Questions about THE NEWS

[gastwo]

Received mine on the third, and thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Branchlines' ;D

Hat, coat,etc.

[Hobby]

And less than two weeks later we get January's! Does this mean we are going twice monthly?  ;D

[MickT]

And less than two weeks later we get January's! Does this mean we are going twice monthly?  ;D

Only if you are volunteering to be the new Editor and takeover the Packing Team Blair!

I also received my January issue today and congratulations to both Hon Ed Chris for getting it wrapped up (including the copious Branchlines submissions) promptly and away to the printers in good time, to Memsec BrianE for getting this month's mailing list labels from Hampshire to Yorkshire and to the VERY hard working Packing Team in Leeds for putting in a big effort to get the January issue sorted, enveloped, labelled and envelopes licked (by Garry?) whilst Bill Luty then put further strain on his car suspension in getting 2000 labelled and packed envelopes to the post office for distribution.

Also congratulations to Harry Dawe for achieving "Cover Photo" status - is Harry the youngest member to have gained this honour? (But use a colour film next time please Harry, this was the Christmas issue after all...............)

HOWEVER - who is going to claim the prize for spotting the unforgivable typo on page 23?

Clue: Malcolm is summoning the Clans and getting his claymore sharpened; and as soon as his kilt is back from the laundry after he read page 23 and dropped his morning deep fried Mars bar on the plaid, he will be leading the Hielan Charge on 009 Towers

I will say no more!

Mick

[Hobby]

No chance, MrT!! ;)


Page 23? Eeeek! Branchlines!! Don't read that section!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Turin 60]

My news arrived today and I note David is standing down as Chairman next year.

So time for all you keyboard warriors to abandon the mouse mat and prepare to stand for the Chairmans position and put your ideas to the membership.

I look forward to reading your submissions in The News in due course. ;D ;D ;D ;D

John Bruce No7.

[Hobby]

You don't have to be chairman to put forward ideas, John, we can do it other ways... I've done plenty of "jobs" in other societies in the past but don't have the time these days so i won't be taking up your suggestion...

Why don't you do it, eh?! ;) :)

[David Hennessey]

Got my copy today; many thanks for featuring the Wigan FRM 2018 report!

[MickT]

No chance, MrT!! ;)


Page 23? Eeeek! Branchlines!! Don't read that section!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D

ERROR! Sorry, the typo is on Page 21 - top of the page.

[clayliner]

Especially enjoyed Bob Telford's article - some nice imagineering.

David.

[Malcolm]

HOWEVER - who is going to claim the prize for spotting the unforgivable typo on page 23?

Clue: Malcolm is summoning the Clans and getting his claymore sharpened; and as soon as his kilt is back from the laundry after he read page 23 and dropped his morning deep fried Mars bar on the plaid, he will be leading the Hielan Charge on 009 Towers

I will say no more!
Mick

ERROR! Sorry, the typo is on Page 21 - top of the page.

Well my kilt is back from the laundry and my copy of the News has arrived and I duly turned to pages 21 and 23 where I note on p21 P D Hancock's name has been mis-spelt with an extra 'd'.  Hopefully this is a minor one off typo as I have checked the Bachmann press release and Hancock appears to be correctly spelt therein however I could not enlarge the photo sufficiently to confirm that Hancock is correctly spelt on the award. For peace of mind perhaps Rod or someone who has seen the award at close quarters can confirm HANCOCK is spelt correctly.
In the 1950's and for many years thereafter many of us obtained our model railway magazines by placing an order at our local model shop or newsagent.  And so it was with PD and as the covers of some of his collection of magazines confirms his local newsagent could never quite settle on whether he was Hancock or Handcock.   I wonder how many times he complained?
Malcolm

[rod335]

I can happily confirm that Philip's surname is spelt correctly on the trophy; 'Hancock'.

[MickT]

I can happily confirm that Philip's surname is spelt correctly on the trophy; 'Hancock'.

That's a relief! Thanks for the info Rod, I hesitate to think the effect this may have had on the CAMAGIANS if it was more than simply a young Mr Ford proof reading glitch!

As the caption to the photo states that there will be full details in the next 009 News, is there a possibility that this could include a photo of the trophy please? I know that those in our own little "club" would like to see it and also a good slice of the membership.

Best wishes for a pleasant Christmas. I'll get in touch with you ref ongoing matters after the turkey sandwiches have digested but before Ilton.

Mick

[Malcolm]

I can happily confirm that Philip's surname is spelt correctly on the trophy; 'Hancock'.

Thanks Rod, Lord Craig and I can enjoy our turkey now.
Malcolm

[rod335]

A photograph of the (simple) trophy was submitted by me along with a brief note detailing the reasons for and rationale behind the award. The intention is to reflect and honour Philip's pioneering modelling. The award is therefore given in 'recognition of outstanding achievement in small scale narrow gauge modelling', not simply for who can best recreate the spirit of the CMR. More to reflect those who are raising the bar in the genre. I suppose some will disagree with this rationale.

[Hobby]

Why? Seems a good idea. How is the winner chosen?