Today On Ruritanian Railways
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ped said:Looks like it was worth all the effort, i like, i like very much, well done that man
Ta muchly. Good job I didn't take any close ups! There are some very rough bits where Piko provided very small pieces for the roof and wall edges that simply won't hold together without a flood of glue.
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so wheres the prisoner?
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As spring has sprung, the new station building at Ruritania's border halt was formally opened today.
Our ever vigilant border guards were surprised to encounter a strange person on the platform. He did not speak, but both guards felt they had received a psychic message in English saying "I need sanctuary from The Hamster, Captain Slow and the other nutter".
Our ever vigilant border guards were surprised to encounter a strange person on the platform. He did not speak, but both guards felt they had received a psychic message in English saying "I need sanctuary from The Hamster, Captain Slow and the other nutter".
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ped said:
Some say, he's afraid of Meercats!
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This afternoon being rainy, I finished off my "box of bits" oil terminal. Deck and upperworks from a Bachmann tank wagon (the wheels were used to replace some LGB nasty plastic ones). Superb weathering by Mel (yb281). Crude stone platform hacked by me from the remains of a Piko goods shed's base.
Another structure for planting in the garden: at some point Mrs Whatlep is going to notice the cunning plan....
Another structure for planting in the garden: at some point Mrs Whatlep is going to notice the cunning plan....
Madman
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whatlep said:As spring has sprung, the new station building at Ruritania's border halt was formally opened today.
Our ever vigilant border guards were surprised to encounter a strange person on the platform. He did not speak, but both guards felt they had received a psychic message in English saying "I need sanctuary from The Hamster, Captain Slow and the other nutter".
Praise the lord for Spring, and don't forget to pass the ammunition
In my next life, I'm going to make sure that I live somewhere where it never gets below 60 degrees (16 degrees for you guys).
whatlep
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On April 17th, Ruritania was honoured to welcome visiting stock from several of the UK's most [STRIKE]notorious[/STRIKE] skilled stock-bashers.
A simply exquisite demonstration rake from Wetton Gooey, driven by Lord Mel of Turbutt on his delicately weathered Spreewald:
Superpower from Gareth, just coping with three stylish creations from the House of Hub.
Dave's British Rail narrow gauge creations, like these VTG gondolas, just have to be seen to be appreciated.
Last, but not least, Gareth's delightful bicycle carrying wagon on the back of one of my passenger rakes, plus in the foreground his outstanding coach repaints being hauled by my latest Mallet.
The sun shone, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and Mrs Whatlep (and Dave!) kindly supplied refreshments at regular intervals.
Good trains and good mates meant a great day for me and I hope to everyone else too! Thanks to Dave, Gareth, Hamish and Mel for bringing their various goodies to Ruritania.
There'll be at least one more Open Day in 2010 and all will be welcome.
A simply exquisite demonstration rake from Wetton Gooey, driven by Lord Mel of Turbutt on his delicately weathered Spreewald:
Superpower from Gareth, just coping with three stylish creations from the House of Hub.
Dave's British Rail narrow gauge creations, like these VTG gondolas, just have to be seen to be appreciated.
Last, but not least, Gareth's delightful bicycle carrying wagon on the back of one of my passenger rakes, plus in the foreground his outstanding coach repaints being hauled by my latest Mallet.
The sun shone, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and Mrs Whatlep (and Dave!) kindly supplied refreshments at regular intervals.
Good trains and good mates meant a great day for me and I hope to everyone else too! Thanks to Dave, Gareth, Hamish and Mel for bringing their various goodies to Ruritania.
There'll be at least one more Open Day in 2010 and all will be welcome.
whatlep
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Sunday means engineering work on our national railway:
It was a good day for both of Ruritania's Mallet spotters...
...who were delighted to see the ex-CFV locomotive back on active service hauling some of the nation's famous virtual ballast while it's Prussian cousin paused for the engineers' four-course lunch break.
It was a good day for both of Ruritania's Mallet spotters...
...who were delighted to see the ex-CFV locomotive back on active service hauling some of the nation's famous virtual ballast while it's Prussian cousin paused for the engineers' four-course lunch break.