York SubSim Meet 2014 [Archive] - SUBSIM Radio Room Forums

Oberon

07-13-14, 05:25 PM

Well, getting to Chelmsford was entertaining, the Ipswich train was delayed by 12 mins because the front coach was packed with more cycles than the Tour De France! Still the guard and driver did their best, and we managed to get the 10:58 to Chelmsford...only to have seven Mexicans with about fourteen very large suitcases which they proceeded to block the gangway with. A scramble over the cases later got us alighted at Chelmers where Tarjak and Betonov were realizing that East Anglia closes on Sunday.
The official Subsim UK meet hats were handed out (who knew that Australia had SSGs, and they were Oberons too) and greetings exchanged, so this is the man I've flown 109s with.and the man I've built square Minecraft factories with. It's a pleasure to meet them both.
So, into the Ford Galaxy we gathered and off to York we went with periodic 'Are ye ther' yet?' calls from Jim on the way.
York was reached about three to four hours later and we checked into our very nice Hotel and then met Jimbuna and Herr B in the pub next door, greetings were exchanged and we talked shop over a pint of IPA (and a vodka and coke for the missus). Then Jim, bless him, handed out the gifts he'd brought us, and we posed outside for the official Subsim UK meet group shots which will no doubt be posted later. We strolled into the city through The Shambles and down to the river, to show Betonov the sights. Then we invaded the local Waites for dinner, many attempts were made to get the location of Jims mystery station to no avail, and then we RTB'd to the hotel. The guys went to the pub to watch the footie while me and the wife turned in.
Tomorrow is a trip into the city, York Air Museum and the National Railway Museum so Betonov can see the fastest steam locomotive in the world!

BrucePartington

07-13-14, 05:37 PM

Tomorrow is a trip into the city, York Air Museum and the National Railway Museum so Betonov can see the fastest steam locomotive in the world!
Photos, please :D.
I wish I was there.

Herr-Berbunch

07-13-14, 06:04 PM

Photos, please :D.
I wish I was there.

You say that but I have a photo of a near-naked Jim...

...surely you don't mean it? :hmmm:

PS whilst I'm here, and having drunk a few local brews, it's going well so far. :yeah:

BrucePartington

07-13-14, 06:16 PM

You say that but I have a photo of a near-naked Jim...

...surely you don't mean it? :hmmm:

PS whilst I'm here, and having drunk a few local brews, it's going well so far. :yeah:
:haha:
I've seen worse, believe me.

TarJak

07-14-14, 09:54 AM

Oh no you haven't. :O:

TarJak

07-14-14, 09:55 AM

Great time today wandering around National Railway museum and Elvington

Oberon

07-14-14, 10:34 AM

Indeed, it's been a lovely day, having a good look around the air Museum, finding an example of that infamous Luftwaffe wunderwaffe the Bf109G6!

Betonov

07-14-14, 12:52 PM

Touched the Mallard. THE Malard :)

And drank more beer than the last 3 years combined :dead:

TarJak

07-14-14, 03:09 PM

Aye and there's plenty more beer to come.:Kaleun_Cheers:

Herr-Berbunch

07-14-14, 03:55 PM

More Mallards?

Gustav was nice but would've been better with more room. Same for most of the exhibits.

TarJak

07-14-14, 04:30 PM

Yep not much thought of photographers when positioning exhibits.

TarJak

07-14-14, 05:33 PM

Drinking Anze's schnapps.vl Bugger me it's paint stripper.

TarJak

07-14-14, 05:42 PM

Some interesting revelations from Jim tonight. Particularly in relation to the heating.:O:

Herr-Berbunch

07-14-14, 05:46 PM

Some interesting revelations from Jim tonight. Particularly in relation to the heating.:O:

Pic to follow :D

TarJak

07-14-14, 06:04 PM

https://picasaweb.google.com/m/viewer#photo/111778598220044405880/6036056595943926497/6036056598297662962

Herr-Berbunch

07-14-14, 06:35 PM

That link leads to knack-all! :-?

Red October1984

07-14-14, 07:18 PM

This thread is like....all inside jokes. :hmmm:

No pics to prove any of this is happening. :O:

u crank

07-14-14, 07:24 PM

This thread is like....all inside jokes. :hmmm:

No pics to prove any of this is happening. :O:

They can't be drinking enough. :O:

Herr-Berbunch

07-15-14, 12:19 AM

Just you wait until we're all back to our PCs to upload photos, probably still won't make much sense.

nikimcbee

07-15-14, 12:35 AM

Drinking Anze's schnapps.vl Bugger me it's paint stripper.

Waiting for the photo of Betonov , passed out wearing Jim's knickers.
Needs more schnapps.

Don't foget to stop by Steed's flat. I want something from the gift shop.:up:

Schroeder

07-15-14, 06:17 AM

probably still won't make much sense.
You're a Brit, you never make sense.:O:

:D

Herr-Berbunch

07-15-14, 09:14 AM

OK, here it is. A pic of Grant and Anze in our (Jim and me) room. On the wall about head height is the TV. Directly below as a conventional hot water radiator, on the other wall is an electric panel heater.

But Jim said...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7632

:haha:

Jimbuna

07-15-14, 09:14 AM

Touched the Mallard. THE Malard :)

And drank more beer than the last 3 years combined :dead:

Aye that hic! :doh:

Jimbuna

07-15-14, 09:17 AM

Drinking Anze's schnapps.vl Bugger me it's paint stripper.

You were warned but no....Aussies always think they know best :smug:

Some interesting revelations from Jim tonight. Particularly in relation to the heating.:O:

Oh bugga!! :stare:

Pic to follow :D

Double bugga!! :stare::stare:

Jimbuna

07-15-14, 09:22 AM

Pretty obvious Tony and I have returned home safely so I await similar news from the other four tearaways.

grateful thanks to you all for making the effort to attend and make what was a fantastic 2 1/2 days, I only wish it could have been longer.

@Anze...I will be thinking of you hanging around Stanstead until 7am tomorrow my friend but top marks for getting here....pure SubSim Ninja attitude :sunny:

Picture and stories to follow no doubt but mine may take a little longer than usual because of current pooter technicalities.

