What did I see? big yellow train

[JB!]

Baz Tench said:

JB! said:

Yeah I'm ex WCML PWay, used to do the gun work around the tampers and work with techs and TQS. Also did tamping surveys and assisted with designs when in the tech office.

Are you Colas out of Rugby?

I am indeed.

Edited by Baz Tench on Monday 2nd March 18:10

Chances are we've worked the same shifts then!

[JB!]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

careful now, we're not welders!

[Baz Tench]

JB! said:

Baz Tench said:

JB! said:

Yeah I'm ex WCML PWay, used to do the gun work around the tampers and work with techs and TQS. Also did tamping surveys and assisted with designs when in the tech office.

Are you Colas out of Rugby?

I am indeed.

Edited by Baz Tench on Monday 2nd March 18:10

Chances are we've worked the same shifts then!

If the following names ring any bells, then most probably yes!

R.Parsons, I.O'Keefe, V.Foley, to name but a few...

Then there's the guys on the machines: R.Lineham, S.Evans, R.Swain, A.Smith, M.Nathan.

Sorry to bore any others here... .

[JB!]

Yep, I know a few of those names well! Small world...

[V8Ford]

JB! said:

careful now, we're not welders!

That story must have done the rounds at every depot in the country!

No mention of the good old MENTOR coach yet!

[Tonsko]

V8Ford said:

That story must have done the rounds at every depot in the country!

No mention of the good old MENTOR coach yet!

Spill!

[silverfoxcc]

If its a good story, then if names need changing, can it be told on here?

[Baz Tench]

silverfoxcc said:

If its a good story, then if names need changing, can it be told on here?

I heard it about 7-8 years ago now I think. Think brokeback mountain but with no tent or mountain.

Instead, put a welders Transit van and a renewals site in their place.

I've got no idea if it's true or not tbh.

However, A good rule of thumb when working on the railway is 'Believe half of what you read, and nothing you're told'.

[Yertis]

Baz Tench said:

A good rule of thumb when working on the railway is 'Believe half of what you read, and nothing you're told'.

or traveling on it, in my experience.

[Baz Tench]

Yertis said:

Baz Tench said:

A good rule of thumb when working on the railway is 'Believe half of what you read, and nothing you're told'.

or traveling on it, in my experience.

Ouch!

[Podie]

Baz Tench said:

Yertis said:

Baz Tench said:

A good rule of thumb when working on the railway is 'Believe half of what you read, and nothing you're told'.

or traveling on it, in my experience.

Ouch!

That's simply because the General populous couldn't actually cope if they knew the truth.

[Yertis]

Actually I used to love travelling by rail, and still would if FGW hadn't seen fit to cram everyone in like sardines.

[MGJohn]

Yertis said:

Actually I used to love travelling by rail, and still would if FGW hadn't seen fit to cram everyone in like sardines.

So did I. 20-25 years ago, when my two sons were little, I had a family railcard which took advantage of really good value fares. The two boys could travel anywhere for a pound each. Probably cost a small fortune to do that now. Great days gorn forever.

Last time I used a train was five years ago. I bought a low mileage near pristine Rover 620ti out of the depths of Cornwall and took the train to pick it up and drive it back. Beautiful sunny day including passing over Brunel's Saltash bridge. Lots of the track follows the coastline closely. So much interesting scenery to admire. The drive back was a delight too. Still have that car.

[SWTH]

Saw this yesterday in Exeter Riverside Yard and thought of this thread.



Passed the NMT by Teignmouth a few days ago too.

[Hooli]

V8Ford said:

No mention of the good old MENTOR coach yet!

I know someone who works on that. Dunno his name though He's a mate's dad & my mate is called Phil.

[Rick101]

..

[Ponk]

What does that one do? I've seen it quite a few times sat at Ipswich station.

[JB!]

Baz Tench said:

silverfoxcc said:

If its a good story, then if names need changing, can it be told on here?

I heard it about 7-8 years ago now I think. Think brokeback mountain but with no tent or mountain.

Instead, put a welders Transit van and a renewals site in their place.

I've got no idea if it's true or not tbh.

However, A good rule of thumb when working on the railway is 'Believe half of what you read, and nothing you're told'.

Yeah "Watford" welders apparently, but I think it was just whoever your local DU rival was.

Welders are animals anyway, wouldn't suprise me!

[JB!]

V8Ford said:

No mention of the good old MENTOR coach yet!

Mentor is dead! retired to brake van/barrier vehicle duties, they've built a "new" one.

[V8Ford]

JB! said:

V8Ford said:

No mention of the good old MENTOR coach yet!

Mentor is dead! retired to brake van/barrier vehicle duties, they've built a "new" one.

I know the NMT now has the 'Fraunhofer' laser system for measuring the OLE geometry, which seems to struggle a bit when there are two wires (ie. overlaps etc).

All I know about MENTOR is that the crew gave my mate a fry up when he was on board, and when I went on I got nothing, last time I set foot on there I can tell you.