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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 15:12 #134299
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I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in

Everything that you make will be useful - providing it's made of chocolate.
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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 15:53 #134300
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I have far too many. But it is my hobby...would like 3 bridges but I am not sure I could handle it all even at the lowest speed .. i have Vic Central and thats tough.
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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 17:03 #134301
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I hope for nothing, so am always happy when something is released. Let’s just wait and see

As for Three Bridges, it can be a bit manic, but remember it has ARS too. You just need to keep an eye on the sidings and depots at Selhurst and Lovers Walk. Would recommend - busy even when all running well!

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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 17:05 #134302
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tynie123 in post 134300 said:
I have far too many. But it is my hobby...would like 3 bridges but I am not sure I could handle it all even at the lowest speed .. i have Vic Central and thats tough.
I'm sure that others will advise you about how difficult it is, but I bought it and play a Sunday timetable which I find quite manageable. You can leave ARS on in most areas and turn it off as you get used to things.

Everything that you make will be useful - providing it's made of chocolate.
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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 17:23 #134303
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bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave

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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 19:15 #134305
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tynie123 in post 134300 said:
I have far too many. But it is my hobby...would like 3 bridges but I am not sure I could handle it all even at the lowest speed .. i have Vic Central and thats tough.
Def go for 3 Bridges.
Why not be brave and do a solo chain with East Coastway too !! Thatll keep you out of mischief all right !

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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 20:33 #134307
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DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!

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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 21:31 #134308
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ajax103 in post 134307 said:
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
Fawlty Towers, Season 2, Episode 1. Basil has won some money on a horse and instructs Manuel not to tell anyone. Then the circumstances change and Basil is desperate to explain where he got the money. However, Manuel remembers his instructions and keeps on saying "I know nothing". Script on line at https://subslikescript.com/series/Fawlty_Towers-72500/season-2/episode-1-Communication_Problems.

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Christmas presents. 01/12/2020 at 23:41 #134310
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ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
Clearly from Fawlty Towers though? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izAqFoLtzKM

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 10:49 #134318
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Can I just point out the rather amusing way that a thread about SimSig has turned into a thread about Faulty Towers? xD
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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 12:01 #134323
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Communication Problems is a good Fawlty Towers episode. If I remember, that's the one that has a hotel guest with a hearing aid that she never turns on. "No madam, the radio works...you don't!". I got the boxset, will have to dig around and watch it again. All the episodes are good.

Back to SimSig though, I know I'm going to be getting Cardiff next. I usually buy 2 at the same time to take advantage of the Multibuy. I haven't decided what the second one will be yet.

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 12:05 #134324
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I got too early Xmas Presents yesterday thanks to my partner Chester & Cheshire Lines but I hoping either one or two new sims might appear only time will tell but whatever they are might be on my next purchase.
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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 12:51 #134325
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danners430 in post 134318 said:
Can I just point out the rather amusing way that a thread about SimSig has turned into a thread about Faulty Towers? xD
Faulty towers is surely a signalling failure over in the US?

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 13:02 #134326
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There may also be some 'stocking filler(s)' by way of new timetable(s) ...............
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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 13:21 #134327
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ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
May this post stand as a warning to people to check their facts before "correcting" somebody on the internet ...

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 13:49 #134330
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bugsy in post 134302 said:
tynie123 in post 134300 said:
I have far too many. But it is my hobby...would like 3 bridges but I am not sure I could handle it all even at the lowest speed .. i have Vic Central and thats tough.
I'm sure that others will advise you about how difficult it is, but I bought it and play a Sunday timetable which I find quite manageable. You can leave ARS on in most areas and turn it off as you get used to things.
i might do that. i run Sunday on Kings X

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 13:52 #134331
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phil1044 in post 134305 said:
tynie123 in post 134300 said:
I have far too many. But it is my hobby...would like 3 bridges but I am not sure I could handle it all even at the lowest speed .. i have Vic Central and thats tough.
Def go for 3 Bridges.
Why not be brave and do a solo chain with East Coastway too !! Thatll keep you out of mischief all right !