@Neal...we all appreciated your SubSim U-Boat cocktails :yeah:

Herr-Berbunch

07-15-14, 09:26 AM

Jim and Grant looking out for the Lamb and Lion Inn.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7630

Anze looking for a map.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7629

Guess the shirt. And I'd like to thank Grant for his self-editing of the hand gesture, saved me doing it. This was after Grant had got changed due to a 'little accident' ending in wet trousers. I'm assured all those from the Houston meet will know about his weak bladder issue. :03:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7628

Jim trying Anze's honey mead, aka 'paint stripper'. I thought it was lovely.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7631

Elvington Air Museum - memorial to all the women who lost their lives whilst serving in any capacity for all things airworthy.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7637

On a more serious note, it was hard to get Anze out of the Jet Provost cockpit exhibit.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7634

What does this do? What does that do? Neeeeeeeyowwwwww!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7635

109 G6 :woot:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7633

And finally from me, for there will be many more by the others, where proper railway locomotion started - Stevenson's Rocket. OK, a replica, but a bloomin' good one.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7636

Herr-Berbunch

07-15-14, 09:31 AM

Grateful thanks to you all for making the effort to attend and make what was a fantastic 2 1/2 days, I only wish it could have been longer.

Indeed, thanks to all that made it, and a safe journey home (if you haven't sold your ticket, Anze?). Lovely to meet some more of you reprobates.

@Neal...we all appreciated your SubSim U-Boat cocktails :yeah:

Ooh, they were delicious, expensive, but delicious. :03:

Betonov

07-15-14, 12:45 PM

Oberon and Frau were safelly delivered, I'm beginning my airport camping (bloody tourists everywhere), don't know abot tarjak, his route back from Stanstead was a parking lot :hmmm:

nikimcbee

07-15-14, 01:03 PM

@Grant. I trust you washed your SH4 shirt between the 2 subsim meets.:hmmm::O:

TarJak

07-15-14, 01:09 PM

Just arrived back in deepest darkest Essex after the drive back doon Sooth. Jamie, Gemma and Anze all delivered to their respective drop off points.

Anze has a bit of a wait for his plane so hope he gets home ok.

It was a real pleasure meeting you all.

I'll see if I can get a working link to some photos but all the ones on the camera will have to wait a few weeks till I get home.

Oberon

07-15-14, 01:09 PM

I dunno, I spend three days with an Aussie, get back and then have to help next door with a snake problem. Fortunately it was just a grass snake, unfortunately she'd already brained the poor bugger before she brought it round so I had to put it out of its misery. :nope:

Chaps, it was an absolute pleasure, major thanks to Tarjak for the transportation and sorting the accommodation, and the excellent headgear, and thanks to Jim for the gifts. It was a great time, and brilliant to meet you all. :D

Anyway, without further ado:

http://i.imgur.com/0OGE9Wp.jpg
Tarjak and Jim compare lens sizes

http://i.imgur.com/kEBKqh3.jpg
Left to right: Jimbuna, Gemma (my wife), Herr B, Betonov and Tarjak.

http://i.imgur.com/XL9ajvt.jpg
Shambling through the Shambles

http://i.imgur.com/p4gs53q.jpg
Betonov and our multi-million pound new weapon.

http://i.imgur.com/bWvcUfk.jpg
A band of brothers (and a sister)

http://i.imgur.com/6wgzbtV.jpgJim and Betonov in front of a Banana

http://i.imgur.com/Pc7yRGN.jpg
The secret Soviet spy sabotaging our Canberras flight director

http://i.imgur.com/CiHgguO.jpg
Herr B at the stick

http://i.imgur.com/iLQ18Vw.jpg
The Jimbuna, as seen in its native environment. :yep:

TarJak

07-15-14, 01:10 PM

@Grant. I trust you washed your SH4 shirt between the 2 subsim meets.:hmmm::O:

You'd have to ask my wife that.she deals with that department.:D

nikimcbee

07-15-14, 01:14 PM

:hmmm: Doing a bit of reading?
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Lamb+%26+Lion+Inn/@53.96263,-1.084911,3a,75y,347.22h,95.95t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s7Z_rCkts-fNiSfGO-TgkVQ!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x487931a7a9eaaa51:0x23e8b9558 a94cb60

So is that part of the old city wall?

nikimcbee

07-15-14, 01:19 PM

The Jimbuna, as seen in its native environment. :yep:

Check his pockets!

Oberon

07-15-14, 01:27 PM

Have to laugh, was just making a cuppa and a Sea King flew over, made me think of Jim. :03:

Oberon

07-15-14, 01:28 PM

nikimcbee

07-15-14, 01:35 PM

Great photos btw.

Geno_Mariner

07-15-14, 01:43 PM

Looks like you guys had great fun :D I was sorta following the events through Gemma. (If we ever get a subsim meet in Sydney, I'd be up for that)

Oberon

07-15-14, 01:59 PM

And now a general assortment of pics:

http://i.imgur.com/thBOT8P.jpg
8am on a Sunday morning at Saxmundham station, the most life around was the local cat hunting in the trackside undergrowth.

http://i.imgur.com/7SilwNx.jpg?1
The obstacle course to get off the train.

http://i.imgur.com/Kqwbz7p.jpg
Traditional York Minster shot. Taken the day before the bigwigs met regarding women bishops.

http://i.imgur.com/KcbdQEG.jpg
China Railways 'Confederation class' or KF

http://i.imgur.com/AJz483R.jpg
City class 'City of Truro' alledgedly the first locomotive in the world to break 100mph, but sadly done without a dynamometer car so the record was not officially broken until Flying Scotsman took it in 1934, some thirty years later.

http://i.imgur.com/GeKNZOm.jpg
A proper 'Charlie', Bulleids Q1 freight locomotive, nicknamed 'Charlies' and 'Coffee pots' because of their unusual shape, they were designed to be cheap to build, light-weight (to run on most loading gauges), easy to maintain and powerful despite their weight.

http://i.imgur.com/Dpjz8ad.jpg
An overview of the main hall at the National Railway Museum

http://i.imgur.com/JYIv4qG.jpg
Another shot of the main hall, showing the red streamlined 'Coronation' class 'Duchess of Hamilton'. The LMS's response to the LNERs streamlined A4s, they were more powerful but inferior in design, resulting in the streamlining being removed on all of the locomotives from 1946.

http://i.imgur.com/fSy356X.jpg
Another Stephensons Rocket replica, this one a fully working steaming version.

http://i.imgur.com/7CO029B.jpg
Beauty shot of the river Ouse.

