Ruritanian Railways - 2011

Chris M said:
you could almost convert me to going Ruritanian (but not quite)
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Would some of Ruritania's national dish help? That's black pudding, pork scratchings and curry sauce, washed down with ginger beer. :love:
 
whatlep said:
Chris M said:
you could almost convert me to going Ruritanian (but not quite)
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Would some of Ruritania's national dish help? That's black pudding, pork scratchings and curry sauce, washed down with ginger beer. :love:
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I dare say that there is a little Ruritania in many of us on here then :bigsmile:
 
Would that be alcoholic ginger beer? - Gosh - I say!
 
Following on - rather slowly - from post 265, the converted passenger brake has now been fitted with roller shutter doors. The move has been warmly welcomed by members of the postal service now busily engaged on moving the usual Christmas rush of pork scratchings and tinned black pudding in curry sauce to Ruritanians who have the misfortune to live outside our small, yet perfectly formed land. The doors have been finished in "Ruritanian Racing Green" which almost matches the existing faded paintwork, though perhaps a touch too glossy for some.
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:thumbup: like it peter, a nice mod:thumbup:
 
Ta folks. The photo flatters the overall effect, though it's not bad. The Tamiya paint is too gloss for my liking, but possibly a bit of dry brushing and/or day-to-day use will tone it down a bit. Still, it passes the 6 foot test!
 
We had a few appliances that had painted roller shutters and the red never completely matched that on the bodywork, even though they used the same paint on them. Probably to do with the way the light hit them and the fact that the paint wore in different ways. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
jameshilton said:
Slap a bit of varnish over it perhaps Peter? Otherwise - an interesting (and I guess quick?) conversion :)
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Good thought James. The conversion consisted of acquiring some "plank look" 1mm plasticard from Back2Bay6 and cutting it to the aperture size while remembering to leave some "tags" top and bottom so it engages with the original slots for the folding doors, meaning no glue or supports required. The coach can be restored to its original state in under a minute. Paint was a rattlecan job allowed to dry overnight. Not exactly tricky, but I think worth the minimal effort!
 
I saw mr "the stig" standing waiting for the train. Did he crash another one or is he just waiting to catch a ride to his new ride

o by the way where do i get one for my layout its a funny figure

rgds niels
 
Niels said:
I saw mr "the stig" standing waiting for the train. Did he crash another one or is he just waiting to catch a ride to his new ride

o by the way where do i get one for my layout its a funny figure

rgds niels
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The Stig was an Xmas key ring novelty item. Not sure if they are still available. Possibly on eBay?
 
A last train for 2011. Mail for the rest of Europe was conveyed across the border late this afternoon. Just for fun, Zenda depot's "pet" shunting loco was allocated to the short train. The empty stock returned just before heavy rain fell, putting a possible shadow over the massive firework display scheduled for the royal palace at midnight.

Thank you to all those who visited, provided advice and help, contributed to the RR threads or simply exhibited utter disbelief about this small central European railway.

Ruritanian Railways will return in 2012!
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The people of the Wetton Valley salute the down trodden masses of Ruritania (and the girls too) and wish both your great nation and your beautifully formed railway a prosperous 2012. May your trains always run on time, may your pork scratching harvest be plentiful and may your pootank never over-flow. :wave::wave::wave::wave:
 
Happy new year to all Ruritainians especially those whom laboured in the workshops to produce the pride of Cogges Railway..... Hic

Ps stop showing off that postal train. Prince rupert showing off red and green trains cost me a fortune in 2011....
 
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