Tims Visit to UK

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:02 pm

All,

Ok I have worked out that a weekday in the second week of my Visit to the UK is really not possible so here is the scoop!

Iam in the UK from June 30th till July 10th

I will be at the NRM for most of the day on 5th July (Saturday), I will also be making the jorney by Train from peterborough so will put my faith in GNER to get me ther eon time

, I am shooting to be there in the morning.

I will be Visiting Matt (If he can fit me in!) and have a few other engagements.

Finally I will be at the Severn Valley Railway at some point but will also let you know when that is happening, although that may be a weekday visit.

I hope this helps , it would be good to meet some of you, I'll be offline as of Sunday morning since I will be leaving then, anyone planning on meeting at the NRM let me know before sunday and we can arrange to meet somewhere, bearing in mind I last went there in 1980.

Tim

johndibben · Post by **johndibben** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:24 pm

Sounds like a Papal visit

nwallace · Post by **nwallace** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:54 pm

I will get to work on the Timmobile

I am sure there are enough parts out in the garage.

But i need a perspex dome

Niall

basildd · Post by **basildd** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 8:33 pm

johndibben wrote:Sounds like a Papal visit

Isn't that what you use to pay for things you buy on ebay?

Tim,

You have my number so call when you get settled in and know what evening you want to meet up!

I'll try and find the elusive Daryn (DrkAngel) and maybe Marcus if he isn't doing his homework!

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:02 pm

Whats on at NRM then? I am up for another trip up there, maybe this time we can get past hitchen without me putting on my red cap and putting my underpants on over my trousers

johncarr · Post by **johncarr** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 5:36 am

Unfortunately both Robin Gray, the IT chap at the NRM, and myself will be out of the country so will be unable to meet and greet you Tim and the millions who will try and get to the museum to see you.

On behalf of Robin, who is already away on holiday, and myself we wish you a pleasant and interesting visit to the NRM plus a successful journey on GNER.

John Carr

mdanie · Post by **mdanie** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 3:09 pm

I visited the NRM last week and was amazed at how much bigger (~3x??) it is now compared to the 80s - so plan your day carefully, Tim.
It's rather jumbled in places, with some hidden treasures (don't miss the storage part of the workshop where many of the small bit 'n' bobs are). The emphasis is on "popularising" locos and trains - especially to kids. It would be nice to have different levels of info dependent on one's own level of knowledge, but I think you're supposed to ask if you want specifics (info desk was closed when I wanted those

).

Great for steam history (especially LNER), OK for diesels (a few are "camping" in a tent outside

) and "Electra" speaks for UK 'leccies. Some excellent short B&W films running in converted crates scattered around too - would be nice to have a list of these. Have fun.

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 3:49 pm

I will bear that in mind.

Nothing special on that I am aware of but just having a wander round, goin gby train so beer is also an option!

Along with a fair bit of photography too!

Tim

asalmon · Post by **asalmon** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:41 pm

Not sure I can make it to York Tim

Any idea when you will be visiting SVR?

-Alan

john1024 · Post by **john1024** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:47 pm

Aye, good luck with the GNER journey.

No severe permanent delays at the moment, I'll be watching the computer screens on saturday to check on progress!

I'm sure GNER will do you well.

alan2 · Post by **alan2** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:51 pm

Tim, another one who will not be able to Visit NRM on the 5th July.

Me and my dad have prior arrangements for that date.

So I will try to get to the SVR.

Hmm, weekday. I feel Ill. :-X

southcoasttrains · Post by **southcoasttrains** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 9:08 pm

Why wish him luck on GNER? it's First Great Western you have to watch out for as thier drivers are colour blind.

Tim, GNER is good, there are TSR's dotted about between Kings Cross and Peterborough, try get a windon seat and you can see where you went wrong on your route

lol joking.

john1024 · Post by **john1024** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 6:44 pm

We have our bad days. Today being one of them!

alanhowat · Post by **alanhowat** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 3:18 pm

Tim,

Is your trip timed, by any chance, to coincide with the imminent launch of the magnificent Severn Valley Railway?

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 5:49 pm

No but I will be at the SVR on the 8th (Hope mike doesnt mind me mentioning it) I have some stuff to do in the morning but after that I intend to go for a run up the route.

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