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
> >
> >
> >