I Have EAST COASTWAY....i would be posted missing

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 14:27 #134333
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jc92 in post 134325 said:
danners430 in post 134318 said:
Can I just point out the rather amusing way that a thread about SimSig has turned into a thread about Faulty Towers? xD
Faulty towers is surely a signalling failure over in the US?
One of many, but I'll leave that discussion for another thread!

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 15:33 #134335
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Lets just cut to the chase and ask SimSig if they are going to be Santa this Christmas with a nice new Sim all wrapped up in Tinsel. The long awaited Preston would be lovely.
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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 15:57 #134336
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Ray in post 134335 said:
Lets just cut to the chase and ask SimSig if they are going to be Santa this Christmas with a nice new Sim all wrapped up in Tinsel. The long awaited Preston would be lovely.
But have you been a good boy this year?

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 17:04 #134337
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lazzer in post 134327 said:
ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
May this post stand as a warning to people to check their facts before "correcting" somebody on the internet ...
You must forgive him lazzer, he's from Barcelona.

"We don't stop camborne wednesdays"
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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 18:38 #134339
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jc92 in post 134337 said:
lazzer in post 134327 said:
ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
May this post stand as a warning to people to check their facts before "correcting" somebody on the internet ...
You must forgive him lazzer, he's from Barcelona.
or maybe spending too long talking to his 'Siberian Hamster'

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Christmas presents. 02/12/2020 at 22:15 #134347
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lazzer in post 134327 said:
ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
bugsy in post 134299 said:
I have decided to buy myself at least one new sim this Christmas. I have at least 9 sims in a list and I intend to buy all of them eventually, but the question is, will there be a new sim release?

I know that the stock answer will be 'wait and see' but the suspense doing my head in :D

And mine also. Not only would it be great fun to have something new to play on (isn't it always?) but it would quite probably alter the whole Xmas game schedule.

But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
May this post stand as a warning to people to check their facts before "correcting" somebody on the internet ...
Bit of research indicates that Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 did have the catchphrase "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Bit of triva - I had a teacher who was known as Klink (looked a bit like him) - he ran the school model railway club and transport society; one of our trips was to the Tyne and Wear Metro's Gosforth depot in the late 70s.

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Christmas presents. 03/12/2020 at 04:59 #134351
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Peter Bennet in post 134347 said:
lazzer in post 134327 said:
ajax103 in post 134307 said:
DaveHarries in post 134303 said:
[quote=bugsy;post=134299].....
But, to quote Manuel from "Fawlty Towers", I know nothing. As you say, we must wait and see.
Dave
I'm sure you're actually quoting the wrong person there Dave, Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 is the much better and well known as saying "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Sergeant Hans Schultz was of course the character played by John Banner in Hogan's Heroes.

Just thought I better correct you that's all!
May this post stand as a warning to people to check their facts before "correcting" somebody on the internet ...
Bit of research indicates that Sergeant Hans Schultz of Stalag 13 did have the catchphrase "I know nothing, NOTHING!"

Bit of triva - I had a teacher who was known as Klink (looked a bit like him) - he ran the school model railway club and transport society; one of our trips was to the Tyne and Wear Metro's Gosforth depot in the late 70s.

Peter

Absolutely correct Peter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HblPucwN-m0

Joe Banner as Sgt Schultz in "Hoogan's Heroes" long before Fawlty Towers.
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Christmas presents. 03/12/2020 at 12:48 #134355
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postal in post 134336 said:
[quote=Ray;post=134335]Lets just cut to the chase and ask SimSig if they are going to be Santa this Christmas with a nice new Sim all wrapped up in Tinsel. The long awaited Preston would be lovely.
But have you been a good boy this year?[/quote

no

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