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Title: An amazing kind gesture
Post by: 1936ace on August 20, 2018, 08:59:06 AM
Hi everyone
Today I came home to a parcel from the UK. My wife rolls her eyes and says" let me guess I've bought nothing this week, it must be an old pre order from months ago"
Having nothing due I opened the parcel up to find three Maunsell coaches in olive green together with a letter
The letter and parcel was from Robbie Burns of Robbies Rolling Stock.
He wrote that he had read that I was a asking about Maunsell coaches and knowing that my dad was not well with liver cancer, made up three Maunsell coaches for my dad as a wish him well gift.
I was blown away by his kindness.
I have taken over the parcel for my dad and I think he was even a little teary as he read the letter.
He loves the coaches, they are spot on he said to say
Thanks Robbie you have made my dad extremely happy.
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Post by: Bealman on August 20, 2018, 09:02:39 AM
How cool is that? Awesome!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: BobB on August 20, 2018, 09:18:29 AM
There are some very good people in this world.
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Post by: Newportnobby on August 20, 2018, 09:52:26 AM
A truly heart-warming story. Thanks for sharing it.
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Post by: port perran on August 20, 2018, 10:11:42 AM
That is indeed a lovely gesture
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Post by: Philip. on August 20, 2018, 11:40:27 AM
Brilliant, well done Robbie  :thumbsup:

My best wishes to your Dad too  :wave:
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Post by: Skyline2uk on August 20, 2018, 11:52:28 AM
Lovely story, I must confess I am not very familiar with Robbie's work....to his Webiste....

I wish you and your farther all the best.

Skyline2uk

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Post by: 1936ace on August 20, 2018, 12:15:00 PM
To those not familiar to Robbie's awesome wagons, it's worth a look.
He has made quite a few wagons for me as gifts for friends as well as my parents. He also made some anniversary wagons for my parents as well.
His detail is spot on.
I can't thank this guy enough for what he brings to our hobby
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Post by: broadsword on August 20, 2018, 12:25:43 PM
Very nice tale !
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Post by: Drakken on August 20, 2018, 01:31:11 PM
What a lovely gesture  :beers:

I've ordered some transfers for a couple of wagons I wanted that have never been made from any of the big companies and they were excellent quality. Plus you get the feeling of these are very limited edition
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Post by: Train Waiting on August 20, 2018, 04:06:12 PM
Quote from: 1936ace on August 20, 2018, 12:15:00 PM
To those not familiar to Robbie's awesome wagons, it's worth a look.
He has made quite a few wagons for me as gifts for friends as well as my parents. He also made some anniversary wagons for my parents as well.
His detail is spot on.
I can't thank this guy enough for what he brings to our hobby

Many thanks for this information and for sharing the lovely story.  I'm delighted that your Dad is enjoying these carriages.

I'm not familiar with 'Robbies Rolling Stock' and will take steps to change that; forthwith.


Thanks again and all best wishes.

John
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Post by: Delboy on August 20, 2018, 04:42:56 PM
What a kind and thoughtful man.
I wish all 3 of you the best for the future. Keeping positive is paramount in your father's predicament.
I too shall acqaint myself with Robbie's website.
Dennis.
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Post by: Tank on August 20, 2018, 08:07:16 PM
Very kind of him indeed.  Well done Robbie!