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Brisbane (Austraila) model rail show- my photos- 5 May 2008

 
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steamyman


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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:17 am    Post subject: Brisbane (Austraila) model rail show- my photos- 5 May 2008 Reply with quote
I spent a great couple of hours looking round this show today

Fairground display pic1



Fairground display- pic 2





7 ¼" guage portable steam railway



yours truly at a model engineering stand.



Live steam train in action
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice pics Clinton!    
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stilldrillin wrote:
Nice pics Clinton!    


thanks.   it was fun taking 'em.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's a nice model of an Ericsson rider hot air engine your standing next to Clinton. I have a PM research one which is nice but not as nice as that one.

Looks like it was a good day.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
tmuir wrote:
That's a nice model of an Ericsson rider hot air engine.
Looks like it was a good day.


i know.    

it was mate.  I'm looking forward to 2009 's.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
great pics and vids . the 7 1/4 loco is great. my uncle built himself one a few years ago but has now sold it due to bad health. it was good to see one running.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like a great place, wish there was a similar event around here.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clinton, good pics and nice to see your smiling face
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Clinton, good pics and nice to see your smiling face


thanks Roger.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
little trains going  bit fast isnt it.
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's grand Clinton!
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very good pictures and Video.
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