Red October1984

07-15-14, 02:16 PM

http://i.imgur.com/HHAjODj.jpg

Oberon

07-15-14, 02:17 PM

And now for the Air Museum:

http://i.imgur.com/B1ptKhH.jpg
The impressive Handley Page Victor, converted from a bomber to a tanker

http://i.imgur.com/CplaUpX.jpg
The Banana or as Jim would call it, the Brick (to me though, Bricks are F4s)

http://i.imgur.com/Ws1TLrZ.jpg
The French Dassault Mirage III, a nice looking aircraft this one, first time I'd seen it.

http://i.imgur.com/AUwv0zn.jpg
Another first, the Eastchurch Kitten, cute little thing, probably piloted by midgets...

http://i.imgur.com/7k0migH.jpg
The infamous Hurri, in the same sort of condition that the Lolwaffles (or Royal Air Farce) would return to base in.

http://i.imgur.com/AIpTb1r.jpg
Another Banana, freshly cleaned and in good condition compared to its stable-mates

http://i.imgur.com/VFvfZ0n.jpg
A model of the Anti-radiation missile 'Martel', I'd heard the name mentioned a few times (in Wargame: Airland battle and Red Dragon) but never seen one before

http://i.imgur.com/JQONqBz.jpg
The Halifax bomber 'Friday the 13th' with two strange looking gentlemen nearby...

http://i.imgur.com/CxoFJdt.jpg
The pride and joy of the Lolwaffles, the Bf-109 G6!!

http://i.imgur.com/vTEbdkK.jpg
A Mosquito, undergoing repair and restoration, and looking very good for it.

http://i.imgur.com/nfl7nzb.jpg
This was originally mis-ID'd as a Challenger Mk I, but on inspecting the model on my desk and a quick google search, I've discovered that this is, in fact, the ubiquitous Chieftain...in fact, the very first Chieftain, the prototype. Either which way, a very nice battle tank.

http://i.imgur.com/fvHIR4G.jpg
The front desk of the recon Canberra cockpit.

http://i.imgur.com/H5I9xvz.jpg
Nice little bit of history this. The catapult used by Barnes Wallis to test the models of his bouncing bomb at Teddington, and actually used in the famous film 'The Dam Busters'

http://i.imgur.com/e0AVkgU.jpg
And finally a bit of older history, a statue to Roman Emperor Constantine who was proclaimed Emperor in York in 306AD.

Herr-Berbunch

07-15-14, 02:41 PM

Nice pics, and thanks for the 'gentlemen' comment.

I don't know about you but I'm shattered and in need of lots of non-alcohic fluids and an early night.

Don't want to be doing Jim's job tonight. :o

TarJak

07-15-14, 03:36 PM

Jim's pockets were quite a few pounds lighter when he left the shop. Should be a couple. Should be a couple of new additions to his aircraft collection thread soon.

BrucePartington

07-15-14, 03:39 PM

Thank you for the pics. Enjoyed them all, especially the steam locomotives.

TarJak

07-15-14, 03:59 PM

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0230.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0230.jpg.html)
Anze administering the schnapps to Jim's head.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0228.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0228.jpg.html)
The effect was instant.

THEBERBSTER

07-15-14, 06:38 PM

One place I have always wanted to go to but never got around to.

I believe they have the signal gantry from Southampton Central station which is quite unique.

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-14, 01:57 AM

Anze is currntly doing 450 kts over Dunkirk at 35k'. :D

TarJak

07-16-14, 04:13 AM

Fueled by schnapps no doubt.

Betonov

07-16-14, 04:34 AM

Anze is currntly doing 450 kts over Dunkirk at 35k'. :D

You used a tracker or just guessed ??

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-14, 05:25 AM

Flight radar 24. Took a screen shot too.

Betonov

07-16-14, 06:23 AM

Eren-Jaegerbomb

07-16-14, 07:10 AM

Yeah ???
Where is it :)

Proved to myself I can handle the miles, I can handle the beer, I can find my way around a major metropolis and I can walk from Whitehall to Mile end.
In the end, I have just only one regret :-?
That you couldn't take Mallard home with you?

I'm Gemma btw in case anybody was wondering XD
Got a few photos myself to post but only a couple. I mostly leave the photography up to Oberon.

Oberon

07-16-14, 07:38 AM

That you couldn't take Mallard home with you?

I'm Gemma btw in case anybody was wondering XD
Got a few photos myself to post but only a couple. I mostly leave the photography up to Oberon.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-78_5124.jpg

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-14, 07:39 AM

Welcome aboard Gemma :salute:

Long time no see.

Anze - can't get to Subsim.com on the work network so I'll do it at home later.

Jimbuna

07-16-14, 08:48 AM

Don't want to be doing Jim's job tonight. :o

Jim's pockets were quite a few pounds lighter when he left the shop. Should be a couple. Should be a couple of new additions to his aircraft collection thread soon.

Rgr that.

Jimbuna

07-16-14, 08:49 AM

HunterICX

07-16-14, 09:49 AM

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-78_5124.jpg

Now you've done it....
http://i.imgur.com/qgDNlGA.jpg

Welcome aboard Gemma

Jimbuna

07-16-14, 09:54 AM

A bit surprised the one of me supposedly in my birthday suit hasn't made an appearance yet.

Off work tomorrow so I'll make a start at posting those that are considered acceptable for the community.

TarJak

07-16-14, 10:25 AM

Welcome aboard Gemma. Pleasure meeting you. Now you know why Jamie can't keep away.

Betonov

07-16-14, 10:55 AM

Hey Gemma, welcome to the forumz :salute:

I'm the unofficial and self declared cook and gardener :)

Betonov

07-16-14, 11:32 AM

My journey to the meet began on Friday when I landed in London

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10391033_847777208568131_984050558662089740_n.jpg
Welcome to Whitechapel

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10421161_847778238568028_3581194045606229233_n.jpg
My home away from home

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10513446_847778225234696_3845111458208178853_n.jpg ?oh=47d67c8e237e33f730bd58070483dfd8&oe=544EEC67
View

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Had us mainlanders in mind with these signs

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10254029_847777278568124_5889710226164213442_n.jpg
Ah, the Empire and it's symbols :)

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/1891247_847777195234799_467140726546866083_n.jpg
Forgot how huge Nelsons memorial was

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10488404_847777568568095_6408666651920780604_n.jpg
Shame the lighting was atrocious

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10494546_847777641901421_6572707779344549413_n.jpg
Love the wordplays :), there's a gem around every corner

Betonov

07-16-14, 11:38 AM

So I went to the British Museum

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10561630_847777661901419_7970916428476508904_n.jpg ?oh=b77e44bcdc75877980182aedb915da47&oe=54544AFA
Easter Island statue, pocket version

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10565229_847777691901416_5997271355475724156_n.jpg ?oh=606df916dc4eb9f80b61766b34b96984&oe=544A4F8E&__gda__=1412805092_091f7da4ded5b58125a1938dcda8255 7
Enuit kanoo

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10511306_847777701901415_3904527194789843941_n.jpg ?oh=237499d00c1ee4a6afdb853925753c52&oe=54345B32&__gda__=1413778926_10bdeec988644dab49a18c094901801 c
A 10m long display of the averagne number of pills a Brit will eat trough his/her lifetime, shown by an actual number of pills

