Re: Brittania
Hi Raf, I assume you have tried Live Steam Magazine adverts. Also web sites? And last but no means least, Geoff Spencely, has a track. Perhaps he will divulge his sources to you. Tony D. At 06:37 PM 1/23/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: >All said and done, where can one track for the Brittania at a reasonable >price. > >Anthony Dixon wrote: > > >Really guys, the prime pre-requisite > > before buying a Britannia is to learn how to spell the > > name!. (How you going to write up the order form and cheque?) > > > >It is "Britannia", not Brittania. As an ex-Pat, and > > owner of a G1 Britannia, I could > > not resist the correction. (I do understand the spelling is a > > little more complicated than "Ruby"). > > > > The 2nd pre-requisit > > is to contact Geoff Spencely via this e > > mail distribution list. I believe Geoff has built the O.S. > > Britannia from a kit, so has first > > hand experience as to kit quality, service etc. > > > > The 3rd pre-requisit, is that we in the Bay Area all > > get invites to the > > > unveiling of the kit. Help you put it together, and 1st rides. > > > > The 4th pre-requisit is, it must be coal fired!!! > > > > I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I > > saw the O.S. model, but could not > > afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. > >Tony D. > > > > At 09:08 AM 1/21/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: > > >Hi, I am thinking of buying a OS Brittania and or Aster BR03, what do you > > >think > > >and where can I get the best price and support. I am in San Jose, Ca. > > > > > >Regards > > >Raf > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Brittania
Hi Raf, OK. Boxing day it is. But I would still like to see the kit as you progress. Thank you. Tony D. At 06:35 PM 1/23/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: >Tony, thanks for correcting the spelling ... the excitement of buying a live >steam locomotive would do it you. > >With regards to the 3rd requisite, you are most welcome to Boxing day. > >Regards >Raf > > >Anthony Dixon wrote: > > >Really guys, the prime pre-requisite > > before buying a Britannia is to learn how to spell the > > name!. (How you going to write up the order form and cheque?) > > > >It is "Britannia", not Brittania. As an ex-Pat, and > > owner of a G1 Britannia, I could > > not resist the correction. (I do understand the spelling is a > > little more complicated than "Ruby"). > > > > The 2nd pre-requisit > > is to contact Geoff Spencely via this e > > mail distribution list. I believe Geoff has built the O.S. > > Britannia from a kit, so has first > > hand experience as to kit quality, service etc. > > > > The 3rd pre-requisit, is that we in the Bay Area all > > get invites to the > > > unveiling of the kit. Help you put it together, and 1st rides. > > > > The 4th pre-requisit is, it must be coal fired!!! > > > > I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I > > saw the O.S. model, but could not > > afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. > >Tony D. > > > > At 09:08 AM 1/21/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: > > >Hi, I am thinking of buying a OS Brittania and or Aster BR03, what do you > > >think > > >and where can I get the best price and support. I am in San Jose, Ca. > > > > > >Regards > > >Raf > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Brittania
OK. You have a deal Three J& M coaches for your O.S. Britannia!!!. Tony D. At 11:22 AM 1/23/01 -0800, you wrote: >Tony Dixon wrote, > >< I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I >saw the O.S. model, but could not >afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. >Tony D.> > >Do I hear sweet violins in the background// Anyone who can afford ALL >those J& M French coaches can buy anything. > >Gealous Geoff. > > >
Re: Brittania
