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Post by Chris W on Jan 26, 2009 13:20:56 GMT
Ladies/Gents Members have been discussing access and engineering works that might affect the Open Day at the LT Museum's Acton Depot on the weekend of Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March: districtdave.proboards39.com/index.cgi?board=History&action=display&thread=10042&page=1The theme is London Transport in Miniature so expect loads of models and displays adjacent to the shop and historic trains & buses at the Acton depot: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/86.aspxThere's nothing to stop members meeting on either or even both days - as MRFS has mentioned on the other thread, The Red Lion and Pineapple (Wetherspoons pub) has been a regular haunt after visiting the depot in the past. www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/20/2092/Red_Lion_and_Pineapple/ActonThe depot address is: London Transport Museum Depot 2 Museum Way 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane London W3 9BQ The Admins are happy for members to make arrangements to meet at any time (doesn't have to be an LU/LT Museum event) and meets don't have to be Admin or Moderator lead BTW  Feel free to discuss who can make it and on what day here  |
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Post by Tubeboy on Jan 27, 2009 21:07:13 GMT
Just checked the calendar, I am on nights, so its a possibility.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2009 14:42:16 GMT
I'll be there on the Saturday. Just look for the person losing the shirt off of his back in order to pay for just one more item from the Radley models stand.......
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Post by metman on Feb 1, 2009 15:40:20 GMT
then, I'll see you on Saturday-at said stand!
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Post by suncloud on Feb 8, 2009 14:01:48 GMT
Northern to/from central is fine...
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Post by antharro on Mar 7, 2009 3:57:21 GMT
No go here, I'm afraid. I am far too drunk (and broke!) to make it, I'm afraid. But I will endeavor to make the next Met Bar meet instead! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 22:24:57 GMT
Well another successful day out at the musuem and it seems once again the crowds poured in tho I have to admit they were very rude. Pushing past people queeing is not on tut tut. Ive managed to get ahold of something MRFS42 might collection doesn't have ;D:-) Tho as he is the ever kind information provider on here, he's borrowing it! Also to be of mention is another forum first, members (innocently walking down the street I may add), being stopped and questioned by the police! The reason for this? A.I. had a rather nice Kentish Town freeze from the said day but the boys in blue decided that we may have nicked it and decided to question us on the side of the street! A good time and many memories that we will not forget. Bring on the summer meet. Oh and I may have to pop up to Chesham to 'remind' myself of that lovely pubs name....... and of course check out the refreshment list for our delightful members  ;D  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 22:44:28 GMT
Well another successful day out at the musuem and it seems once again the crowds poured in tho I have to admit they were very rude. Pushing past people queeing is not on tut tut. Ive managed to get ahold of something MRFS42 might collection doesn't have ;D:-) Tho as he is the ever kind information provider on here, he's borrowing it! Also to be of mention is another forum first, members (innocently walking down the street I may add), being stopped and questioned by the police! The reason for this? A.I. had a rather nice Kentish Town freeze from the said day but the boys in blue decided that we may have nicked it and decided to question us on the side of the street! A good time and many memories that we will not forget. Bring on the summer meet. Oh and I may have to pop up to Chesham to 'remind' myself of that lovely pubs name....... and of course check out the refreshment list for our delightful members ;D yes and their was us only joking about being stopped by the police |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 22:58:01 GMT
yes and their was us only joking about being stopped by the police I know, I say that and turn around to see the police car! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 22:59:29 GMT
yes and their was us only joking about being stopped by the police I know, I say that and turn around to see the police car! Dont forgot the Spotlight on us to  ;D |
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Post by Tomcakes on Mar 7, 2009 23:03:11 GMT
Sounds like I missed out! Off for sleep now before tomorrow!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 23:09:23 GMT
Me too Tomcakes as Im working tomorrow.
Forgot the spotlight, werid to see it come on as you face it. Sure thats dangerous as its blinding!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 23:16:17 GMT
Me too Tomcakes as Im working tomorrow. Forgot the spotlight, werid to see it come on as you face it. Sure thats dangerous as its blinding! HAHA dont be silly |
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Post by angelislington on Mar 8, 2009 11:47:32 GMT
Also to be of mention is another forum first, members (innocently walking down the street I may add), being stopped and questioned by the police! And a first for me, too - never even been pulled over in a motor before - obv had the odd 'stiff chat' when I was a drunken yoof but never been pulled over while out walking down the road! I blame the lads - they were the ones that insisted I turn the sign round so everyone can see it says Kentish Town ;D What amused us the most was when the Pleece car went past then actually reversed down the (busy) street to draw level with us! Oh yes and the spotlight <giggle> I'm well chuffed with my sign and I managed to get it back to this Kentish town (canterbury) without further mishap, and will be cleaning it up later prior to installing it on the balcony of my flat!! Blimmin' ACE to see everyone, I had a really great time - thanks folks! Bring on the summer meet. Oh and I may have to pop up to Chesham to 'remind' myself of that lovely pubs name....... and of course check out the refreshment list for our delightful members ;D But of course. Mandatory, no? We discussed yesterday the idea that the summer meet should take in the furthest extents of the Met, starting at Aldgate and heading west. Keep your eyes peeled and watch out for further announcements/discussions re: a date! Thanks once again guys for a wicked night! xxAI |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 13:43:06 GMT
T'was a good day. So good to see you all. Of couse, walking down the road with a 'Kentish Town' sign isn't suspicious behavior at all! I blame the guy with the eyebrows......
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 18:48:21 GMT
i went to acton yesterday, which was a great day out, quite a lot to see, i was supposed to be coming up with a few freinds, but 3 of them decided to visit the dean forest railway instead, and i can say they are regreating it.
overall its was great and if anyone knows any staff/volunteers there please pass on my thanx
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Post by mrfs42 on Mar 8, 2009 19:27:00 GMT
I blame the guy with the eyebrows...... <innocent look> I don't know what you are talking about!! </il> Anyway, a great day was had by all, and a pleasant gathering in the 'pub afterwards. We think the forum record for travelling to a meet has been set by Cyberman who travelled over from Boston in the USofA. The Depot was ***incredibly*** busy with huge queues for most of the day. Many thanks to mackenzieblu for lending me the yellow peril that I missed and hadn't got; the highlight for me was finding a TTN that matches up with one of my programme machine rolls - I can forsee a rainy day looking through the roll and checking against the timetable. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 19:52:51 GMT
Im still well chuffed a found something you missed ;D ;D ;D It was another brillant forum meet and Im really looking forward to doing the summer one (Im awaiting a date so can book it off work this time so I can drink!) As for the eyebrows, we shall never forget |
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Post by Tomcakes on Mar 8, 2009 21:02:53 GMT
All concerned knew about the length of the queues - simply because of the number of visitors, I think. Some issues were hit today with regards to the weather - we had ingress of water near power sockets, and the entrance from outside was like a swimming pool, despite the best efforts of Mrs Mop.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2009 19:57:02 GMT
The only problem I had was rude people pushing past at the ticket office. As for queeing, we got there at 10am so was at the start of the quee and got around quickly!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2009 20:52:13 GMT
The only problem I had was rude people pushing past at the ticket office. As for queeing, we got there at 10am so was at the start of the quee and got around quickly! i got their at 10:45 i was level with the bus |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2009 13:53:20 GMT
Great to meet you all at the RLAP and wish I could have stayed longer. Quite entertaining to hear about the "Kentish Town" sign incident...could be a lethal weapon you know. I understand that a "Way Out" sign could be lethal in the hands of someone cunning and skilled with the handling of such an implement.
I'm now back at my office in the States, having returned last night from the home turf. Ah how sweet it was.
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