville, or (PG) Tipton on the Kettle to Carlisle railway  :).

Seriously though, I voted for Long Valley as couldn't think of anything else as I don't know that part of the world at all and think it's nice if a name has local meaning.

12 votes isn't bad. I've seen worse. The British public voting, naaah.

Enjoy your brew. Will still try and think of something on my ciggie breaks.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Thanks weave, Tipton on the Kettle to Carlisle is pretty good..haha.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

If any more suggestions come in i will consider them and i will say which one has got my final vote on Sunday. Then how do i change the heading on my Thread with the new name... :pleasesign:    help Mods.   :thumbsup:

Just go back and edit your first post ;)


Paul

Well after a think it has come down to two.

"Long Valley" or "Longdale"

"Longdale"  being a combination of "Long Valley" and Lunedale from a suggestion by Mick.    :thumbsup:

Hi Steamie

To be honest, the names on your list are all pretty bland I'm afraid. I suggest that your name doesn't have to be sensible, or local, or non descript, but I think it is better to be something that is more memorable. Weave's suggestion of Tipton on the Kettle to Carlisle is a good one. Anyway, you don't need to be in a rush to choose a name. After all, you can always change it later if something 'better' comes  along.

Webbo

Quote from: Webbo on January 29, 2017, 06:58:29 AM
Hi Steamie

To be honest, the names on your list are all pretty bland I'm afraid. I suggest that your name doesn't have to be sensible, or local, or non descript, but I think it is better to be something that is more memorable. Weave's suggestion of Tipton on the Kettle to Carlisle is a good one. Anyway, you don't need to be in a rush to choose a name. After all, you can always change it later if something 'better' comes  along.

Webbo

Thank you for your input Webbo, i don't really need to i know, but i want a name to the layout, MNL is just like a lot of others really...boring. Sensible and the rest are really what i think is best for me, don't get me wrong, Weave's is brilliant but to long for me, short and sweet just like me...lol.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hi Steamie+,

Forgot to post yesterday but was watching the football results and Blackburn were playing Blackpool so thought maybe Blackmere Valley or summit like that.

Just an idea.

Cheers weave  :beers:

How about an anagram of your names - Rod and Anne e.g.
Randone
Rondane
Dranone
Nordane
etc

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 11:35:19 AM
Hi Steamie+,

Forgot to post yesterday but was watching the football results and Blackburn were playing Blackpool so thought maybe Blackmere Valley or summit like that.

Just an idea.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Mere means lake or pond or maybe swamp and burn means stream in ancient language. Black probably means dark rather than black. So Blackmere Valley would mean valley with dark swamp - sounds scary!
Many old town names are descriptive in ancient languages used in this country. One of my favourites is Solihull. Quite a posh place now but the name means "muddy hill".

Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 12:37:59 PM
Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

I have heard it may not be the most prim and proper holiday resort in the .U.K.

Quote from: Chris Morris on January 29, 2017, 12:41:58 PM

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 12:37:59 PM
Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

I have heard it may not be the most prim and proper holiday resort in the .U.K.

A masterly understatement, Chris :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :laughabovepost:

Quote from: newportnobby on January 29, 2017, 11:50:53 AM
How about an anagram of your names - Rod and Anne e.g.
Randone
Rondane
Dranone
Nordane
etc

What about NEN ROAD (Nen being Egyptian for ancient waters), or NEN VALLEY ROAD. I dunno. I'll stop now.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Hi Steamie

Lots of good names coming out. Thinking about it, I suggest you might consider naming your layout after its viaduct which is such a prominent feature. So your layout could be 'something' Viaduct. A viaduct could have all sorts of names including those of prominent 19th century railway engineers/entrepreneurs, someone else you admire from then, or a place name of some sort.

Just a thought
Webbo 

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 11:35:19 AM
Hi Steamie+,

Forgot to post yesterday but was watching the football results and Blackburn were playing Blackpool so thought maybe Blackmere Valley or summit like that.

Just an idea.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Quote from: newportnobby on January 29, 2017, 11:50:53 AM
How about an anagram of your names - Rod and Anne e.g.
Randone
Rondane
Dranone
Nordane
etc

Quote from: Chris Morris on January 29, 2017, 12:30:02 PM

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 11:35:19 AM
Hi Steamie+,

Forgot to post yesterday but was watching the football results and Blackburn were playing Blackpool so thought maybe Blackmere Valley or summit like that.

Just an idea.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Mere means lake or pond or maybe swamp and burn means stream in ancient language. Black probably means dark rather than black. So Blackmere Valley would mean valley with dark swamp - sounds scary!
Many old town names are descriptive in ancient languages used in this country. One of my favourites is Solihull. Quite a posh place now but the name means "muddy hill".

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 12:37:59 PM
Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

Quote from: Chris Morris on January 29, 2017, 12:41:58 PM

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 12:37:59 PM
Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

I have heard it may not be the most prim and proper holiday resort in the .U.K.

Quote from: newportnobby on January 29, 2017, 12:49:50 PM

Quote from: Chris Morris on January 29, 2017, 12:41:58 PM

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 12:37:59 PM
Hi Chris,

Blackpool is the scary place. Have you ever bumped into a hen night!  :)

I have heard it may not be the most prim and proper holiday resort in the .U.K.

A masterly understatement, Chris :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :laughabovepost:

Quote from: weave on January 29, 2017, 04:14:55 PM

Quote from: newportnobby on January 29, 2017, 11:50:53 AM
How about an anagram of your names - Rod and Anne e.g.
Randone
Rondane
Dranone
Nordane
etc

What about NEN ROAD (Nen being Egyptian for ancient waters), or NEN VALLEY ROAD. I dunno. I'll stop now.

Cheers weave  :beers:

Quote from: Webbo on January 29, 2017, 07:32:38 PM
Hi Steamie

Lots of good names coming out. Thinking about it, I suggest you might consider naming your layout after its viaduct which is such a prominent feature. So your layout could be 'something' Viaduct. A viaduct could have all sorts of names including those of prominent 19th century railway engineers/entrepreneurs, someone else you admire from then, or a place name of some sort.

Just a thought
Webbo 

Thank you all for your input, now you have made it even harder for me to decide..lol.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: seriously there are some brilliant names suggested and i have some thinking to do on it. I do like your idea Webbo about putting Viaduct, it does seem right.

Thanks again everybody, this is the best and brilliant Forum..... :) :) :) :)  :thumbsup:

Well i have got a name for my layout with Anne's help i asked her what name she liked and it is.............


                                           Roedann


So the layout will be called Roedann Viaduct.

After all Anne has been a tower of strength for me over these last few years and though it is only a model railway layout i think it is fitting that she had a choice in the name.

Thanks to all the members for their great contributions and comments, it is a pleasure being a member of such a great forum.

Steamie+