LCDR Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Sorry you don't win that point. Bach was only her stage name.It is a very interesting story. It is particularly significant in that the North East was way out in front of electrical progress, William Armstrong at Cragside, Charles Merz, Charles Parsons, Vincent Raven, just to name a few.Did you know that they privately built the first electrical supply 'Grid' which became the model for the power distribution system the whole of Britain has today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 She was born Catherine Bachman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Well done RJ!You see there was a model railway connection after all. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Was she a model as well, PP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Don't ask me - it's LC&DRs game!! He cheats though, he didn't specify 'real' as against 'stage' name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I bet you cheated and looked it up on the internet !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Just had notification from MRD that the last of my January 2013 pre-orders is on its way (R3207) - be interested to see whether the price is as quoted at the time of order? A bit worrying that the 2014 orders are already starting to trickle through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 My latest is in common with quite a few around here but boring just the same - RM ProPack. For those of you on General to whom the RM forum is as friendly and understandable as life on Mars, you have never seen so much fuss from whinges that a substantial upgrade to the product has in fact been a backward step. While some of the issues are legitimate of course, many are of the user's own making. And all the while the RM Support team are working literally 24/7 to provide answers on the forum, answer direct emails from users, log into their systems to fix problems and update the software to fix the inevitable bugs. Fantastic service, and with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 An interesting visit to The Gateshead Toy Fair yesterday.Purchases included a pair of Hornby 'O' Clockwork 0-4-0T. Pre-War LNER 623 and Post-War BR 82011 both with good mechanisms, the No. 40 had a very good body as well.Also bought a 1960s Scalextric Lotus racing car, a SPOT-ON Morris Bullnose, (both boxed), a Triang 'Hiawatha' , a mint boxed Triang TT 'Jinty' and a box of TT type B straight rails.I was on the look out for more Triang and Minic toys including clockwork ships and cars but didn't find any, York toy fair is next Sunday so I may be lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I guess I better do it!!!RailMaster Pro and it is brilliant ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronan Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi all,I got Track Master, Hornby track plans book which is good, track mat accessory #3 and the Hornby 2013 catalogue which I now have 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.All I need now is trackpack accessory #1 then I will have all of them 1-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twintop Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 For Xmas a Railroad Duke of Gloucester. For my birthday next month a maroon inspection saloon and a BG mark 1 in maroon. Plus - for now a Corrdor Brake Second MK 1 in maroon. Not just sure why I need any more coaches really - I am sure I promised myself I would not by anymore. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just had an email notification from MRD in Bristol, that my order has been picked - will normally get a further email to say it's been shipped - but what!! This will be the third this month - could be the 2-HAL in BR Green. I think Simon Kohler said at the beginning of the year, that it was Hornby's aim to get everything announced in 2014, delivered in 2014 - I'm getting worried that he might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I collected my first BR green 2Hal from Monk Bar about four hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfox4475 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 My latest loco purchase has been the long awaited LNER P2 2-8-2 Cock of The North.This a very good looking model and is very good a pulling 10 LNER TEAK COACHES WITH NO WHEEL SLIP. I am very pleased with it. The only thing I dont like is the new motor fitted. It not a resposive as the old one in the A3's and A4's. It needs more power to set off and then it ok. It is not affected by solo operation or pulling coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Not Hornby as such although they are soon to release the N2 mentioned here.My latest aqcuisition is a holiday lodge in Norfolk UK that has the MNR line passing 50m from my front veranda - bliss over the summer watching steam N2 #1744, and diesel Classes 33, 47, 56 and 73 hauling passenger stock past several times a day, whilst I tackled the odd pint or two to ward off the summer sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Mine arrived with the postman this morning - a very nice model. That leaves only five items left to arrive from the January 2014 orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_forward Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 2-hal has arrived! Just need to get a chip for it now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 P*c* Turntable arrived this morning along with a Labelle lubricating kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Ordered TTS Duke back in May, received email from supplier in July advising delivery due w/c 15 Sept. As nothing received, contacted supplier who advised they had run out of stock and hoped they would get some more 'soon'. Blasted shame, as this was a gift for a significant birthday. Only wish they hadn't emailed me with a projected date, as the family have been waiting to give this gift. I know that supplies don't always match the quantities ordered by the retailer, but very disappointing and a bit of a let-down, they could have advised me last week this info rather than wait for me to chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Did they know you wanted it by a certain date? I'm waiting for a blue box loco that was a birthday present from 2 1/2 years ago. Hope yours arrives soon, probably before mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi WTD,No, I didn't notify them of that, but since posting my comment (around 15 mins ago) I have received an email telling me they have now processed my order on a 2 day delivery! That'll teach me for griping, but delighted and restored the faith☺️ I was reluctant to moan, as I have a great regard for Hornby, but just had a momentary lapse! Anyway, I hope yours will now arrive promptly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 In my dreams Rodney. Enjoy your loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulver Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thanks, I will, but hope you get yours soonRod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Just tested my latest loco, a BR Southern Region plain black late crest class C 0-6-0 fitted with sound, front lamps and firebox flicker. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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