What's your loco naming protocol?

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by FWLR » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:49 am

Most definitely Ian. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Big Jim » Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:50 am

Mind you when it comes to naming cars I have had quite a few that have been given names that start with "You....." :D
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by FWLR » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:11 am

Done that Jim….it ends in R….. :laughing3: :laughing3:

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by artfull dodger » Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:34 pm

Mine have carried names taken from the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Dicken's book Oliver Twist. Right now I roster 2 engines. An LGB/Aster that carries its as given name of Frank S. And I just got my old Roundhouse Bertie back. She currently carries the name of St Christopher. But the plates are to large and look out of place. I have a set with a red background for "Smaug" that I might use. Going to finish the engine to look similar to dougrail's Fennec, might even try to build a clone in 45mm gauge. Hope Doug doesn't mind. His work on Fennec is what got me to get a Bertie, and the desire to get it back once I had the funds. Mike the Aspie
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Matloughe » Mon May 21, 2018 11:27 pm

Hello my first post on here so I probably shouldn't be commenting, but for my locomotives it is planned to use the forenames of my Grandparents who are no-longer here prefixed either "Sir" or "Lady" it'd just be a nice memory for myself.

I haven't decided if I will make a distinction between Diesel/Electric vs Steam locomotives as of yet. I might throw in a couple of Royal Navy Warships as well for good measure! :-D

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by IanC » Tue May 22, 2018 9:18 am

Matloughe wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 11:27 pm Hello my first post on here so I probably shouldn't be commenting, but for my locomotives it is planned to use the forenames of my Grandparents who are no-longer here prefixed either "Sir" or "Lady" it'd just be a nice memory for myself.

I haven't decided if I will make a distinction between Diesel/Electric vs Steam locomotives as of yet. I might throw in a couple of Royal Navy Warships as well for good measure! :-D
Gary,

You're as entitled to comment as much as anyone else. FWIW I think family names are great. In your case as a memory or tribute, or as in mine, to involve the family in my hobby. Royal Navy Warships were done by the LMS on Jubilees, and BR on the class 50s.

I have seen some strange names and have often wondered at the origins, or reasons for using them.

I hadn't thought of making a distinction between steam and diesel. I think I'll just number the diesels.

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by FWLR » Tue May 22, 2018 11:24 am

Gary don’t think because you are new to the forum you can’t contribute :silent: You can put anything you like, so long has it doesn’t upset anyone. We are a really friendly butch on here most of the time….. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by dewintondave » Wed May 23, 2018 7:53 am

I appreciate all the responses :thumbup:
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by quarryman » Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:43 pm

Up to present time I have named my Garratt "JASPER" as in Jasper the Garratt after the comedian of a similar name.

Still not christened the RH Katie or the little 0-4-0 diesel but guess it will happen in time.

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Dwayne » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:58 am

No names, just numbers on the Two Dogs.

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by chris w » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:50 am

I will be naming my locos after my children, just ordered first name plate ISABELLE, that will be going on a Millie loco in Victorian maroon.

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by dewintondave » Thu Sep 06, 2018 2:59 am

In lieu of an official nameplate
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by tom_tom_go » Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:18 am

Please call it that Dave!

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by TonyW » Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:14 am

A friend of mine has a Hunslet called Attila...

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by dewintondave » Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:13 pm

tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:18 am Please call it that Dave!
The official name is "Donald J", but we shall know it as The Don πŸ‘Œ
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by IanC » Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:23 pm

I've acquired a second locomotive. It will be named Oscar after my second grandchild. I'm hoping my children don't give me any more grandchildren. My naming policy might turn out to be a bit expensive! :D
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Mitch stack » Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:02 am

I name my locos With a 'IN' at the end "Goblin" is my loco for an example ( still need to order Name Plates for it)
My next loco will be a Roundhouse Billy kit with DJB whistle and Narrow Planet Nameplates "Robin" is another example of it.


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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Paul_A_C » Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:52 am

I have a variety of protocols:
No 1 - ARTHUR; after my late father (Roundhouse β€˜Bertie’),
No 2 - ERIC; after a late friend who introduced me to the world of 16mm garden railways (L C Models β€˜Danny’),
No 3 - EILEEN MARY; after my late mother (Roundhouse β€˜Silver Lady’),
No 4 - JASPER; after our previous dog, who was my faithful companion during some very difficult times (Roundhouse β€˜Billy’).

If it appears that one must be dead to appear on my locos, my next one will be named after my grandson Gabriel, who is very much alive!

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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by Big Jim » Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:16 pm

IanC wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:15 pm My Lady Anne is named after my Granddaughter, Kaitlan Grace. I now have a grandson so an excuse for a second loco?

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I agree, things must be kept fair for the sake of peace and harmony within the family.
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Re: What's your loco naming protocol?

Post by IanC » Sat Sep 08, 2018 3:54 pm

Big Jim wrote: ↑Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:16 pm
IanC wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:15 pm My Lady Anne is named after my Granddaughter, Kaitlan Grace. I now have a grandson so an excuse for a second loco?

Ian
I agree, things must be kept fair for the sake of peace and harmony within the family.
Jim,

See my earlier post. I've bought another locomotive. It's going to be named shortly. That reminds me. I must order the nameplates.
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