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10502132_847777735234745_5156624937224407467_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10421132_847777755234743_1260325590074691864_n.jpg
Don't know the two gentleman

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10544795_847777795234739_5932443286581638699_n.jpg
Garmin, 500 BC

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10563030_847777805234738_4688668474101264655_n.jpg
Etruscan golden knife

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10514746_847777835234735_8466159656855933619_n.jpg
Gott mit uns

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10384660_847777848568067_4269449939835634580_n.jpg
No comment really needed :)

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10537112_847777865234732_6283200625646363268_n.jpg
And a foot wide, stone disc, used as currency in the Pacific

Betonov

07-16-14, 11:44 AM

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10494726_847777905234728_4300858471609611244_n.jpg ?oh=1ceebac3f7f9cb620a5ef737e6ec439b&oe=544E8797
The Queen was at home

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10402609_847777921901393_3464541021153359627_n.jpg
:)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10254029_847777945234724_3543305434705961694_n.jpg ?oh=c3feb4a4036b98ba7360753308c8d72e&oe=54554191&__gda__=1414595616_0b6d812f97775c47e212579a7cadc3a 4
Traitors gate at the tower, I have a list of people that will use it

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10478538_847777965234722_6412995107373415923_n.jpg
Some skylining

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10500482_847778081901377_9133047723023400460_n.jpg
Yumm

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10527480_847778255234693_6811405962835803523_n.jpg
And then the long drive to York in this :)

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10347618_847778341901351_3367792988757908774_n.jpg
Jim and the gates to York

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10530779_847778545234664_7635306425413809940_n.jpg ?oh=4198d1acd7d3ded2bc61bc76b129f489&oe=5444B334
Shambles

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10552445_847778565234662_1083582175794884847_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10538427_847778661901319_4387086811048728147_n.jpg ?oh=85d8331e63668f0a6994e73e885695e4&oe=5452B36D
THE Mallard :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p417x417/10429355_847778671901318_3567374469639704802_n.jpg ?oh=0e7a34c6c1b4d698c2583b07951970ef&oe=544EBADF&__gda__=1414588217_d8c9f07d4c08811800feedf6d106fe4 3
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10479465_847778685234650_5945395655355907788_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10369892_847778761901309_5643051091309181073_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/p417x417/10392297_847778835234635_4522132276152505562_n.jpg
Japan, doing things properly since the 60's

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p417x417/10530911_847778811901304_2924285168985230438_n.jpg ?oh=8c5c5d1d21d76fd60816f01a242a7c3d&oe=543D1A50

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-14, 12:51 PM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7638

Herr-Berbunch

07-16-14, 12:58 PM

A bit surprised the one of me supposedly in my birthday suit hasn't made an appearance yet.

I wasn't going to publish it, but seeing as you're expecting it here goes - :haha:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=767&pictureid=7639

Oberon

07-16-14, 01:32 PM

You know, I'm more and more glad that we had two flights of stairs to defend us... :haha:

EDIT: Love the pics by the way, Betonov :D

nikimcbee

07-16-14, 04:46 PM

@Betonov, great photos.
@ Everybody, where's my photo of Steed?

Oberon

07-16-14, 05:37 PM

@ Everybody, where's my photo of Steed?

In your little shrine to him, where it always is. :yep:

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 06:22 AM

Great shots Anze :cool:

@Tony....I saw what you did ya bugga :har:

Herr-Berbunch

07-17-14, 06:55 AM

@Tony....I saw what you did ya bugga :har:

Still got your glasses on then.

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 07:41 AM

Still got your glasses on then.

All steamed up due to the contents of the laptop screen and that schnapps/paint stripper on the window ledge :)

Aktungbby

07-17-14, 01:49 PM

I'm Gemma btw in case anybody was wondering XD

Eren-Jaegerbomb

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 02:08 PM

Still having pooter problems so I can only post a few atm but needless to say, these folk are The Quality Street Gang and epitomise so much of what makes SubSim such a fantastic community and forum.

The Quality Street Gang
http://s28.postimg.org/akgk5zgvh/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/u2b7lxdt5/full/)

How is it I got the job of looking after some Aussie mongrels handbag?
http://s10.postimg.org/zbxflwmpl/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/h94cuoqut/full/)

Try to keep up that man. If your not fast...your last.
http://s21.postimg.org/ua1lqlq1j/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/q0wvofms3/full/)

Yes Anze, urinating behind a tree in a public place is an offence in the UK.
http://s1.postimg.org/as1ng4rpb/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/l242fdhkr/full/)

Betonov

07-17-14, 02:14 PM

Yes Anze, urinating behind a tree in a public place is an offence in the UK.

:haha:

Love the: I'M FABULOUS look

Oberon

07-17-14, 02:22 PM

Try to keep up that man. If your not fast...your last.

I recall that he was considering mooning the camera but the police van discouraged him. :03: :haha:

nikimcbee

07-17-14, 02:23 PM

Looks like you guys had a good time.:yeah:

Oberon

07-17-14, 02:24 PM

Aye, it was fantastic. :yeah: :yep:

Herr-Berbunch

07-17-14, 02:27 PM

I recall that he was considering mooning the camera but the police van discouraged him. :03: :haha:

Yep, I'd just nipped to the cashpoint to get the obvious and was about half-a-second from pulling the shorts down and turning around when I saw the police van and thought better of it. :D

mapuc

07-17-14, 03:40 PM

It truly looks like you had a really good time.

Made me remember my Subsim meet.

Markus

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 04:02 PM

:haha:

Love the: I'M FABULOUS look

Now I know what you were using the boot polish on yer chin for :)

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 04:05 PM

I recall that he was considering mooning the camera but the police van discouraged him. :03: :haha:

Looks like you guys had a good time.:yeah:

Similarly in 2008 in Houston Jason :sunny:

Yep, I'd just nipped to the cashpoint to get the obvious and was about half-a-second from pulling the shorts down and turning around when I saw the police van and thought better of it. :D

Cost me £10 in a lost bet :)

It truly looks like you had a really good time.

Made me remember my Subsim meet.

Markus

Rgr that...the Meets are truly fantastic...better to meet the individual in person than take a post opportunity for truth :yep:

Onkel Neal

07-17-14, 04:06 PM

Great pics, looks like everyone had an awesome time. :up:

Jimbuna

07-17-14, 04:11 PM

Great pics, looks like everyone had an awesome time. :up:

Oh, much more to come Onkel :)

PayPal received and whilst not necessary, humbly accepted but also gratefully received...photos to follow :sunny:

The next Dr Pepper is on me my friend :cool:

Jimbuna

07-18-14, 05:01 AM

HODOR!! :O:
http://s29.postimg.org/ohkft57vr/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Oberon

07-18-14, 05:58 AM

:har::har::har:

Hodor! :up:

Herr-Berbunch

07-18-14, 06:45 AM

:hmmm: I see (in my head at least) some great photoshop opportunity!

