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by Narrow Minded
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

Can everyone calm down, and THINK before you type! This thread is supposed to be a catalyst for moving the forum upwards and out off it's current state (as recognised by several members). Please at least try your level best to contribute in a constructive manner, - but please do try to contribute! T...
by Narrow Minded
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

I used your quote amongst others to illustrate why I think the forum has gone downhill and why it no longer has the same appeal to me. So, the forum, in the opinion of 'Narrow Minded' has gone downhill and no longer has the same appeal to him.  As I joined Feb 2013 I assume the rot set in before I ...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Harlow Wood Light Railway
Replies: 60
Views: 35125

Bloody Lovely job Matt - she's a beaut! :D
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

My own experience is that usually a small number of members tend to reply to my posts, War and Peace" :lol: Perhaps an unfortunate reference to conflict, but yes quite unusual for a topic to run to TWO PAGES so quickly these days - there's certainly no requirement for a Peace Process ;) One of...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway
Replies: 1040
Views: 337819

jim@NAL:92545 wrote:that snow looks cold
that snow is old :lol:
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway
Replies: 1040
Views: 337819

Matt:92528 wrote:Great pictures, what software did you use for the second one?
A free download editor, "Photoscape". Highly recommended (even for computer dunces like me! ;) )
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

I blame facebook. What for though Dan? Providing another alternative to the forum, or a change in peoples online behaviour (as in treating the forum boards the same way they treat facebook pages)? Please don't anyone get me wrong, I'm not on some kind of personal crusade with this - I effectively l...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Live steam how to...
Replies: 11
Views: 6611

Plenty here;

http://www.roundhouse-eng.com/

Click on the "Technical" link when you're on the page.
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

I'm tempted to reply here. If you read this when you get back from your shed, I'm not sure why you went to the trouble of basically repeating what you'd already said but thanks for deciding that the topic was of interest to you. I'm afraid you're wrong in your assumption that people "expect re...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

I know that I for one will be pushing forward with this, as I want to see the forum succeed and wherever I can I want to help. I understand how you feel with seeing how it's going but I would suggest sticking with it. Even if you only check in every so often, or let us know how your railway is goin...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

"and continue trying" being the operative phrase, I doubt it'll improve on its own. The question is, who's willing to put in the effort? Surely it should be every single member of the forum, but obviously it won't because for some, "it is what it is" and they're quite satisfied w...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

Very true Matt - the Search facility in the top-right corner of the page isn't great, but it works! Also, it doesn't take long to look through the titles of the thread pages. I also find it quite pernicious when for example someone asks for a "realistic" photo for "inspiration", ...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: what type of water?
Replies: 51
Views: 24991

and squeaky boilers.
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

Thanks for your reply Tom - at least you've proved someone is reading this. You're absolutely right in everything you've said, and I hope that any other forum members who are currently "biting their lips" air their views here. I know that our Administrator, Mr Bond, has expressed concerns ...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: what type of water?
Replies: 51
Views: 24991

SapperAnt:92502 wrote:What about heavy water? :lol:
Only for circadian oscillators.
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: State of the forum
Replies: 90
Views: 35889

State of the forum

From the video thread; As we seem to be continuing this subject I would like to add my total agreement to the comments about not replying if there is nothing positive to contribute to the subject.   My own threads have been responded to with constructive replies which have led to further interesting...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway
Replies: 1040
Views: 337819

The Train Now Departing...........

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by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Just for fun !
Replies: 10
Views: 5832

Can anyone explain to me what makes a guy standing in a garden, wearing a hat with a circle of track around the brim, a "Garden Railway" but this portable rabbit warren posed in a garden "not" a Garden Railway? BTW, there's absolutely no need waste pixels replying - it's a rhetor...
by Narrow Minded
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: what type of water?
Replies: 51
Views: 24991

I find the wet stuff is best, in fact, I'd go as far as to say "the wetter the better"!
Of course the slightly drier variety can be used, but I make sure you water it down first.

I wouldn't recommend using dehydrated water (or dessicated water), without diluting it first.
by Narrow Minded
Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway
Replies: 1040
Views: 337819

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