Wolfie
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Post by Wolfie on Mar 31, 2019 11:36:02 GMT
Hi, I'm Graham Mealand I am originally from east london (yeah im one of those southern softies  ). Just shortly after i had to retire from work due to health, so i turned to engineering as a hobby. Hope to chew the fat with you all at some point  |
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timb
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Post by timb on Mar 31, 2019 15:34:19 GMT
Welcome Wolfie, is there a particular brand of ME you like - Locos, Stationary tools etc?
We all like pictures of current and past models, please feel free. Info on posting pictures under the general tab!
Tim
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 15:37:17 GMT
Hi Graham
You'll find a wealth of helping hands here as you progress into the hobby. Model engineering covers many subjects, please feel free to share with the group your particular interest, I'm sure that you will find others doing the same thing who may be able to help with any questions that may appear along the way.
Welcome sir..
Pete
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Mar 31, 2019 20:25:17 GMT
Welcome Wolfie, I look forward to your input.
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dscott
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Post by dscott on Apr 1, 2019 5:55:57 GMT
Hi Wolfie,
We visited Bury several weeks ago! Says it is a Bury Bury nice place for Poetry in the tram Station!
Lovely Steam Railway visited and what a collection of Beer Mats in the Station Roof!
David and Lily.
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Wolfie
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Post by Wolfie on Apr 15, 2019 7:19:23 GMT
We visited Bury several weeks ago! Says it is a Bury Bury nice place for Poetry in the tram Station! Lovely Steam Railway visited and what a collection of Beer Mats in the Station Roof! Hi, It's much better than london. Did you get to the market? (Wed,Fri&Sat) I cannot confirm, nor deny my involvement in one or two during my drunken rampages  |
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Wolfie
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Post by Wolfie on Apr 15, 2019 7:20:17 GMT
Welcome Wolfie, I look forward to your input. Hi, I wouldn't hold your breath lol. |
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Wolfie
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Post by Wolfie on Apr 15, 2019 7:30:17 GMT
Hi Graham You'll find a wealth of helping hands here as you progress into the hobby. Model engineering covers many subjects, please feel free to share with the group your particular interest, I'm sure that you will find others doing the same thing who may be able to help with any questions that may appear along the way. Welcome sir.. Pete Hi Pete, The family and i went to Leeds SMEE, Shame about them losing their ground. Met a great group of people. As for my interests, well i've done the odd bits here and there. Couple of Stuart engines, a hit n miss, but nothing large scale. After the LSMEE visit and seeing how much the "Trouble & Lids" (yeah thats real cockney rhyme-n-slang) enjoyed it. I've decided on a train and not a tractor. During a conversation with her indoors, im looking for a train plans for a 2-8-2 or a 4-6-0. Mainly because we want to name it after her father "Minko" or Aunt "Rouja" which were names given to 2 trains from Bulgaria. |
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Apr 15, 2019 18:34:50 GMT
There were not many 2-8-2 (among others LBSC's 'Zoe' springs to mind, but I've never seen one). 4-6-0 are much more prevalent, there is a (not very comprehensive) list here: |
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dscott
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Post by dscott on Apr 17, 2019 0:16:49 GMT
We got to Oldham early the next day and as the Exhibition was not yet open set out as the only Englishman for miles to explore!
Found the Market and among the sellers found a local who took pity and sold us a lovely hammer and some Ashpan friendly bent long nosed pliers. Now people crossed the road to avoid the new arrivals as we carried them back to the car.
We were still early and got tickets 001 and 002! Lovely show but not many visitors on the Sunday.
Spent far too much, got caught on You Tube spending via a card and met many great people.
David and Lily.
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