Oberon

07-18-14, 07:24 AM

Oh dear... :haha::haha::haha:

swamprat69er

07-18-14, 10:44 PM

Great pictures, guys!

Herr-Berbunch

07-19-14, 05:05 AM

Oh dear... :haha::haha::haha:

You've misspelled Hodor! :03:

Jimbuna

07-19-14, 05:42 AM

Only moments after entering through the city walls we came across this odd looking play and quickly realised we had gatecrashed without tickets.

http://s29.postimg.org/ph151htjb/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/vuq84qyf7/full/)

So we beat a hasty retreat to Neals place for some guilt absolving remedies.

http://s10.postimg.org/l9xnbvrbt/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/go1j3j5sl/full/)

Wasn't long before Hodor started feeling a little peckish and sniffed out a Yates across from the bridge.

http://s27.postimg.org/sjehcc89v/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/cxx5sdwbj/full/)

u crank

07-19-14, 06:09 AM

Enjoying the pics. Keep them comin'. :up:

Nice hat Betonov.:yep: I live in JD country.

Oberon

07-19-14, 07:24 AM

HODOR! :yeah:

Betonov

07-19-14, 07:31 AM

Enjoying the pics. Keep them comin'. :up:

Nice hat Betonov.:yep: I live in JD country.

There's actually a story behind the hat.
And hides the fact I'm balding :dead:

Jimbuna

07-19-14, 07:56 AM

Crossing the Ouse enroute to the railway museum...a bridge too far.

http://s27.postimg.org/6ve392swz/IMG_4208.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/mgvet14v3/full/)

TarJak couldn't quite grasp the concept of "smile for the camera".

http://s28.postimg.org/aro5q3th9/IMG_4209.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/hi4mzjgmx/full/)

Or the concept of warning people when he's about to take a picture.

http://s21.postimg.org/v8ghvxrxj/IMG_4211.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6f6xva8wz/full/)

Anze fell in love with Mallard.

http://s14.postimg.org/vgoutwfn5/IMG_4212.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/v3xgnpxd9/full/)
http://s29.postimg.org/jp71hr0ef/IMG_4214.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/n8sz7k343/full/)

What with TarJak and me shooting from opposite vantage points, Mallard never stood a chance.

http://s1.postimg.org/edxo7on5r/IMG_4215.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6l70fph6j/full/)

Oberon

07-19-14, 10:24 AM

Probably the most photographed locomotive there. :haha:

I remember I was pointing out the various levers and doohickeys to Anze, bit of a PITA that the footplate was closed just as we arrived, sods must have seen me coming. :oops:

Hodor... :dead:

Herr-Berbunch

07-19-14, 10:31 AM

Hodor... :dead:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7643

:D

Jimbuna

07-19-14, 10:51 AM

I was honestly expecting that :)

Oberon

07-19-14, 11:14 AM

I wondered how long it would take. :haha:

Hodor!! :rock:

http://global3.memecdn.com/hodor_o_1723231.jpg

Betonov

07-19-14, 11:19 AM

Anze fell in love with Mallard.

The Mallard is not the only thing I fell in love with :03:

Jimbuna

07-19-14, 11:24 AM

The Mallard is not the only thing I fell in love with :03:

Hate to break it to you but everyone else at the Meet is married :)

Betonov

07-19-14, 11:27 AM

Hate to break it to you but everyone else at the Meet is married :)

You forgot the cute blonde that served us breakfast on Monday

Jimbuna

07-19-14, 11:29 AM

You forgot the cute blonde that served us breakfast on Monday

You din't realise that was Grant in drag? :)

Herr-Berbunch

07-19-14, 12:01 PM

You'd come all this way to treat her to an evening on a garage forecourt, with no car? :hmmm:

Betonov

07-19-14, 12:15 PM

You'd come all this way to treat her to an evening on a garage forecourt, with no car? :hmmm:

I'd steal the Mallard and take her on a high speed cruise to the water tower :D

nikimcbee

07-19-14, 12:47 PM

Hate to break it to you but everyone else at the Meet is married :)

I heard Tarjak is pretty easy though. A couple bottles of Fosters and he's yours.:woot::up::har:

Sailor Steve

07-19-14, 01:45 PM

HODOR!! :O:
Shouldn't that be "Hodour"? :O:

Jimbuna

07-20-14, 06:00 AM

As we left the rail museum one of the gang spotted the tractor train which ran a thirty minute service to The Minster....so after much crying and wailing "I want to go on the too too" we eventually relenterd and climbed onboard.

http://s12.postimg.org/suuc5mmz1/IMG_4217.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/78fboloeh/full/)
http://s30.postimg.org/3opkcs4ld/IMG_4219.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ler8xti65/full/)
http://s2.postimg.org/69iobzmp5/IMG_4220.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/9t4m1spet/full/)

At The Minster Anze was greeted by the Emperor Constantine but wasn't impressed with the way he was holding his sword.

http://s4.postimg.org/7l47pru7h/IMG_4221.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/dm1wmugtl/full/)

Much to my surprise *cough* just down the road from The Minster we stumbled across what must be a rarity these days, a high street model shop and double gosh this shop sold diecast. I couldn't resist the temptation and upon browsing I stumbled across two more pieces for the collection, a Desert War Puma and a SAR Sea King.

http://s14.postimg.org/9jorxzos1/IMG_4222.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rmhup7kml/full/)
http://s10.postimg.org/rgv9748qh/IMG_4223.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/dzyao8yet/full/)

TarJak

07-20-14, 06:27 AM

BossMark

07-20-14, 06:46 AM

Seems like you guys had a great time, which I could have made it but with my rotten evil luck.:wah:

Great photos :salute::salute:

Herr-Berbunch

07-20-14, 06:57 AM

The puzzled look on the shopkeepers face when you enquired about the glue was priceless.

Even more so when Jim asked for the Corgi diecast Gannet. (Meaning the SAR Sea King from HMS Gannet. :haha:

Jimbuna

07-20-14, 07:10 AM

Surprise, surprise. More surprising still is your indecision about buying the new additions and dragging Anze around York again to buy when you finally decided.

The puzzled look on the shopkeepers fave when you enquired about the glue was priceless.

That's because one model was cheaper to the tune of £6.50 online even before looking up the price of the other.

