Yelrow Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 If you read the older posts, you will find that most of us regulars already know each others ages,and in some cases condition of health, as it often comes up . It is fairly obvious from the times of postings, that we cannot still be working. It is to my mind a good thing eg positive, as the advice normally given is from bitter experience, and likely to be well thought out. Also I believe from hornbys point of view It is very positive that people our ages, with generally income to spare are investing in new technology, good for the brain. i think it would be a good thing to have our ages , in our signature, but knowing my fellow posters, there will be at least one discontented response john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailor Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Now't wrong with age guys and girls , in my case (56) young in mind but most certainly stiff in body but my new Railway is helping with all the bending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It's pretty easy to tell the age of some people when they keep on harping about locos they had new as a kid 60 years ago. I'm 65 Jailor and not stiff in body and have a mental age of about 16. I'm sure Graskie will be along soon with some sort of crude remark and PP with an insult. Can't believe they haven't responded yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Wtd, nor me ,I expected graskie by return of post, john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 At my age I feel very stiff, but in all the wrong places! There.......is that the sort of thing you expected from me? Happy now?War baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Graskie, glad you did not disappoint, too modest to give your age,john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It's enough that he apparently started a war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailor Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You guys always give me a smile, keep up the good work. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Smiling is OK Jailor, start to worry when the maniacal laughter starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 MLOL!I am as old as the hills but not as old as I feel? How old am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As old as your tounge and a bit older than your teeth. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sorry, Roger, but I haven't got a tounge (lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Ahh, now you come to mention it...My first train set was the ubiquitous Princess Elizabeth with Custard and Cream coaches. I know it came from Gamages in London and my lovely dad got them to swap the black engine for the green one. My uncle bought me tons of extras including the TPO set which my brother later came to work on the real thing as a sorter. I must have been about 10 so your spot on with 60 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I think a check of the ears might be in order WTD. For me, the maniacal laughter only stops when I shut the cover on the iPad. But then, it might just be me?I don't remember the locos as you lot do, they weren't here. I do remember standing on the bridge getting enveloped in steam and smoke as the train passed underneath. And I do remember Christmas morning when the Tri-ang set was there and how hard it was to get the infernal battery pack to actually make connection to those battery terminals. Fortunately I managed to get a transformer after not too long. A check of the birth certificate might suggest I'm 68, but tell that to the twenty something I beat on the squash court last night. And I still referee the game at a much higher level than I play, in fact I have ever played. Now that keeps you young if you don't give in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morairamike Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Meanwhile back on the farm in the real world .................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailor Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Suppose we should move this back to railway questions then start a "stiff or not stiff, old or not old" section!Now although in wrong section and trying to talk railway again I ask the following. 3 in 1 oil, to use or not? I keep reading conflicting answers everywhere I look. I notice in my service sheets from Hornby it tells me to use 3 in 1 as I have just bought some is it OK ? I ask you Gurus of modeling.Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 That's exactly the same set I had, also from Gamages, but the black loco. Also had a Dock Shunter and the TPO set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I would recommend you purchase some oil from one of the retailers such as Hattons. 3 in 1 is too thick. Just for info WD40 IS a big NO. Sewing machine oil would be far better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I've got some "Halfords Cycle Oil" which seems to be similar to 3 in 1. Hope that's OK too? I also considered getting some sewing machine oil as this is less thick. Feedback appreciated.How about point motor lubrication? I just fitted a couple of brand new Peco points with Seep motors. Had a hell of a time adjusting position one to get it to move both ways under power, then gave it a squirt of WD40 and now working fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 HiI recommend you visit your local model shop and obtain oil and if needed white grease specifically sold for model railway use.3 in 1 types of oil are IMO too thick for models. WD40 style of spray oils are just not suitable as they will over time go thick and form into a lump of messy gunge! You need to be very sure any lubricant used is suitable for use on plastics as some will start to melt or discolour plastics!One thing to remember when applying oil is.. If you can see it (the oil) its probably too much! Immediately blot up any surplus oil with the aid of a piece of kitchen paper or a tissue etc. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Cycle oil is far to thick.. Consider how large the bearing are on a cycle compared to a model loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailor Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Cheers guys sound advice, strange Hornby say use it on service sheet and I was totally confused at advice from various forums some saying yes some saying no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Yep, I did think that was the case. Haven't used it yet so will see what my local model shop has to offer when I visit this week. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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