virtual crazy gang, part II

Tom Alexander · #**1676** 25th November 2017, 07:06

Look what I found when doing my inspection of the lazarette.

Perhaps Sir William can explain to those who have joined recently.

billyboy · #**1677** 25th November 2017, 08:26

cant say as I am familiar with that one....kind of reminds me of someone though.

Varley · #**1678** 25th November 2017, 11:44

Erm. And who might that be Sir W?

billyboy · #**1679** 25th November 2017, 23:22

Animal from the Mupet show Varley. The teeth and the beard are him to a tee.

YM-Mundrabilla · #**1680** 25th November 2017, 23:33

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Yep....wipe it with an oily rag then get the bacon and eggs on the go ha ha ha

Followed by hanging the billy on the end of the pricker ..........

Filled with water from a canvas water bag, of course.

billyboy · #**1681** 26th November 2017, 04:01

we had a 30 minute hang up one night on a Ballast working. Bucket upside down to support the shovel and two nice pork pies on shovel to warm through. Just then the Brighton paper train blasted past us throwing sparks high into the air (Bullied) this caused a slight blow back. Quick and natural reaction of the driver opening the blower valve to compensate......Bye Bye Pork Pies!!.

YM-Mundrabilla · #**1682** 26th November 2017, 05:44

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Originally Posted by billyboy

we had a 30 minute hang up one night on a Ballast working. Bucket upside down to support the shovel and two nice pork pies on shovel to warm through. Just then the Brighton paper train blasted past us throwing sparks high into the air (Bullied) this caused a slight blow back. Quick and natural reaction of the driver opening the blower valve to compensate......Bye Bye Pork Pies!!.

Hope the pies didn't clinker before they went up the chimney.....

Tom Alexander · #**1683** 26th November 2017, 05:54

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Originally Posted by billyboy

we had a 30 minute hang up one night on a Ballast working. Bucket upside down to support the shovel and two nice pork pies on shovel to warm through. Just then the Brighton paper train blasted past us throwing sparks high into the air (Bullied) this caused a slight blow back. Quick and natural reaction of the driver opening the blower valve to compensate......Bye Bye Pork Pies!!.

Sorry to pick the fly sh1t out of the pepper again, but surely you mean Bulleid ??

Tom Alexander · #**1684** 26th November 2017, 05:58

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Originally Posted by billyboy

cant say as I am familiar with that one....kind of reminds me of someone though.

That is the original packaging of White Gloss, as supplied by Dom. The back side looked like this:

billyboy · #**1685** 26th November 2017, 06:25

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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander

That is the original packaging of White Gloss, as supplied by Dom. The back side looked like this:

Oh yes, you are right. I forgot about that. (
Knocking on a bit these days)

billyboy · #**1686** 26th November 2017, 06:26

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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander

Sorry to pick the fly sh1t out of the pepper again, but surely you mean Bulleid ??

Yep. My favorite locos in my Southern Railway days Tom. Pre 1962 of course. transferred onto the cross channel ferrys then...LOL

McCloggie · #**1687** 26th November 2017, 11:10

Well Bulleid learned his trade under Gresley at the GNR/LNER!

He did however have input into the best locos of all time - the A4s!

Sorry but am about to become a bore at the bar!

McC

billyboy · #**1688** 26th November 2017, 11:43

A bore at the Bar? have another bottle! you are speaking my language dear chap. dont worry about the others. I have already invoked Rule 55 ha ha ha.
60% cut off full regulator... Steward! keep the drinks coming theres a good chap!

Farmer John · #**1689** 26th November 2017, 15:52

I used to run down from school to watch a Black five pulling the Slow Carlisle, but we have all had our moments.

What is it with Wagner and Steam? Was Valhalla steam heated?

Farmer John · #**1690** 26th November 2017, 15:57

Tom, your last two pics came through at an unviewable size (or is it just me). Any chance of a small enlargement? (I have had this request in for years, but in a different context. If either could be fulfilled, I would be pleased, though one is becoming less urgent as time passes).

billyboy · #**1691** 27th November 2017, 00:11

Morning RED17. How are you today?

billyboy · #**1692** 27th November 2017, 01:01

Hmmmm, Another Aplicant coming up the gangway, Wonder if Tmac will take him on....

Tom Alexander · #**1693** 27th November 2017, 05:53

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Tom, your last two pics came through at an unviewable size (or is it just me). Any chance of a small enlargement? (I have had this request in for years, but in a different context. If either could be fulfilled, I would be pleased, though one is becoming less urgent as time passes).

Sorry, FJ -- that's the way I copied them in the first place. Increasing the size just seems to break up the pixels. If I ever figure it out, I'll repost.

Tom Alexander · #**1694** 27th November 2017, 06:42

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Originally Posted by billyboy

A bore at the Bar? have another bottle! you are speaking my language dear chap. dont worry about the others. I have already invoked Rule 55 ha ha ha.
60% cut off full regulator... Steward! keep the drinks coming theres a good chap!

Just a little titillation for you steam injuneers -- bring back memories, Sir William??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNx-c7zUV8E

McCloggie · #**1695** 27th November 2017, 07:24

That will keep the Southern guys happy. Try looking for "60009 Union of South Africa" on YouTube for an A4.

I think Sir William and I will be reminiscing for a bit.

Another bottle for me please Steward and one for Sir William so we can cry into our drinks while we discuss the decline of the steam locomotive.

McC

YM-Mundrabilla · #**1696** 27th November 2017, 07:40

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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander

Just a little titillation for you steam injuneers -- bring back memories, Sir William??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNx-c7zUV8E

Few steam leaks (exhaust sream from valve glands ??). Never be allowed to continue on the Golden Dreamer.
Always been intrigued with British locos not having headlights (to see the road ahead) but rationalised this against vacuum brakes on the basis that no point seeing what you are going to hit as you will hit it anyway!
Putting on train proof hi viz shirt and immediately departing down the yard.

YM

billyboy · #**1697** 27th November 2017, 10:57

Memories indeed...great loco's they were...with a good driver they could work wonders.

Are you on this site?..... http://www.railwayforum.net/index.php same owners as this site and SN

McCloggie · #**1698** 27th November 2017, 13:07

Yeees. Zaank you wery mush Zir Wiium.

Same again please stewad! Zisis gweat fun!

Have been considwewing a night's entwetainmen but the concept of pole dancing loco drivers in their underpants is pwobably not a good idea.

I will work on something different!

McC

Tmac1720 · #**1699** 27th November 2017, 15:52

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Hmmmm, Another Aplicant coming up the gangway, Wonder if Tmac will take him on....

NOPE !!!! looks far too much like my old journeyman.... scary memories

Injun room crew is now fully staffed... Me (boss) Squeek (thinks he's boss) Eric ( doesn't know who is boss) with the addition of twin rabbits Numb Nuts and Nibbler who don't give a monkeys who's boss. Normal service resumed as usual and all requests for injun movements responded with the customary response " feck off we're busy down here"

Farmer John · #**1700** 27th November 2017, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Tmac1720

the customary response " feck off we're busy down here"

Tmac, you silver tongued old charmer, you have never lost your touch. You do keep things going round though, even if it's only giving everyone flu about every six months, just to give us all something to moan about. I see you have your little crate outside the funnel suite door, with a marker set to "5 pints Blackbush". It shall be done.