MPH Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 Potential to be the new tinder thread "Can i park my train in your tunnel?"
howlinmadmurfdoc Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 I was at Retford (as I live about 10 mins away). Waited on a footbridge just outside the station as I read it wouldn't be stopping in the station.. But it did!.. Oh well, it stopped for water just under the footbridge before having to stop at a red light. Many people already at the front of the fence so I scaled it instead - Managed to sit on top of fencing which opens so I had no fence in my photos as it passed. .... Wonderful sight! Did anyone else see it today on the mainline? People were all over. It had to stop in Cambridgeshire because people were actually on the track. If not, what's everyone's favourite's then? Other than the obvious Flying Scotsman and Mallard I absolutely love Deltic's (I think they are class 55). Thracian: ========== Mallard without question - her speed record still stands and I've been lucky enough to see her several times both in service through places like Grantham and in the museum at York. She's a magnificent animal and the distinctive whistle of the streaks is never to be forgotten. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sjXC65e-xQ I've just finished reading a book about the building of the railways in Peterborough - a town where I was once employed - and the rivalries of the various entrepreneurs who made things happen. I finished in awe of their determination and conviction. People often seem to envy successful businessmen. But how easy it is to overlook the foresight they had, the financial risks they took and the nerve they showed to see things through despite all sorts of setbacks. For methey set an example in what's possible if you want it enough - a bit like Vardy really. Risky business too for the workers at times, as you gather when reading about the causes of crashes or of explosions when dismantling boilers in the loco sheds. But then the explosion at Didcot this week served to give timely example that industrial accidents are not just a thing of the past, for all the emphasis placed on health and safety now. I still travel on the Great Central occasionally and love to see the huge steam locos being loaded onto their roadway carriers at Quorn. One of the Britannia locos was the last one - Britannia itself or Duke of Gloucester and what awesome pieces of engineering they are. They had a special smell and presence. When I lived at Ratby one of the drivers would stop by my home and give me a lift to the station. Haha - imagination what would happen to anyone doing that now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Z5Wx-snlM It's the Oliver Cromwell that was at the GCR, it shares its time between the GCR and the mainline. The national railway museum in York is for a free entry museum is the best in the country, can't wait till the one at Birstall is built.
Thracian Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 It's the Oliver Cromwell that was at the GCR, it shares its time between the GCR and the mainline. The national railway museum in York is for a free entry museum is the best in the country, can't wait till the one at Birstall is built. Thanks for that - it was a while ago but I knew it was a Brit. Saw that a few other times too in it's mainline working days.
Mike Oxlong Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 Not really a train enthusiast but thought it looked magnificent this morning Curious as to why people refer to trains as "she", even when called the Flying Scotsman.
Izzy Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 Curious as to why people refer to trains as "she", even when called the Flying Scotsman. Yeah, a bit weird is that. But I've also heard people refer to their cars, motorbikes, boats and even their power tools as "she". "I've just bought this new cordless Bosch interchangeable screw driver - she's a right beauty"....
johnny the fox Posted 25 February 2016 Posted 25 February 2016 Sorry boys..... the only thing I want to see steam coming off... is my shight........to get excited by an inanimate object is beyond me...
Fox92 Posted 26 February 2016 Author Posted 26 February 2016 It's the Oliver Cromwell that was at the GCR, it shares its time between the GCR and the mainline. The national railway museum in York is for a free entry museum is the best in the country, can't wait till the one at Birstall is built. Agree RE National Railway Museum, I used to go all the time. Must have been 10 times at least. Probably going to go this year as I haven't been for years now. I thought the museum were restoring the train used in the Great Train Robbery too. Might contact them about that. I'd like to see that refurbished.
Fox92 Posted 26 February 2016 Author Posted 26 February 2016 Inter City reminds me of my childhood. Lovely
Mike Oxlong Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Yeah, a bit weird is that. But I've also heard people refer to their cars, motorbikes, boats and even their power tools as "she". "I've just bought this new cordless Bosch interchangeable screw driver - she's a right beauty".... Thought you were going to tell us that you refer to your partner as "he"
Rincewind Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I find it a little disconcerting that real ale drinkers are associated with bus and trainspotting.I know of people who went on CAMRA trips and spent the whole time at the station.
Haydos Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I get the fascination with old, powerful steam engines, they're fantastic looking and pretty cool imo but horrible looking 80's city trains....I don't get it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRTYNxtbnjI
Countryfox Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I find it a little disconcerting that real ale drinkers are associated with bus and trainspotting Speak for yourself soft lad !
notnow john Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Im a railway enthusiast and it always irritates me how many people use the word " train " when talking about the engine or locomotive.A train is the carriages pulled by the locomotive . Yes I do attend pedants annonomous .
Merging Cultures Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Not to be harsh, but isn't it all a little autistic? Not that there is anything wrong with being autistic mind, just wondering if most people who get involved with trainspotting have those tendencies?
MPH Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Sorry boys..... the only thing I want to see steam coming off... is my shight........to get excited by an inanimate object is beyond me... Like when a football hits the back of a net?
MPH Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Not to be harsh, but isn't it all a little autistic? Not that there is anything wrong with being autistic mind, just wondering if most people who get involved with trainspotting have those tendencies? Autistic people would be obsessed with something. Like for hours they would do the same thing over and over again. whether its one guy i know who would just go up and down in a lift all day ( if allowed) or playing with machinery.. And trainspotting, i would call not just being interested in the model of train but the exact number on the side of it and then writing it down in a book and marking it off. All i am seeing here ( other than the crazy in the video) are people talking about a hobby. or their liking for somthing. Kind of like football. Or kite flying or surfing, or any other thing that people like doing...
Merging Cultures Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Autistic people would be obsessed with something. Like for hours they would do the same thing over and over again. whether its one guy i know who would just go up and down in a lift all day ( if allowed) or playing with machinery.. And trainspotting, i would call not just being interested in the model of train but the exact number on the side of it and then writing it down in a book and marking it off. All i am seeing here ( other than the crazy in the video) are people talking about a hobby. or their liking for somthing. Kind of like football. Or kite flying or surfing, or any other thing that people like doing... Good explanation. Cheers. Quite jealous that people have a such a hobby that they are passionate about. I guess these days, beyond my children, I don't know what I am passionate about and can fill my time with.
DennisNedry Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Good explanation. Cheers. Quite jealous that people have a such a hobby that they are passionate about. I guess these days, beyond my children, I don't know what I am passionate about and can fill my time with. Does moving all around the world not keep you busy enough?
MPH Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Good explanation. Cheers. Quite jealous that people have a such a hobby that they are passionate about. I guess these days, beyond my children, I don't know what I am passionate about and can fill my time with. Foxestalk! The reality is though I don't have a hobby these days.... Unless my chickens count- feeding them and collecting eggs can be quite fun.
Merging Cultures Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Foxestalk! The reality is though I don't have a hobby these days.... Unless my chickens count- feeding them and collecting eggs can be quite fun. I know right! FT and now reddit.com/r/southafrica fill alot of my 'non' working time.
Unabomber Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Potential to be the new tinder threadAka off the rails
Nalis Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 The train fans should start a friendship with Lokomotiv Moscow.
Webbo Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 The train fans should start a friendship with Lokomotiv Moscow. Chuffing hell.
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