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« on: October 30, 2024, 19:13:58 »
Apologies for mentioning the 'C' word in October, but I am sure folk would love to fork out £59 for this gold plated ornament
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2024, 20:49:09 »
A slightly longer chain and it would be a de rigueur fashion accessory for every train buff 'medallion man'.
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 20:59:25 »
The sort of thing I could see Francis Bourgeois wearing.
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2024, 21:02:13 »
Produced in collaboration with GWR▸ (Great Western Railway)....

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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2024, 21:04:25 »
If that thang is brass, it's hardly 'The lighter side' is it?

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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2024, 21:24:37 »
It's a IC125 isn't it? no wonder there's a 20% Discount for joining their mailing list!
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2024, 07:14:24 »
https://www.thelondonchristmascompany.com/products/gwr
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2024, 08:35:51 »
Quote from: infoman on November 03, 2024, 07:14:24
https://www.thelondonchristmascompany.com/products/gwr

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... for decades, the sight of the GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) Class 43 HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) pulling into a station has meant one thing: the joy of coming together for Christmas ...

Amazing how iconic the HST has become - and not just at Christmas.   In fact my memories are much more of HSTs on work / business trips which paused over Christmas, and leisure trips in fine weather.

Come to think of it - IS Christmas a joy for you?  I suspect there's a poll in that so you can say honestly and anonymously
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2024, 10:09:13 »
topic already here....

http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=29386.0
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2024, 10:46:16 »
Sorry,can the topics be merged or deleted?
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2024, 11:00:22 »
Quote from: infoman on November 03, 2024, 10:46:16
Sorry,can the topics be merged or deleted?

I'll move it to "The Lighter Side" and merge it when I get a chance - busy Sunday today.  Though "the lighter side" it has been noted is not the best place for this quite heavy lump!
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2024, 12:48:34 »
Quote from: grahame on November 03, 2024, 11:00:22
Quote from: infoman on November 03, 2024, 10:46:16
Sorry,can the topics be merged or deleted?

I'll move it to "The Lighter Side" and merge it when I get a chance - busy Sunday today.  Though "the lighter side" it has been noted is not the best place for this quite heavy lump!

Yes much more appropriate in "The Lighter side"
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2024, 20:21:30 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on November 03, 2024, 12:48:34
Quote from: grahame on November 03, 2024, 11:00:22
Quote from: infoman on November 03, 2024, 10:46:16
Sorry,can the topics be merged or deleted?

I'll move it to "The Lighter Side" and merge it when I get a chance - busy Sunday today.  Though "the lighter side" it has been noted is not the best place for this quite heavy lump!

Yes much more appropriate in "The Lighter side"


moved and merged
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2024, 21:39:36 »
Quote from: grahame on November 03, 2024, 20:21:30

moved and merged


I couldn't have done it better myself, Captain Mainwaring.  Smiley
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