Pauly Bday trip to NRM

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:04 pm

I did get to see Tornado
even if it was in a barley noticable dark corner

was quite disappointed as it was the reason I came

rest of the pics arent as bad

a Welsh among the Brits

Scotsmans frames

bad lighting

then went to P&S Hobbies and spent lots of money

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:20 pm

Happy Birthday mate, I'm sure the real reason you went was to see the 'Livingston Thompson'

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Aizoon · Post by **Aizoon** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:23 pm

Not NG, but I'd give an awful lot to see the 'Star' in steam. Probably never will, though

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:37 pm

Does anyone here know why there's an ugly shed on the turntable

made-in-england · Post by **made-in-england** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:39 pm

Kool pics,

Wats in the LGB box

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:51 pm

Looks like a DB Class 66, probably somthing to do with their take over of EWS (I think), they may have even paid the NRM for that advertising. The engine on the turntable gets changed quite frequently.

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:12 pm

The 66 may well be there for naming, the NRM turntable is quite often used for ceremonies.

Good to see Scotsman back on her wheels

When I was there for work experience back in September only the centre wheelset was fitted.

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:41 pm

made-in-england wrote:Kool pics,

Wats in the LGB box

LGB hand car

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:45 pm

I thought EWS had always been owned by DB

Anyway, pauly I know what you mean about getting pics in the NRM. Museum's are the worst place to try and get pics without using flash.

I tried my best, however, when I was there last July but The Station Hall is the worst offender for bad lighting.

http://simonking889.fotopic.net/c1540989.html

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:08 pm

Nice pics, given the conditions, the 66 was there for the official unveiling of the new DB livery I think, I always get the feeling the Livingstone Thompson isn't displayed properly but I can't think of where they could show it to its best advantage.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:27 pm

laalratty wrote:I always get the feeling the Livingstone Thompson isn't displayed properly but I can't think of where they could show it to its best advantage.

On a SG wagon on the turntable

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laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:57 pm

Yeah, i'd like that

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:06 pm

we found it very disappointing the poor light it spoiled a lot of our shots

but it was a great visit.
happy birthday Pauly

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:11 pm

I find most museums are like this, the thing is, with rooms that big, lighting is always goign to be a problem, It's hard to get results without a tripod and good results require an SLR, it's the same with exhibitions.

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:23 pm

yeah but the royal section f the museum really takes the mick I mean just look its hard to see where your going

and I was really disappointed by this 1

if their was proper lighting there it would have looked great.

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:57 pm

Pauly we were disappointed with our pictures as well mate

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:00 pm

Enviromentalists would complain if it was well lit, and there'd be a tax hike to pay for the leccy bill.

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:11 pm

I believe the Station Hall is deliberately dimly-lit to give a better impression of what it was like during its working life as a goods warehouse. I am reliably informed that it was even darker in those days - and men had to work in those conditions!

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