No video, I'm afraid, but how about a photo from the archives .... That's me on the leftSoar Valley Light wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:17 pm
Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!
CFLR Andrew
Rik
No video, I'm afraid, but how about a photo from the archives .... That's me on the leftSoar Valley Light wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:17 pm
Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!
CFLR Andrew
..............ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:08 amThen I doubt you'll enjoy some of my model making sessions in the workshop Rod, when I play my English folk music CDs and occasionally grab my tin whistle and join in. Though you'll probably be pleased to hear that I now no longer strap on my bells and dance to the Morris tunes ....
Rik
ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:44 pmNo video, I'm afraid, but how about a photo from the archives ....Soar Valley Light wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:17 pm
Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!
CFLR Andrew
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That's me on the left
Rik
I think I've just out-anoraked you. I went back to my books about the Southwold and discovered there were not only two versions of the curved ends as you indicate, but there was also at least one three-plank wagon with no curved end. I also spotted that I'd inserted strapping between the hinge straps which didn't actually exist - I think I must have got this off the plans which were in Model Railway Constructor as they're not on the plans in the books - either that or my eyes were playing tricks. Looking closely at the various photos, it looks like some wagons actually had rubbing plates added between the hinge straps to protect the sides when they were lowered - some wagons had one rubbing plate, some had two and some had none. Who knows, some wagons might have had one rubbing plate on one side and two on the other...!Stephen Bazire wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:25 pm And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
I LOVE how geeky close observation of minor railways can get! Perhaps one of you can enlighten me on something that's puzzled me since I first read "Branchline to Southwold", namely why the vans seem to change length - assuming they're the same vans? Assuming too that I'm remembering correctly, I haven't actually dug out the book to check...
OK...invicta280 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:06 pm Another folk enthusiast here, who often attends the Rochester Sweeps Festival. There seems to be a close harmony between rail enthusiasts, real ale drinking, morris dancers and canal boaters.
Hi SteveStephen Bazire wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:42 pm Which side is that Rik? ........... Anyone any idea how to do 16mm tarpaulins?
Cheers
Steve
invicta280 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:06 pm Another folk enthusiast here, who often attends the Rochester Sweeps Festival. There seems to be a close harmony between rail enthusiasts, real ale drinking, morris dancers and canal boaters.
Stephen Bazire wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:42 pm ........... Anyone any idea how to do 16mm tarpaulins?
Steve
Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:43 pm ........ If this isn't what you are looking for, blame Rik!
I don't....Phil.P wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:38 pmOK...invicta280 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:06 pm Another folk enthusiast here, who often attends the Rochester Sweeps Festival. There seems to be a close harmony between rail enthusiasts, real ale drinking, morris dancers and canal boaters.
Who has a video of ;
Real Ale drinking Morris Men, dancing on a Narrow Boat roof?
I think our side was just learning Trunkles when I left, so I've never danced that one in public. I gave up before the days of smart phones so there's hardly any video of me dancing (thank goodness ).Stephen Bazire wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:42 pm Which side is that Rik? I've danced and played with Bath City, Great Western, Bristol and Kemp's Men but not danced for a year or so (I'm the non-hatted box player in this clip <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4NiSsUdptM> on a trip back to Bristol). And that is NOT a sea shanty! They're shanties, not sea shanties (a tip if you're trying to appear knowledgeable but if you want to wind up an expert call them sea shanties. Works a treat).
Yes, the vans did lengthen but years later than needed. The SR only had these two vans for carrying anything needing protection, which caused a lot of problems with holidaymakers and their suitcases which blocked up the coaches. If you weren't aware, one of the vans is the only surviving piece of SR stock, currently at the East Anglian Transport Museam near Lowestoft. The Southwold Railway Trust also made a replica of the shorter van, currently on blocks at Wenhaston station.
There was at least one 3-plank truck with flat ends. It seems to have been used a lot (but never 2 at the same time so probably only one) but with the extensive use of tarpaulins it's hard to tell much, even its number. Anyone any idea how to do 16mm tarpaulins?
Cheers
Steve
I shouldn't worry, Rod. We folkies sometimes get a bit touchy about people's attitudes towards the tradition. Unlike Ireland and most other countries around the world who celebrate their roots music, in England folk music is often looked upon with disdain by the general public which is a pity because we have some wonderful tunes and songs which most people never have the chance to hear.FWLR wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:19 am Mmmmmm, who said I was trying to be knowledgeable. Shantie, sea shanty, who cares , I don't. That's my own opinion.
I am from Lancashire, where there are quite a few Morris Dancers, but I don't have to like them.
By they way, Fleetwood, which was a thriving fishing town at one time, had some very good Morris Dancers and I do admire their skills, my own two step-daughters are very successful Morris Dancers in the female version, if you want to call it that. The youngest one has won many medals for being the top lead dancer, so I do know a little bit about group dancing. I myself have won a few dance competitions in my younger days in modern dance. I was a mean Northern Soul dancer also....
Please don't put capitals on words. It looks like you are shouting and telling someone off...
This is a friendly forum and I did say I liked all types of music.
I don't think anyone did, Rod - Steve was joking that, just like us railway enthusiasts, traditional music fans can get easily (and amusingly!) annoyed by the phrases that non-enthusiasts use to describe their hobby. Actually, I've reached a compromise on "train station" with my family - anywhere unstaffed (like our local station) I don't object when they use that term, but anywhere with a little more dignity (like Temple Meads!!!) is definitely a Railway Station...
Now THAT I'd like to see - definitely no smart phone footage of that, alas! Were you a regular at the Wigan Casino, Rod?
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