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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 24/01/2011 at 01:36 #2288 | |
welshdragon
315 posts |
"I'm delighted to offer you the opportunity to have a play on Exeter West Box (again!) this year. As this is an unofficial meet it is not endorsed by Simsig or it's developers, so please don't expect the visit to revolve around Simsig, it's mainly so we can get to see inside the 'box'. Last year's meet was a success, and I look forward to going and having another play on this box." To pick a date: please click here. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 24/01/2011 at 01:36 #13325 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
"I'm delighted to offer you the opportunity to have a play on Exeter West Box (again!) this year. As this is an unofficial meet it is not endorsed by Simsig or it's developers, so please don't expect the visit to revolve around Simsig, it's mainly so we can get to see inside the 'box'. Last year's meet was a success, and I look forward to going and having another play on this box." To pick a date: please click here. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 27/02/2011 at 15:56 #13806 | |
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Lordmwa
148 posts |
Love to be able to make it this year
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 27/02/2011 at 18:42 #13808 | |
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Danny252
1461 posts |
Ignore the first entry I put in (just "Danny252" - I merely glanced at my calendar and saw something written on the weekend of 26th/27th March, and didn't actually read the fact it said "Simsig W'field" until after I'd assumed I was busy all weekend... Typical!
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 02/03/2011 at 17:21 #13844 | |
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Woodhead Signalman
64 posts |
I would dearly like to come to Crewe for this, and I have submitted my availabilty to the calendar poll. Looking forward to it! 
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 02/03/2011 at 19:05 #13847 | |
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Albert
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I am not in England on these dates. The reds at me are a joke, I am not going to an Exeter West Box meet in 2011 no matter which date it is.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 05/03/2011 at 22:47 #13878 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
To those who've completed the Market Research (he he): Thank you. I've come to the conclusion that going to Crewe in August is a good idea as it doesn't clash with other Simsig Meets in March. July and November. The date for the visit is Saturday, 27th August at 11am. Crewe Heritage Centre Albert: I apologize: It's difficult to pick dates that suit everybody - especially with three SimSig meets a year, therefore I opted for dates close to or on Bank Holidays. I'll leave this until after Wakefield and London. Cheers. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 06/03/2011 at 10:16 #13879 | |
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Adrian the Rock
111 posts |
My plans for this year haven't got as far ahead as August yet, but I'm certainly keen to come along if possible and have noted this in my diary. Really enjoyed myself last year.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 21/07/2011 at 12:12 #18083 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
Quote:Saturday, 27th August at 11am. Crewe Heritage CentreSorry folks, I've come to realise I"m in Manchester on the 27th. Can people do the 28th? This coming Saturday night I'll post up an event on the Simsig Facebook page, and I'll create a spreadsheet on Google Docs. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 22/07/2011 at 20:46 #18195 | |
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Adrian the Rock
111 posts |
28th good for me
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 24/07/2011 at 12:08 #18257 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
Here is the sign up form for this meet. See you there B) Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 24/07/2011 at 14:41 #18260 | |
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Backup
89 posts |
IMHO, the reply form is missing a skill level for people like me; something like "Brick". Brick : Likes the idea, wants to learn, happy to observe; but in terms of existing skills is "Thick as two short planks stuck together with stupid glue". Could possibly open the door to a signal box unsupervised, without injuring self; but not to be trusted with anything more complex. But please, don't change it on my account; I don't know if I can make it yet. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 19:17 #19991 | |
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Adrian the Rock
111 posts |
What time are we planning to arrive? I'll be coming from Malvern, as last year.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 20:07 #19993 | |
Splodge
702 posts |
I'm quite tempted to come along - what actually happens at this meet? I only ask as Sunday trains are practically useless and require a hefty investment of time so I could do with an idea of how long the day is/what can be expected before committing.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 20:51 #19997 | |
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Danny252
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A visit to the Crewe Heritage Centre, specifically the preserved EW Box (though there are Crewe North Jn and "A Box" preserved on site as well). You'll get the chance to both watch the operators working the simulation and have the principles of mechanical signalling explained, and then get to work the frame yourselves, and get to be real WR Signalmen as Kings thunder past (well, you can pretend that the Sunday Pendolino drag to Holyhead is a proper loco-hauled train...) (I have "sadly" been conned into going out for a curry with some friends I've not met in a while that Sunday, so won't be there operating). Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 21:04 #19999 | |
jc92
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cant make it this year  is this yearly becuase id be interested next time?
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 21:53 #20002 | |
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Splodge
702 posts |
I've put myself down, sounds interesting and I can work around the daft train times I'm sure.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 23/08/2011 at 23:00 #20007 | |
NCC1701
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Would love to have done this, but work will be getting in the way. Was planning a visit to the box sometime in the very near future anyway.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 24/08/2011 at 20:55 #20041 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
I'm not sure yet, It just depends if I am working or not.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 10:30 #20149 | |
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welshdragon
315 posts |
For those of you who are coming by train: LordMWA and myself (and Natalie) are going to be arriving on the 11:01 service from Holyhead, It should arrive in Platform 12 or 13, Feel free to meet us off that train.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 10:48 #20151 | |
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Splodge
702 posts |
I should be able to - my train from Manchester arrives 10.53 IIRC
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 20:47 #20176 | |
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Adrian the Rock
111 posts |
" said:For those of you who are coming by train: LordMWA and myself (and Natalie) are going to be arriving on the 11:01 service from Holyhead, It should arrive in Platform 12 or 13, Feel free to meet us off that train. I probably won't make it quite that early. Don't hang around, I know the way now so I'll join you in the box. Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 20:55 #20177 | |
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AndyG
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Aiming to be on 1020 off P6 Piccadilly to P5 Crewe a1053.
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| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 20:59 #20178 | |
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Lordmwa
148 posts |
" said:Aiming to be on 1020 off P6 Piccadilly to P5 Crewe a1053.thatll be the same as splodge then Log in to reply |
| Unofficial: Crewe 2011 (Exeter West Box) 26/08/2011 at 21:13 #20179 | |
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Splodge
702 posts |
Yep, should be. A nice 51 minute wait at Piccadilly! :dry:
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