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Forum: Railway Modelling 19th December 2009, 20:56
Replies: 6
Views: 5,496
Posted By ROUGH TOR
£145 for the standard issue. It has been a VERY...

£145 for the standard issue.
It has been a VERY expensive year.
4-Cep has taken a large chunk of my readies, had to have a green and a Blue/Grey one of course,( happy days-proper trains on a proper...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 19th December 2009, 20:52
Replies: 16
Views: 7,099
Posted By ROUGH TOR
They do in fact have their own website, type...

They do in fact have their own website, type "Bring back British rail" into your search engine , google or whatever one you use,and it will go to it.
I will have a look and see what the address...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 27th November 2009, 19:01
Replies: 16
Views: 7,099
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Bring Back British rail Campaign.-Facebbok

I see on facebook there is a group which has started a campaign to bring back British Rail.
They have a petition running on No10,s petition site (the Government onlione petition page) which seems to...
Forum: Railway Stations 10th October 2009, 21:37
Replies: 40
Views: 22,483
Posted By ROUGH TOR
St.Pancras gets my vote too. The exterior is...

St.Pancras gets my vote too.
The exterior is just incredible, absolutely awe inspiring.
The interior is, well, ok I suppose, but look more like a shopping mall rather than a railway station, it...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 6th October 2009, 09:04
Replies: 30
Views: 30,444
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Indeed it is possible to gap an 8 car at Victoria...

Indeed it is possible to gap an 8 car at Victoria on the South Eastern side of the station, despit Network Rail,s assurances to the contrary! :(
Forum: Narrow Gauge 4th October 2009, 21:37
Replies: 148
Views: 50,184
Posted By ROUGH TOR
If I might make a suggestion at this point...

If I might make a suggestion at this point please,
Perhaps a more dispassionate and objective statement of-
A) Exactly what it is you are trying to achieve
B) What actions have been taken and...
Forum: Railway Modelling 1st September 2009, 20:09
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Ok, all done now at last. There are several...

Ok, all done now at last.
There are several locos, lots of coaches and track plus a few buildings.
I will get it all cleaned and photographed and update the list in due course, it will all be...
Forum: Railway Modelling 31st August 2009, 20:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Yes, there are several buildings and bits,...

Yes, there are several buildings and bits, platforms etc.
I will have a tally up when I get to the end of the boxes, only 3 to go now, had a day off!
Cheers
Forum: Railway Modelling 31st August 2009, 13:02
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Still wading through it, mostly track and trucks,...

Still wading through it, mostly track and trucks, some Dublo tinplate coaches, Hornby pannier tank and several 0-4-0 tanks in various guises, the odd diesel that kind of thing.
Mind you, there are...
Forum: Railway Modelling 29th August 2009, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
List updated.

List updated.
Forum: Railway Modelling 3rd August 2009, 22:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
No, in fact the flipping pile keeps growing! ...

No, in fact the flipping pile keeps growing!
More coaches and trucks, the odd loco, and even some ancient Hornby Dublo stuff has surfaced, and we are STILL finding more.
Cheers:)
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 6th July 2009, 09:32
Replies: 10
Views: 5,713
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Indeed. It could even have a London terminal...

Indeed.
It could even have a London terminal at, say, Marylebone.
Perhaps a new station at Nottingham too, we could call that one Nottingham Victoria perhaps?;)
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 2nd July 2009, 23:02
Replies: 16
Views: 6,622
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Were we really so bad as British Rail? ...

Were we really so bad as British Rail?


Davat:D[/QUOTE]

Oh well said that man!:)
The short answer is "no" BR was everything today,s "Micky Mouse Railways " are not.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st July 2009, 20:24
Replies: 16
Views: 6,622
Posted By ROUGH TOR
It will do, I know what you meant!

It will do, I know what you meant!
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st July 2009, 13:01
Replies: 10
Views: 5,713
Posted By ROUGH TOR
How about a direct route, built to Continental...

How about a direct route, built to Continental loading gauge, from , say, Sheffield and/or Manchester to the Channel Tunnel at Dollands Moor?
Passenger trains by day, Freight traffic by night round...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st July 2009, 12:48
Replies: 30
Views: 14,991
Posted By ROUGH TOR
(I liked it so much I chucked my career in to...

(I liked it so much I chucked my career in to become a driver on the SouthEastern :eek: )[/QUOTE]

:) :) Bet that cured you!
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st July 2009, 12:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,858
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Ha ha:) What a 319 needs is a visit to the...

Ha ha:)
What a 319 needs is a visit to the scrapyard, along with the rest of the infernal museum pieces.
One way.
Good units, but they have been well hammered and it shows.
Oh, and the...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st July 2009, 12:24
Replies: 16
Views: 6,622
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Smile East Coast Main Line Nationalised.

I see reports this morning that National Express are having their franchise for the ECML taken away, seemingly because they are no longer prepared to subsidise the route.
Hmm.
Wonder if they will...
Forum: Railway Modelling 1st July 2009, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By ROUGH TOR
A few Model Railway bits for sale.

Hello All,
*********ALL DISPOSED OF ********
We are having a belated clear out at home.
There a few bits and bobs either left over or duplicated from the family layout, please pm me if anything...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 6th June 2009, 20:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,858
Posted By ROUGH TOR
Don,t forget the Class 319. Pretty much DC with...

Don,t forget the Class 319.
Pretty much DC with a pan too.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd June 2009, 20:33
Replies: 11
Views: 5,803
Posted By ROUGH TOR
OOPS! Must admit to not having read the...

OOPS!
Must admit to not having read the briefing notes on them yet.
They do have a high pitched whine, certainly at low speed.
Well The one I picked up did(193), whether it is supposed to or not I...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd June 2009, 15:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,803
Posted By ROUGH TOR
I fetched a 465 back from Ashford which had the...

I fetched a 465 back from Ashford which had the new Hitach traction package last weekend.
Can,t say I noticed that much difference in prformance, but it was probably reliability issues that were...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 12th November 2008, 18:44
Replies: 12
Views: 6,136
Posted By ROUGH TOR
"The mystery excursion to Blackpool will leave...

"The mystery excursion to Blackpool will leave from platform 4"
Forum: Railway Modelling 10th November 2008, 20:52
Replies: 20
Views: 9,108
Posted By ROUGH TOR
These are the ones I remember, Pug City Of...

These are the ones I remember,
Pug
City Of Truro
BR Mogul ( STD 4 2-6-0)
Schools Class (Harrow)
Prairie Tank
Evening Star
Deltic Prototype, ( don,t think Airfix released this one but Dapol...
Forum: Railway Modelling 10th November 2008, 12:57
Replies: 20
Views: 9,108
Posted By ROUGH TOR
I have one of those too, nice little model. ...

I have one of those too, nice little model.
Especially so given the age of it.
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