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FAREWELL TO 2008...

Discussie in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' gestart door Roger Dimmick, 31 dec 2008.

  1. Roger Dimmick

    Roger Dimmick Member

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    Well, that's another year nearly over - and, to bring the curtain down on 2008, I've just uploaded some 'linesiding' photographs of the post-Christmas F&WHR trains...

    These can be found in my 'F&WHR - December 2008' collection...

    I've managed to get through the whole month without taking a single photograph inside Boston Lodge Works, which makes a refreshing change - and it also means I've had plenty of exercise to work off the seasonal indulgences!

    Luckily, I've been able to take advantage of the cold (but, unfortunately, snow-free) weather conditions - so there are plenty of atmospheric photographs!

    Take a look - if you're interested, of course! :wink:

    Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year to one and all...
     
    Roger Dimmick, 31 dec 2008
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  2. ipod

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    Happy New Year to all involved in the fickle world of narrow gauge. ;-)
     
    ipod, 1 jan 2009
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  3. triassic

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    Bloody good ridance to 2008, the most uneventful year of my life :smt078
     
    triassic, 1 jan 2009
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    And 2009 to look forward to - you aint seen nuffin yet!

    As sterling becomes a third world currency so brits can't afford to travel abroad, this could be good though for steam railways in this country, as people still want to take holidays.

    John
     
    nanstallon, 1 jan 2009
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  5. SillyBilly

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    Not True, Ha Ha, fooled you!
     
    SillyBilly, 6 jan 2009
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    Edited due to Silly being silly! ](*,)
     
    Meiriongwril, 6 jan 2009
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    ipod Well-Known Member

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    Edited due to Silly being silly! ;-)
     
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  8. MrHillingdon

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    Some nice photos Roger. It's good to see you were able to get out and about and take the sun with you!

    Best wishes,

    Paul
     
    MrHillingdon, 7 jan 2009
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  9. Roger Dimmick

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    Thanks for the comments Paul...

    Luckily, the sun stayed out for New Year's Day as well. So I was able to get photographs of the last day of WHR passenger services till March 28th.

    The results can be found in my 'F&WHR - January 2009' collection...

    Here's to much more 'linesiding' in 2009... promises to be a fascinating year!
     
    Roger Dimmick, 7 jan 2009
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  10. SillyBilly

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    Certainly does, what with Linda's boiler having had its hydraulic test, it may well get back on the ground this year!
     
    SillyBilly, 7 jan 2009
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  11. Roger Dimmick

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    Only if they can figure out how to get it off the setting table..! :-k
     
    Roger Dimmick, 7 jan 2009
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  12. jtx

    jtx Well-Known Member

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    Fine photographs, Roger. I don't suppose you have any on 29.12.08, do you? The conditions were identical and I was on the footplate with Mr. L.

    Regards,

    jtx
     
    jtx, 12 jan 2009
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  13. Roger Dimmick

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    Thanks... sorry, no photos from 29th - I was on 'domestic' duties preparing for a parental visit! 8-[
     
    Roger Dimmick, 13 jan 2009
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  14. Nexuas

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    Ah, the annual cleaning of the house?
     
    Nexuas, 13 jan 2009
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  15. Roger Dimmick

    Roger Dimmick Member

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    Ermmm...

    :oops: :oops: :oops:

    ... possibly

    :lol:
     
    Roger Dimmick, 13 jan 2009
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