I have watched the video - Alex's driving seemed a bit fast on camera compared to being on the locmotive. Never mind. Perhaps the cameraman had has video speed...
GM in charge of CBE sign in. Congratulations after 3years and 3 months you have finally succeeded. There was absolutely no point in this mornings meeting. From...
Hello All, Today Pamela & the steam crane were prepped up ready for next weekend. Don Cook & myself are planning to steam the crane on Saturday morning and...
D9521 is back together with the bonnet being lowered back into place yesterday. A few small jobs still to do such as an oil change in the compressor and some...
I must have missed something, teach me to stay away for so long. DR From: barryislandrailway@yahoogroups.com [mailto:barryislandrailway@yahoogroups.com] On...
I have been asked by Mrs Sloane to advise you Colin is 31 years old on Tuesday. With all his injuries and illnesses if he was a loco he would be on his way to...
Message for Phil & Nick. We'd like to use Nick's photo from the DMU day showing all the DMU's outside the Barry Shed. The one that was in the mag.(no 10 of 52...
Poor old Colin, He does have similarities to a 31 actually; he's got a bit of a skinhead, is normally covered in black oil and he limps around holding...
hi all i have wednesday off this week from work as i now work for B&Q is anyone going to be at plymouth rd on wednesday also, i can come down to the transport...
Hi Rob, I'm sure people will be at Plymouth road on Wednesday. In the unlikely event that they are not, any help at the station would be appreciated. As for...
Tuesday update. 47768 now has a working speedo and vigilance. Only one second mans seat to fit and it is ready for weekend. A run was made via the sand road to...
How did Colin's birthday celebrations go? Did he eat all the cake?!! Wonder how you got the speedo to work? Does the 14's speedo no longer work....?!!!! Nick. ...
Hello, YES, they did ALL the Thomas the Tank cake!! (even the white chocolate face, when Col knows that white choc is my favourite!) A cake for 18 demolition...
Hello Mrs S, No point looking in the fridge for leftovers today then. I wonder what Austin's plan was? Nick ... From: colin_sloane <colin_sloane@...> ...
Good morning folks. More video work beckons. Any advice on special workings would be appreciated, as I don't want to be in the wrong place at the wrong time....
Hello Mike, As for the press, I have'nt heard anything but I can check with Janet later. Special Workings: The 47 is doing a brakevan ride at 0915 each day...
Mike, As far as can be ascertained, no-one is coming from the press - but you never know of course! Nick ... Janet later. ... from BI over to Woodhams and...
It is becoming increasingly apparent that a role is emerging at Plymouth road for a Volunteer Co-ordinator. As the bulk of the volunteer presence is based at...
Nick, I am more than willing to help Brian on the Per Way side of things whenever required. I think Brian is aware of this but I'm not so sure now. I'll try...
Thanks Phil, I saw Brian today actually but I'm sure our paths will cross tomorrow and I'll pass on your message to him. Nick ... whenever ... I'll try and...
The diesel mob are having breakfast at Morrisons tomorrow (Fri 8th June) before the now traditional pre-Transport Festival Friday workparty. 0830 kick off,...
Just a very quick email to advise that 47768 developed a small fault late today which might result in it not running brake van rides tomorrow (Sun). If your...
Update on the 47 Fault traced to number 5 motor contactor and number 5 motor is now isolated. Fingers crossed for a smooth run tomorrow. At present, 47 brake...
Colin, Well done! Glad it's business as usual (almost!) for tomorrow. I said that Mrs Sloane would know what was wrong, especially after reading the wiring...
Hello Nick Thought you might like this picture of the good looking brake van man. Best wishes Jamie -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private...
Jamie, I don't look all that happy do I?!!! I put it down to being in deep conversation. Thanks for the pic, I'm sure that will end up on a noticeboard in a...
Hi Nick Anytime you're stuck just give us a call. Mrs S ... ________________________________________________________________________ ... who knows. Yahoo!...