The Rail Enthusiast thread

[Smurfy]

Is that a 'no' then?

The sad thing is that the only locomotive I own is an N gauge Mallard, in Garter Blue, with red wheels (it was given to me). I also have a small loop of track and 3 or 4 maroon carriages.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Is that a 'no' then?

The sad thing is that the only locomotive I own is an N gauge Mallard, in Garter Blue, with red wheels (it was given to me). I also have a small loop of track and 3 or 4 maroon carriages.

Garter Blue and Maroon coaches? Are you some sort of a FREAK or something??

 

[Smurfy]

Yes, I agree, it would make an interesting change on one of them, but have you HEARD even a fraction of the froth generated by The Flying Moneypit being painted the same?

Personally I find everyone getting into such a tizz over it quite frankly hilarious!

Last time I was at NRM I asked one of the 'explainers' why the Flying Scotsman had been allowed to consume such vast quantities of cash (given that there are plenty of other viable projects). Their response was that many donations had been made on the basis that it would be steamed, and so there was a certain obligation to continue, even though the bills keep piling ever higher.

 

[Smurfy]

Garter Blue and Maroon coaches? Are you some sort of a FREAK or something??

Preserved railway or steam special, take your pick.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Fools!! Retire it I say! 'Stuff and mount it' I say and let other more worthy projects get the limelight instead I say!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Preserved railway or steam special, take your pick.

Should be Teak though! .... Especially with red wheels!!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Fools!! Retire it I say! 'Stuff and mount it' I say and let other more worthy projects get the limelight instead I say!!

Which projects would you like to see done instead?

 

[Smurfy]

Should be Teak though! .... Especially with red wheels!!

Actually I think there is a set of teak coaches, but no one's allowed to travel in them at mainline speeds. I don't think they meet modern safety standards.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Which projects would you like to see done instead?

Helping the more neglected corners of the collection such as the class 311 for a start!

There are a few modern image traction exhibits they own that are in a terrible state, and what's more, nobody seems to give a flying fcuk, just so long as a certain other flying thing is ok.


A fantastic case in point was the Merseyside Class 502. It was an absolute SCANDAL, and yet, nobody cared. It has now been taken over by a group who are THANKFULLY now restoring it instead.

 

[Smurfy]

Which projects would you like to see done instead?

A lot of people might like to see a streamlined locomotive on the mainline. The static exhibit is part way there.

 

[Smurfy]

Helping the more neglected corners of the collection such as the class 311 for a start!

There are a few modern image traction exhibits they own that are in a terrible state, and what's more, nobody seems to give a flying fcuk, just so long as a certain other flying thing is ok.

Most people visiting NRM probably want to see steam locomotives. I'm not saying that's an excuse though.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Most people visiting NRM probably want to see steam locomotives. I'm not saying that's an excuse though.

I agree, but as you say, its no excuse!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Having Duchess Of Hamilton back on the mainline in its 'Flying Bathtub' guise would be nice to see, I agree! Pair it with an A4 on the mainline and... Ohh la LA!

 

[Smurfy]

Having Duchess Of Hamilton back on the mainline in its 'Flying Bathtub' guise would be nice to see, I agree! Pair it with an A4 on the mainline and... Ohh la LA!

Time to take a cold shower MDB!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Time to take a cold shower MDB!

My shower is that I'd still rather see more modern image things seen too though.