All said and done, where can one track for the Brittania at a reasonable price. Anthony Dixon wrote: >Really guys, the prime pre-requisite > before buying a Britannia is to learn how to spell the > name!. (How you going to write up the order form and cheque?) > >It is "Britannia", not Brittania. As an ex-Pat, and > owner of a G1 Britannia, I could > not resist the correction. (I do understand the spelling is a > little more complicated than "Ruby"). > > The 2nd pre-requisit > is to contact Geoff Spencely via this e > mail distribution list. I believe Geoff has built the O.S. > Britannia from a kit, so has first > hand experience as to kit quality, service etc. > > The 3rd pre-requisit, is that we in the Bay Area all > get invites to the > unveiling of the kit. Help you put it together, and 1st rides. > > The 4th pre-requisit is, it must be coal fired!!! > > I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I > saw the O.S. model, but could not > afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. >Tony D. > > At 09:08 AM 1/21/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: > >Hi, I am thinking of buying a OS Brittania and or Aster BR03, what do you > >think > >and where can I get the best price and support. I am in San Jose, Ca. > > > >Regards > >Raf > > > > > >
Re: Brittania
Tony, thanks for correcting the spelling ... the excitement of buying a live steam locomotive would do it you. With regards to the 3rd requisite, you are most welcome to Boxing day. Regards Raf Anthony Dixon wrote: >Really guys, the prime pre-requisite > before buying a Britannia is to learn how to spell the > name!. (How you going to write up the order form and cheque?) > >It is "Britannia", not Brittania. As an ex-Pat, and > owner of a G1 Britannia, I could > not resist the correction. (I do understand the spelling is a > little more complicated than "Ruby"). > > The 2nd pre-requisit > is to contact Geoff Spencely via this e > mail distribution list. I believe Geoff has built the O.S. > Britannia from a kit, so has first > hand experience as to kit quality, service etc. > > The 3rd pre-requisit, is that we in the Bay Area all > get invites to the > unveiling of the kit. Help you put it together, and 1st rides. > > The 4th pre-requisit is, it must be coal fired!!! > > I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I > saw the O.S. model, but could not > afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. >Tony D. > > At 09:08 AM 1/21/01 -0800, rshar420 wrote: > >Hi, I am thinking of buying a OS Brittania and or Aster BR03, what do you > >think > >and where can I get the best price and support. I am in San Jose, Ca. > > > >Regards > >Raf > > > > > >
Re: Brittania
Hi, I left you phone number at work, please send it thru email and I would like to talk to you. Thanks Raf Geoff Spenceley wrote: > Tony Dixon wrote, > >< I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I > saw the O.S. model, but could not > afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. >Tony D.> > > Do I hear sweet violins in the background// Anyone who can afford ALL > those J& M French coaches can buy anything. > > Gealous Geoff. >
Re: Gas - the other kind/coal types
At 10:35 PM 22/01/01 -0800, Antony Dixon wrote: > I read an article about John Shawe,s conversion of another > Roundhouse engine, and recall he used Welsh coal. I assume you > have asked him the source and type of coal he uses?. I talked to John at Diamondhead. He said that his current choice in steam coal is from Poland. rta, pf
Re: Gas - the other kind/ kinds of coal
Please, let us be more accurate when describing the faces of our coal firing brethren. Their faces are "all covered with SOOT!" Soot has nothing to do with misplaced soil. This from an ex agronomist - soil chemist & soil physicist. Keep your steam up! Mt. Lunkenheimer's associate
Re: Brittania
Tony Dixon wrote, < I ordered and bought my G1 Britannia is because I saw the O.S. model, but could not afford it. The weight, size and 3.250" gauge were minor issues!. Tony D.> Do I hear sweet violins in the background// Anyone who can afford ALL those J& M French coaches can buy anything. Gealous Geoff.
Re: Gas - the other kind/ kinds of coal
Phil, It just looks that way--the teeth sparkle more when the face is black!! All my friends say I look less miserable after coal firing! Geoff. Trent; > >I have no proof of this at all. BUT, How come all the guys with the >biggest grins at the end of the day at these steamups are all dirty with >coal dirt? ( VBG) > >Phil.P. Reading,PA. > > > >> Phil, >> >> And besides, it doesn't leave that really cool looking black residue all >over >> your face and clothes at the end of the day. >> >> Later, >> Trent >> >> >> "Phil. Paskos" wrote: >> >> > I have to get away from using propane you see. Geoff insists! >> >> >
