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Post by martindn on Jun 15, 2012 16:10:27 GMT
Hi Dave,
Great photo. I can quite believe it took a long time to get that right!
Martin D.
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Post by martindn on Jul 26, 2012 21:15:46 GMT
I vaguely remember promising somewhere to uplaod some photos of Scara Brae, which is the remains of a 5000 year old village in Orkney. So here goes.    Martin D |
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Post by martindn on Jul 26, 2012 21:19:23 GMT
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Post by Bamafan on Jul 26, 2012 21:50:21 GMT
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Post by martindn on Jul 28, 2012 22:59:54 GMT
They have even built a modern mock up, so that we can know what it must have been like inside a house of that vintage.    Martin D |
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Post by martindn on Jul 28, 2012 23:02:26 GMT
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Post by Ross on Aug 20, 2012 3:40:08 GMT
On Sunday I took half a day off work so I could do some train spotting lol. This is the Steam train Ka942 as it was heading back to Christchurch from a day trip to Arthur's Pass.  I also took a video of it. The first shot is the train heading towards Darfield followed by it powering out of Darfield. Then going through West Melton with the Warning signals going at the crossing. Lastly leaving Rolleston Station. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDdlGqwW-c&list=UU9OnVSQAA_XFVaqJ3rOIZTw&index=1&feature=plcp |
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Post by martindn on Aug 20, 2012 16:36:44 GMT
OK, I've just uploaded a number of photos, many of trains. But to start off with, does anyone know where this is? I'm sure Hayley does!  Martin D |
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Post by Richard on Aug 21, 2012 7:27:38 GMT
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Post by martindn on Aug 21, 2012 22:02:38 GMT
Well done Richard! While we were there we did the tramway to the top of the Great Orme.     Martin D |
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Post by martindn on Aug 21, 2012 22:06:49 GMT
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Post by grant on Aug 21, 2012 23:12:38 GMT
While we were there we did the tramway to the top of the Great Orme. Nice pics Martin but, just to clarify, the Great Orme system is a funicular, not a tramway i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifSee you on Friday. By the way. If you're looking for somewhere to eat, there is an OK Diner on the westbound A55 just before you turn off for the venue. Paddy an I should be there between 3.30 and 4pm Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Richard on Aug 22, 2012 7:16:13 GMT
Hello Grant and Martin D!  The cars used to have a pole in contact with an overhead wire, just like trams, but it was only a communication link. Now they use mobile phones.  Richard  |
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Post by grant on Aug 22, 2012 7:50:33 GMT
The cars used to have a pole in contact with an overhead wire, just like trams, but it was only a communication link. Now they use mobile phones.
Richard Quite correct Richard! That's what confused the uninitiated who thought the pole was picking up traction current  Wonder what they thought the cable between the tracks was for!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by John H on Aug 22, 2012 8:00:17 GMT
I think the owners would disagree with you Grant, if you read what is emblazoned on the sides of the cars and in all their publicity. greatormetramway.co.uk/The cars may be cable hauled but it is most definitely a tramway.  |
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