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  1. Mar 7, 2016 #1
    DordonWagonWorks

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    Hello new railway modelling chums.
    My name is Terry, I'm in my 40's and live in a small village in North Warwickshire, near the middle of England. I model British Rail 1957-63 but have an interest in most eras and many countries.
    I'm not so good with electrics, but I'm a keen kitbuilder/kitbasher for rolling stock and buildings.
     
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    paul_l

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    Hi Terry

    Welcome to the mad house, hope you enjoy yourself

    Paul
     
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    tanygaer

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    Hi Terry

    Pull up a deck chair and pour yourself a large tipple of your choice, make yourself at home..

    David
     
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    Ron

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    Welcome to the forum Terry :welcome:

    Cheers
    Ron
     
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    jakesdad13

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    Greetings Terry, welcome on board.

    Pete.
     
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    Kimbo

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    Greetings from WA Terry :cool:
     
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    SMR CHRIS

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    :gday: and :welcome: from Way down under .

    We're all about enjoying our various modelling bents their's a bit for everyone and look forward to seeing your little slice

    Again :welcome: aboard.
    The train leaves from Platform 1.
     
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    Toto

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    Hi Terry,
    Glad you on board. Find your feet and come back with some more information on what you are up to.
    Great bunch of guys on here.
    cheers
    toto
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Hi welcome from Nerja enjoy the ride

    Ian :welcome:
     
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    Glad you've joined Terry. I've only been a member for a few weeks and have learned a lot already. Very friendly and helpful people.
     
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    Toto

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    Glad to hear you are enjoying the Forum Bruce. I'm sure things will go from strength to strength.

    Great to have you all on board.

    Toto
     
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    60019Bittern

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    Welcome Terry from a very blowy (50 - 60mph winds) and very wet (horizontal rain) Plymouth. Looking forward to seeing your plans etc.
     
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    Gary

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    G'day Terry,

    Welcome aboard from Sydney. Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to. If I'm correct, 1957-63 is that short lived period of BR green ! An excellent era. :thumbup:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    DordonWagonWorks

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    Gary wrote:
    'G'day Gary,
    Thanks. 57-63 was the height of the diesel transition, with BR green diesels being introduced and taking over duties from steam. Even some of the most prestigious BR steamers were relegated to 2nd line or Departmental duties. So I have the scope to model a wide range of motive power and rolling stock.
     
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    paul_l

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    Even better in Scotland, where A4's + 6 coaches were used for the Glasgow - Aberdeen service

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Hi Terry,

    A man after my own heart. Same period as myself. I also have the beginning of a modern image interest as well.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    In the early 60's even the Catterick Flyer was hauled by an A4 occasionally, but I don't see where the Flyer bit came from. I used to pick it up at Bristol at about 8pm on Sunday evening and it got into Catterick Garrison at about 6.30 am. Monday morning, and some of the rolling stock on it was definitely ancient. Not built for comfort or speed. At the Garrison we transhipped onto 3-tonners to be taken to our various Barracks, so it meant a quick shower and change then off to breakfast.
     
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    mattc6911

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    Hi Terry and :welcome: Aboard mate , Sorry I wasn't around to welcome you in but I see the guys have given you a warm welcome, looking forward to seeing some more of your great work and 'Stealing ' some of your tips and techniques
    ( P.S Love the green as well :thumbs: )
    Cheers
    Matt
     

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