Seems like you guys had a great time, which I could have made it but with my rotten evil luck.:wah:

Great photos :salute::salute:

Don't worry, I've just PM'd you the bar bill so you should feel like you actually were there :smug:

Jimbuna

07-20-14, 07:10 AM

Even more so when Jim asked for the Corgi diecast Gannet. (Meaning the SAR Sea King from HMS Gannet. :haha:

Aye not a Gannet for sale in the shop yet the amatuer was easily confused :smug:

TarJak

07-20-14, 09:32 AM

Not half as confused as you were when attempting to buy PVA glue and couldn't remember the PVA part.:O:

Betonov

07-20-14, 09:37 AM

I kept telliing him it was Mekol :)

http://www.slovenijales-trgovina.si/media/uploads/product/WSPZaS4FU9QgPp.jpg

nikimcbee

07-20-14, 12:57 PM

Herr-Berbunch

07-20-14, 02:09 PM

I can't believe he pays the equivalent of a fortnight's cruise for a family of four around the Caribbean for each one. Good job he won that lottery money.

And now if she reads the small print she'll know I'm fibbing. :D

Jimbuna

07-21-14, 05:47 AM

http://s10.postimg.org/rgv9748qh/IMG_4223.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/dzyao8yet/full/)

I'm surprised Jim has any money left! So how long was Jim in there 2-3 hours?
You Brits have all the cool hobbyshops!:-?

Not very many left in the high st these days Jason...this is one of the few remaining unfortunately.

Jimbuna

07-21-14, 05:48 AM

Betonov

07-21-14, 06:00 AM

Love the storekeepers face on the last picture :haha:

Jimbuna

07-21-14, 07:49 AM

Love the storekeepers face on the last picture :haha:

Storekeeper: "That nutter has obviously been sniffing PVA" :)

TarJak

07-21-14, 11:04 AM

Storekeeper: "That nutter has obviously been sniffing PVA" :)

If only he knew what you had been sniffing that morning.:O:

Herr-Berbunch

07-21-14, 12:06 PM

Love the storekeepers face on the last picture :haha:

'Quick, he's still here, add another 10%`

Oberon

07-21-14, 02:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUnvgKhWZdI

Jimbuna

07-22-14, 08:39 AM

We had a walk along the city walls and Tony decided to take the opportunity to pose for a photo shoot opportunity ahead of his slimming world diet challenge.

http://s1.postimg.org/rn0eud2bz/IMG_4224.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/60ledc3rf/full/)

Not to be outdone Anze, Grant and I gave him a peep at what he might look like if his diet challenge ended successfully.

http://s9.postimg.org/6mle6cwj3/IMG_4226.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6mle6cwiz/full/)

As we neared one of the gates on the wall we just happened *cough* to come across the beer garden of The Lamb and Lion Inn which just happens to be one of my favourite places in York. The guy at bottom left wasn't the most skilled at photography (as you will see soon) but the only option we had for a group shot.

http://s30.postimg.org/be65tp8bl/IMG_4228.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/z55jbt8il/full/)

We all raised a glass of our own choice of U-boat cocktail and gave cheers to the kindness of Der Onkel for his generous gesture.

CHEERS NEAL

http://s30.postimg.org/9pp3fghup/IMG_4230.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xgogxki1p/full/)

Herr-Berbunch

07-22-14, 11:42 AM

Ya cheeky bugger, pot kettle and all that.

And to distract from my gut let's focus on why Anze should've kept his cap on. :D

Betonov

07-22-14, 02:46 PM

Ya cheeky bugger, pot kettle and all that.

And to distract from my gut let's focus on why Anze should've kept his cap on. :D

I can already feel a razor having a stroll on my head :nope:

Herr-Berbunch

07-22-14, 03:13 PM

Grant showing me his Rolfaroo.

I think they had fun later on. :03:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=894&pictureid=7646

Jimbuna

07-23-14, 07:41 AM

Ya cheeky bugger, pot kettle and all that.

And to distract from my gut let's focus on why Anze should've kept his cap on. :D

LOL....complaints from passing motorists regarding the sun glinting off his nut and blinding them :)

Grant showing me his Rolfaroo.

I think they had fun later on. :03:

They sure didgeridoo did :smug:

Jimbuna

07-24-14, 12:02 PM

On Monday we visited the Yorkshire Air museum at Elvington which upon entering we were all charged £8 entrance, apart from me because having stipulated I was a pensioner the guy on the gate took me literally and gave me a 25% dicount.

Elvington was the top secret location of the RAF's first F-35 Stealth plane until Anze literally stumbled across it.

http://s27.postimg.org/lfckhb33n/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/q18opnomn/full/)

http://s28.postimg.org/apa5ybmbh/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/s2kgd6hmh/full/)

At the museum entrance there is a memorial to 77 Squadron which beauty and the beast were quick to pose in front of.

http://s27.postimg.org/ec9qyt3zn/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/qe54syd7z/full/)

The French flag was hoisted in honour of Bastille Day.

http://s1.postimg.org/o4thor14f/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/csgw6ysff/full/)

Dan D

07-24-14, 05:26 PM

The cap looks good on you, Oberon. @All: Looks like you have had fun.

Jimbuna

07-25-14, 05:45 AM

Anze jumped on this thinking it was his flight back to Slovenia...until someone informed him it was heading for Normandy.

http://s4.postimg.org/8uva0s5dp/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/o3l7ejz21/full/)

Band of brothers and sister.

http://s30.postimg.org/jczeh10vl/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/veusb6a3x/full/)

A touch of WWI

http://s10.postimg.org/5gbqm5chl/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/we5nnvx4l/full/)

http://s18.postimg.org/sil6ji6zt/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/bi2aattyd/full/)

Probably my favourite aircraft, Buccaneer (Brick/Banana Bomber).

http://s22.postimg.org/5t0vx9z35/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/hi4vl8q1p/full/)

http://s15.postimg.org/9lytng8d7/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6f4a3tnx3/full/)

http://s24.postimg.org/xgp0y9ps5/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/4eaqvg3i9/full/)

Oberon

07-25-14, 05:59 AM

Jimbuna

07-28-14, 09:20 AM

Possibly the prize ehibit...Halifax Bomber, Friday the 13th

http://s28.postimg.org/iiyycavml/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/knjbddx95/full/)

http://s16.postimg.org/9ad3hqcv9/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/o6bmpbo9t/full/)

Jamies proof that at least one of the Lolwaffles can get back to base safely.

http://s29.postimg.org/5auz5rlmf/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/am9vqh7oz/full/)

TarJak

07-28-14, 11:37 AM

No way that plane was flown by a Lolwaffle pilot. Still got its wheels and wings.

