It's my Birthday - check out my presies!

gdandridge · January 22, 2014, 01:29:41 PM

Hey,

It's my birthday today.

41 for my sins.

Anyway the Mrs bestowed me with gifts. What a lucky man I am!

Gavin.

silly moo · January 22, 2014, 01:33:04 PM

Happy Birthday

and many more.

Very nice presents.

Caz · January 22, 2014, 01:39:57 PM

Happy birthday Gavin, what lovely pressies especially the Deltic.

Tank · January 22, 2014, 01:40:42 PM

Happy birthday! Hope you have a great day.

Newportnobby · January 22, 2014, 05:09:42 PM

Happy Birthday, Gavin - nice pressies

gdandridge · January 22, 2014, 05:20:38 PM

Thanks Guys,

Looking forward to playing with the new Deltic Prototype when I get home from work. Quickly ran it round the test track this morning. It seemed very smooth and has some lovely detailing.

What stock to run it with though?

Gavin.

bluedepot · January 22, 2014, 06:41:26 PM

happy birthday and nice deltic!

tim

scotsoft · January 22, 2014, 06:54:41 PM

Happy Birthday Gavin and I know you will enjoy your DP1.
I have had mine for a few months now and it runs really well

cheers John.

Alex · January 22, 2014, 06:58:56 PM

Happy Birthday Gavin. Have a pint on me.

Geoff · January 22, 2014, 07:24:29 PM

Happy Birthday young man.

jonclox · January 22, 2014, 07:34:02 PM

Happy birthday

davieb · January 22, 2014, 07:45:11 PM

Happy Birthday Gavin

You will be pleased with your Deltic, I know I am

dave

port perran · January 22, 2014, 07:51:30 PM

Birthday wishes.
Enjoy your pressies !

daveg · January 22, 2014, 08:02:50 PM

Happy Birthday Gavin

I have a DP1 and have no idea what it should pull! Someone will tell us I'm sure but:

Here's a simulator 'movie' link
BR DP1 Deltic In Detail

Looks like the simulator is suggesting maroon MK1s but happy to be corrected.

Here's an extract from a BBC webpage:

Deltic weighed over 100 tons5 and was almost 70 feet (21 meters) long. It could reach 100 mph and was the pinnacle of diesel locomotive design. It was originally planned for use on the Midland region; however, plans to electrify it meant that DP1 was introduced to the Eastern Region to replace some of the Gresley Pacific6 steam trains. The Gresley steam locos were some of the most sophisticated and elegant examples of steam locomotives in the world. The express locomotives, which included the A4 class, of which Mallard was a member, could easily top 100mph.

As well as offering the speed to be able to replace the steam trains, Deltic was probably the only locomotive elegant enough to replace the A4. Besides, the locomotive could generate a cloud of smoke that even a big steam engine would be proud of.

Dave G

gdandridge · January 22, 2014, 09:21:25 PM

Thanks again eveyone for the birthday wishes.

... and Geoff.

Quote from: Geoff on January 22, 2014, 07:24:29 PM
Happy Birthday young man.

I think being referred to as a young man has made my day.

Quote from: daveg on January 22, 2014, 08:02:50 PM
Looks like the simulator is suggesting maroon MK1s but happy to be corrected.

Maroon MK1's sound plausible. No doubt someone will put us right if that's not correct. I'll have to do a little research of my own.

Having studied the Farish DP1 tonight I must say I'm very impressed. The level of detail is stunning and it really looks the part. I'm also amazed just how long it is! Think it might the longest loco I own - it really is a beast!

Seems to have a lot of weight to it as well so I'm presuming it'll have good traction power!

Gavin.