Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2025, 09:40:33 PMStrange to just go after the one type of diesel

Very funny!  I almost laughed out loud when I read that!  While it may be true that in 1972 I was at the peak of my powers, some peaks can be fairly modest.  One way or the other, it's been all downhill ever since.   

Quote from: crewearpley40 on June 05, 2025, 09:49:33 PMIan maybe referring to the happy days and the Peak of his days not the early ones. I also believe quyte a few 45 / 46s were based at York or Gateshead depots I recall

According to my 1964 Locoshed Book, Gateshead (52A) had all the Class 46 Peaks from D166 to D193 and I saw all of them.  Rather than York, the other Peak stronghold in the North was Leeds Holbeck 55A. 

However, York and Gateshead were home to many Class 40 diesels in 1964. 

Ian
(Past his peak but still going)

Quote from: icairns on June 06, 2025, 02:17:04 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2025, 09:40:33 PMStrange to just go after the one type of diesel

Very funny!  I almost laughed out loud when I read that!  While it may be true that in 1972 I was at the peak of my powers, some peaks can be fairly modest.  One way or the other, it's been all downhill ever since. 

Quote from: crewearpley40 on June 05, 2025, 09:49:33 PMIan maybe referring to the happy days and the Peak of his days not the early ones. I also believe quyte a few 45 / 46s were based at York or Gateshead depots I recall

According to my 1964 Locoshed Book, Gateshead (52A) had all the Class 46 Peaks from D166 to D193 and I saw all of them.  Rather than York, the other Peak stronghold in the North was Leeds Holbeck 55A. 

However, York and Gateshead were home to many Class 40 diesels in 1964. 

Ian
(Past his peak but still going)

thanks Ian. Appreciated. I had a laugh too when I read mick's post and yes I remember the 40s based in the area.

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2025, 09:40:33 PM

Quote from: icairns on June 05, 2025, 08:08:27 PMI lived in Gateshead for many years during my peak trainspotting days

Strange to just go after the one type of diesel  

Where is that facepalm emoji button when you need it....

Quote from: cmason on June 06, 2025, 02:37:48 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2025, 09:40:33 PM

Quote from: icairns on June 05, 2025, 08:08:27 PMI lived in Gateshead for many years during my peak trainspotting days

Strange to just go after the one type of diesel  

Where is that facepalm emoji button when you need it....

 

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 06, 2025, 10:21:29 AM

Quote from: cmason on June 06, 2025, 02:37:48 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2025, 09:40:33 PM

Quote from: icairns on June 05, 2025, 08:08:27 PMI lived in Gateshead for many years during my peak trainspotting days

Strange to just go after the one type of diesel  

Where is that facepalm emoji button when you need it....

 

I was thinking there should be one with the "like" and other selected emoji waiting for selection at the bottom of each post.... so whenever there is a groaner the appropriate reaction can happen instantly ... 

It's in the 'More' emojis, Colin

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 06, 2025, 02:57:03 PMIt's in the 'More' emojis, Colin

Thou misunderstandeth sire! I dost mean it would be useful in the limited list of 8 instant reactions at the bottom of each post. A "groan" of "facepalm" would be good for instantly reacting to certain allegedly humorous comments 

I have a bigger problem on my phone. The second lot of smiley thingies are there, except when I access them, they instantly scroll down to the loco's and stuff, and won't scroll back up. So they are, in effect, inaccessible.

Quote from: cmason on June 07, 2025, 01:42:23 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 06, 2025, 02:57:03 PMIt's in the 'More' emojis, Colin

Thou misunderstandeth sire! I dost mean it would be useful in the limited list of 8 instant reactions at the bottom of each post. A "groan" of "facepalm" would be good for instantly reacting to certain allegedly humorous comments 

Not sure it's high on Tank's list of priorities to poll us as to which ones to have for instant access but my belief is the 'Thumbs Down' emoji is far too much for a 'groan'.
In the main, I try to keep 'groaners' in that thread

Yeah, I can't see Tank bothering with it, but may be wrong.

Renegade trolley.

While out at a playground with a GrandBealette yesterday (that's her in the background), I spotted this trolley parked there.

Now this playground is a long way from the bus stop and up a big hill. What the hell it's doing there is beyond me!

Looks like you're off yer trolley again

They call me The Trolley Whisperer

You're up early

Yet another typical 5.15pm day at the bowling club.... look at the traffic! 

Are they leaving the bowlo or trying to get in?

Cheers,

Chris