Hello

Grimpen · #1 5th October 2007, 22:24

Joined the forum a few minutes ago. I found it whilst Googling for "Slip Coaches". I'm 68 years old and have been interested in railways since I was about 8. I have a soft spot for the GWR and SR, having lived in their regions most of my life. However, the HR and M&SWR are both favourites as I knew and travelled on their routes in their steam hauled days and sadly watched as the HR was desecrated some 40 odd years ago. My only claim to fame is that I travelled on the last train (night-sleeper ex Inverness) on the Waverly Line. Since Beeching I take every opportunity to explore wherever rails once shone.

I hope that I may be able to answer the odd question and will certainly "join in" if I have anything to offer.

**G6 UXU** · #2 5th October 2007, 22:37

Good evening Grimpen and welcome to the Forum.

Chris.

locojoe · #3 5th October 2007, 22:47

Hi Grimpen welcome to the forum I also remember steam from the 1950/60s my main interest is LNER.

Upney Sidings · #4 5th October 2007, 23:05

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Originally Posted by Grimpen

However, the HR and M&SWR are both favourites as I knew and travelled on their routes in their steam hauled days

Welcome to the group Grimpen. Are you aware of this interesting and useful web site? http://www.swindonsotherrailway.co.uk/

I have specialised collections of both MSWJR and HR luggage labels.

Mike

Trev · #5 6th October 2007, 00:39

Welcome to the forum Grimpen. Nice to have you on board. Feel free to join in as often as you like, we're a very friendly bunch.

swisstrains · #6 6th October 2007, 09:45

Hello Grimpen and welcome to the forum.

**John H-T** · #7 6th October 2007, 11:32

Hi Grimpen,

Welcome to the forum.

I to have an Interest in the Highland Railway so look forward to you posts.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

andersley · #8 6th October 2007, 13:30

Hello Grimpen and welcome aboard. I am 65 years old so also remember steam days with affection, but I am in LNER land.

paul miller · #9 6th October 2007, 14:57

Hi Grimpen,
Welcome to the forum. As I have said many times, we oldies have seen the most wonderful things on rails.
I enjoy looking at places that have lost the rails as well. Put me on an old trackbed and my imagination will add the missing bits.
Enjoy the forum.
Paul.

EuroStar · #10 6th October 2007, 17:24

Hi and welcome to the forum, Grimpen

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