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  1. Gloria Aldridge

    Gloria Aldridge Full Member

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    Hi Toto,
    Thank you for your lovely reply yes a great day was had by all.
    Many thanks ,
    My kindest and best regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Hi everyone,
    Just a quick update regarding Crantock Model Railway Show yesterday 22nd a fantastic time was had by all members and general public alike excellent feedback from the organisers from people saying that the people outside running za portable steam railway how friendly everyone was.The weather was great except for a strong breeze but all went according to plan.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    I hadn't realised just how big the layout boards are, proper engineering :tophat: mr Brunel would be very impressed!

    Pete.
     
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    Hi Pete,
    Yes I think he would :avatar:all the corner tables have their own separate legs which are bolted and slotted into place, the bridges are laid separately which are resting on ledges of 4 other tables with their own legs.takes about an hour with a little bit of help to set it all up ready for running. My partner is outside now building an add-on steam up table instead of on the actual layout.Hoping it will all be ready and working for the first week-end in July for Padstow Show which is a 3 day event.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Hi all,
    Just to let you all know our portable Garden railway will be on show from Friday 5th 6th and 7th of July 2019 in the model tent at Padstow Vintage Rally Show. All welcome if on holiday in Cornwall please pop in nd see us.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Hi everyone,
    I was just wondering if any members are on holiday in Cornwall next week, as we are looking for anyone that could help us out at Padstow Rally. Some of our members are unavailable owing to family commitments if so please let me know by Wednesday July 3rd please.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Good morning one and all,
    Just to say we are all sorted with volunteers for Padstow Show this week coming. Thank you to those who saw my request for help.
    My kindest and best regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Hi,
    Another Steam Rally looms this Week-End at Stithians Showground near Truro.If anyone is down this way please pop along and say hello.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Hi everyone,
    Just an update to say that we have just returned from another 3 day Steam Fair with a trophy for best model overall our portable railway all down to my partner who built it and our members who supported us over the 3 days.
    Regards,
    Gloria
     
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    York Paul Staff Member Moderator

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    Wonderful news Gloria... all hard effort pays off in the end. :cheers::tophat::thumbs:
     
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    Thank you York Paul ever so much yes I agree hard work does pay in the end its my partner who deserves all the credit.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Congratulations Gloria :thumbs:, it's always nice to have our efforts recognised, well done to your partner for the hard work :tophat:.

    Pete.
     
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    Good evening everyone,
    A further update as promised. Here is a photo of what Santa brought me for Christmas. Hope you all had your wishes too.
    Kindest regards,
    Gloria.
     

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    Think I need me glasses... but... is that a garratt?
    Look forward to seeing it steaming Gloria!
     
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    Hi Andy,
    Yes it's a K1 built by an ex member of our society and our local group. I think the photo should open up to larger picture.
    Kindest regards,
    Gloria..
     
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    A further update to my earlier post, I should have mentioned I had a K1 Garratt delivered to me by Santa.This was built by a private engineer of our local group. Hopefully might be on display at Peterborough Garden Railway Show in April.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
    Gloria. 20191225_140019.jpg .
     
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    That looks amazing Gloria :thumbup::thumbup:. I will definitely look forward to seeing it in the flesh at Peterborough!!!!!

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
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    Just reward Gloria, its a just reward for all that hard effort you have invested in driving forward the live steam group in Cornwall. :tophat::tophat: What a lovely present and may that bring lots of pleasure to you and others when she steams.:thumbup:
     
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    Thanks ever so much and for the thumbs up. Looking forward to meeting you as well. It will be on the Model Stock Loco Stand which is in between Roundhouse and Loco Boxes Stands.That's where they were last year and the year before, once I receive the floor plan I will let you know.
    Regards,
    Gloria.
     
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    Thank you ever so much York Paul, yes it is a beautiful loco my pride and joy now it's never been in steam since it was built. it's all down to my partner really who is the Area Co-Ordinator for Cornwall I am only the Secretary. My partner deserves the praise for all the effort that was put into getting the group off the ground as it were although the Cornwall group was run by a lady before. But not on the scale of members we have now and hopefully will Increase with more members, but my ex GWR days are helping things along with the knowledge I had gained with different ideas how a real railway used to work ,I know it's all different know with modern technology.
    My kindest and best regards,
    Gloria.
     
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