Herr-Berbunch

07-28-14, 12:11 PM

Thanks Dan, it is a lovely cap. :up:

That C-47 was absolutely fantastic, and it's a nice tick in my 'things I want to do' that I've actually been in the back of one now, and the icing on the cake was the sound-effects being piped in, that was a very nice touch. Points to the Air Museum for that. :yep:

I think your misses was probably the only one within the weight limit for those seats, or was I the only one who read that sign? (and ignored anyway. No damage done.)

Jimbuna

07-28-14, 01:05 PM

I think your misses was probably the only one within the weight limit for those seats, or was I the only one who read that sign? (and ignored anyway. No damage done.)

Cheeky bugga...you ferget 'skinny Jimmy' :stare:

Oberon

07-28-14, 02:34 PM

I think your misses was probably the only one within the weight limit for those seats, or was I the only one who read that sign? (and ignored anyway. No damage done.)

I sat down veeeery carefully, because I didn't want to convert the C-47 into a bomber. :haha:

Oberon

07-28-14, 02:36 PM

Jamies proof that at least one of the Lolwaffles can get back to base safely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcL5HIhVOww :03:

Betonov

07-28-14, 03:15 PM

I was the one with the least water displacement it seems :hmmm:

Obi's missus was still in the kilogram category, the rest of us were in water displacement category :haha:

TarJak

07-28-14, 03:41 PM

Read, understood and why I'm standing in all the photos. :D

Jimbuna

07-29-14, 06:44 AM

I was the one with the least water displacement it seems :hmmm:

Obi's missus was still in the kilogram category, the rest of us were in water displacement category :haha:

LOL :)

Oberon

07-29-14, 11:22 AM

Water displacement? You seen what happens when I jump in the pool?

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120512191736/dragonball/images/4/45/Nuke_explosion.gif

HunterICX

07-29-14, 11:48 AM

Explains why you have to patch up your bathroom ever so often if you keep executing Operation Crossroads in there :O:

Oberon

07-29-14, 11:51 AM

Explains why you have to patch up your bathroom ever so often if you keep executing Operation Crossroads in there :O:

It helps keep the plumbing in order. :yep:

HunterICX

07-29-14, 11:53 AM

It helps keep the plumbing in order. :yep:

It's overdue then since you told me the pipes are making strange noises lately :haha:

Oberon

07-29-14, 12:04 PM

It's overdue then since you told me the pipes are making strange noises lately :haha:

That's because this house was built by these guys:

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5sJc2PD1iMs/hqdefault.jpg

Betonov

07-29-14, 01:36 PM

God I miss England :-?

Anyone up there know about anyone looking for someone with 8 years experience with boat building/fibreglass resin/industrial modeling ??? :hmmm:

Herr-Berbunch

07-29-14, 03:09 PM

Jamie - how much for a family room at your work, next Wednesday? (four people, three adults and a child.)

Oberon

07-29-14, 03:26 PM

Jamie - how much for a family room at your work, next Wednesday? (four people, three adults and a child.)

Between £185 and £225 depending on whether you want a sea view or inland view facing room (price could be a bit higher since the online booking form only goes up to two people). You'd have to have a chat with reception about room arangements since the rooms are pretty small, you might be better off with two adults in one room and the third adult and child in another room.
I can give you the number via PM if you like?

Jimbuna

07-30-14, 07:15 AM

God I miss England :-?

Anyone up there know about anyone looking for someone with 8 years experience with boat building/fibreglass resin/industrial modeling ??? :hmmm:

Probably a few vacancies going for hull patchers/leak sealers at Rosyth :03:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/defence/10985309/Timelapse-aircraft-carrier-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-floated-for-first-time.html

TarJak

08-17-14, 06:19 AM

Just when you thought it was all over. I've finally had some time to look at the photo's from York and have these to share:

The motely crew outside the Hotel Noir:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8288001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8288001.jpg.html)

After doing a spot of banking, Tony wanted to make sure that we didn't leave him behind:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8290001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8290001.jpg.html)

Jim, Jamie, and Gemma at Petergate
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8294001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8294001.jpg.html)

Tony, flush with cash decides whether to spend it in the Christian Reading Room or the Hole in the Wall pub:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8295001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8295001.jpg.html)

Jim's demeanour when looking for model shops was not improved by Tony's, Jamie's and Anze's stalking habits:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8303001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8303001.jpg.html)

Anze shambling along the Shambles:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8304001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8304001.jpg.html)

Jim and Tony couldn't decide whether a pint in the Golden Fleece was a good idea:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8306001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8306001.jpg.html)

Jamie crossed the bridge:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8312001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8312001.jpg.html)

Hey look, there's a U-Boat!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8313001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8313001.jpg.html)

No that's a canal boat Anze.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8315001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8315001.jpg.html)

What about that one then?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8317001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8317001.jpg.html)

No Anze, that's a pub
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8321001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8321001.jpg.html)

Lots more to come when I get time to get them uploaded.

Jimbuna

08-17-14, 06:48 AM

About bloody time!! but great thus far :)

Betonov

08-17-14, 07:29 AM

Hey look, there's a U-Boat!

No that's a canal boat Anze.

What about that one then?

No Anze, that's a pub

:haha: :haha: :haha:
Can't stop laughing

Oberon

08-17-14, 08:08 AM

:har::har::har: :yeah:

fireftr18

08-17-14, 08:51 AM

Great pics. I want to visit now!

mapuc

08-17-14, 01:08 PM

:haha: :haha: :haha:
Can't stop laughing

Maybe they serve U-boat special cocktail

Markus

Herr-Berbunch

08-17-14, 03:20 PM

Grant, I think there was a problem with your lens and the barrel distortion of my fined tuned body. :up:

Please amend in photoshop.

TarJak

08-17-14, 05:07 PM

Lens correction was used. ;) the camera never lies.

TarJak

08-18-14, 02:56 AM

Down by the river on our way to the Rail Museum:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8325001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8325001.jpg.html)

There were some trains other than Mallard in the museum:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8330001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8330001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8335001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8335001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8336001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8336001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8348001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8348001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8349001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8349001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8352001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8352001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8363001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8363001.jpg.html)

Oberon

08-18-14, 07:36 AM

In order:

Coronation Scot/Duchess class

Chinese Railways KF class

LMS Stanier 4P tank (the predecessor to the Standard class 4MT tank engines)

Bulleid Q1 class

LMS Stanier 4P again

Coronation Scot/Duchess class footplate from the drivers position

and finally

LBSCR B1 'Gladstone' class, as decorated for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee.

:salute:

Aaaand, even though no-one asked for it, a quick overview of what is what on the footplate photo:

http://i.imgur.com/Jgzk3Ma.jpg

1. Regulator - The throttle of the locomotive, opening it up releases steam from the 'steam chest' into the cylinders via two valves. The second valve opens if the regulator is pushed over half-way, thus increasing the steam flow dramatically.
2. Reverser - The 'gear' of the locomotive, this controls the forward or reverse motion of the loco, and also the 'cutoff' which helps aid steam economy. Your fireman will prefer it if you wind the reverser back as the locomotive goes faster as he will have to shovel less coal in order to keep the locomotive generating steam. :yep:
3. Ejectors small and large - These help control the vacuum generation in the brakes.
4. Brakes - These are pretty much as they sound, the steam locomotive generates a vacuum which releases the brakes, the vacuum is then destroyed gradually to increase the brakes. This particular system works so that if a train is cut in two for whatever reason (usually coupling failure) the brakes automatically activate as air enters the vacuum pipes and destroys the vacuum.
5. Injectors - These control the rate of water from the tender into the boiler, it's important not to let the water level get too high or too low. Too low and the lead 'fusible plugs' melt and let water onto the firebox to prevent excessive heat damage to the firebox, too high and water will leak through into the cylinders and causing 'priming' which can make the cylinders explode. There are two types of injector, exhaust and live steam, exhaust uses the power of the engines exhaust to put water into the boiler, this is useful when you're running at speed, not so useful when you're stationary. Live steam uses steam generated by the engine to move the water, this is good when you're stationary but not so good at speed when you're trying to nurse every lb/square inch of steam that you can to stop the engine from tiring out. Bear in mind that the water level in the boiler doesn't remain still as the engine is moving, gradients can change the level, as can acceleration and decceleration. So generally speaking it's best to keep the water level no higher than 75% and no lower than 25% to give you a little leeway.
5. Whistle - lets steam into a fluted cylinder which generates a loud noise, devised as a safety mechanism to warn people and livestock that a seventy ton wall of iron, hot coal and steam was going to run over them if they didn't move. Comes in different octaves! :rock:
6. Sander - The laws of physics dictates that metal on metal does not cause enough friction if a lubricant is added between them, such as leaves, water, or snow, thus slipping can occur. This is a bad thing in most situations but particularly so when trying to brake a train that weighs over a hundred tons and is travelling at forty miles an hour and rapidly approaching a red signal or a platform. Likewise it's a bad thing when the locomotives wheels go a hundred and fifty miles an hour while the locomotive itself is going about five, it tends to result in deep grooves in the rails, and the locomotive self-destructing if left unchecked. Thus, sand is blown from boxes onto the rails in front or behind (depending on the running direction) in order to give the wheels something to grip onto.

Amazing what you pick up after 291 hours of Train Simulator. :yep:

TarJak

08-18-14, 07:57 AM

Seats aboard the bullet train were at a premium, so Jamie made sure he go in first:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8358001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8358001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8361001_1.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8361001_1.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8350001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8350001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8351001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8351001.jpg.html)

Jim got very confused about glue at the model shop.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg.html)

No Jim, that's a helicopter, NOT a tube of glue
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8375001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8375001.jpg.html)

Are you sure?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8376001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8376001.jpg.html)

I'm sure that's glue!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8377001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8377001.jpg.html)

Anze had to take matters into his own hands and guide Jim to the correct part of the shop to make his purchase.

TarJak

08-18-14, 07:59 AM

On the way along the wall from the model shop to the Lamb and Lion ("its only 1/4 mile"), Tony and Anze consider jumping off the wall due to exhastion:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8378001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8378001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8379001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8379001.jpg.html)

Eventually everyone got a sherbert in the cool of the beer garden:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8381001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8381001.jpg.html)

swamprat69er

08-18-14, 08:01 AM

Good looking multicoloured 'submarines' in the first pic.

Interesting 'sherbert', too.

Jimbuna

08-18-14, 11:13 AM

Even 'sherbert' was a little too strong for a couple of them :)

swamprat69er

08-18-14, 11:28 AM

Even 'sherbert' was a little too strong for a couple of them :)
That Brit 'sherbert' can do that to a person.:haha:

Jimbuna

08-18-14, 11:39 AM

It sure can :03:

http://s14.postimg.org/vrh1kt5jl/aaa.gif (http://postimage.org/)

swamprat69er

08-18-14, 11:41 AM

It sure can :03:

http://s14.postimg.org/vrh1kt5jl/aaa.gif (http://postimage.org/)
lightweight

Jimbuna

08-18-14, 11:55 AM

Eventually everyone got a sherbert in the cool of the beer garden:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8381001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8381001.jpg.html)

I notice Anze looking a little traumatised, holding onto his knee....and that was before the visit to the curry house :D

Herr-Berbunch

08-18-14, 04:51 PM

I notice Anze looking a little traumatised, holding onto his knee....and that was before the visit to the curry house :D

Why was that Jim? Surely not because somebody kept winding him up and grabbing them (his knees)?

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg

Want, want, want, got, got, got, got, got, want, got, got, might get that, got, want, got...
http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg.html

TarJak

08-18-14, 06:00 PM

Why was that Jim? Surely not because somebody kept winding him up and grabbing them (his knees)?

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg

Want, want, want, got, got, got, got, got, want, got, got, might get that, got, want, got...
http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8374001.jpg.html
:har:

mapuc

08-18-14, 07:51 PM

Its almost Christmas you know

Markus

fireftr18

08-18-14, 09:27 PM

Looks like you're having a lot of fun. I wish I was there.

TarJak

08-19-14, 06:54 PM

Looks like you're having a lot of fun. I wish I was there.

We wish you were there too. :D

Elvington. The team bumps into the new F-35 Stealth Fighter:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8382001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8382001.jpg.html)

Jim and Tony are pretending that it's not there...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8383001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8383001.jpg.html)

TarJak

08-19-14, 10:28 PM

The Slovenian Prince arrived safely on his flight from the capital:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8404001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8404001.jpg.html)

The Band of Brothers and a Sister aboard the C-47:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8407001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8407001.jpg.html)

A bit of man love for the Banana:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8411001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8411001.jpg.html)

Which got a bit weird when Jamie turned up:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8413001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8413001.jpg.html)

The Halifax 'Friday the 13th' was a popular drawcard for the team:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8417001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8417001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8419001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8419001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8420001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8420001.jpg.html)

As was the Gustav under its wing:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8438001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8438001.jpg.html)
Who the hell is that bloke in the striped polo shirt though?

Jim showed the team some of his aeronautical skillz:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8444001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8444001.jpg.html)

Whilst Tony and Jamie got into a tight spot in the Canberra cockpit:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8451001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8451001.jpg.html)

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/TarJak/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8456001.jpg (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/TarJak/media/Subsim%20Meet%20York%202014/IMG_8456001.jpg.html)