An open invitation

masonerOGR Forum Member

Hi all

As one of the small outposts of 3 rail O gauge train being based in the UK which is predominantly OO and HO we really appreciate the OGR forum and all the advice, friendship and discussions that it brings. We don't have the biggest layouts but we do have a lot of kit, 60+ engines and a lot of rolling stock, Mike in particular has a large collection of early Lionel Steam he is also our steam generator expert, we really smoke over here, sometimes can't see the trains too well as they thunder round. We run DCS, TMCC and conventional and also DCC for the HO stuff on the outside tracks

If any of you venture over the pond we would be delighted to host an evening for you, we are based not too far from London Heathrow airport.

Best Regards, Eric, Mike, Chris, Mark and Ray

Here are our Christmas party photos ( Ray is missing because he was in hospital, he is OK now thankfully)

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1/10/136:41 PM

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Really neat to see the photo of your group. Geographically you may be a long way but you are all an important prat of our Forum Group. Happy New Year to our UK brothers.

1/10/137:08 PM

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FrankfordJunctionOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Love the hats. We open crackers at our house each Christmas Eve and each contains that same hat. Brought some home from Selfridge's when I was still working. Retired now so monthly trips to the UK are a thing of the past. Especially miss it at Christmas time.

Congratulations on your dedication to O gauge. Ted, your layout is larger than mine and many here. Nice job. How about some more photos?

All the best, Ron

1/10/137:36 PM

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pennsyk4OGR Forum Member

An O gauge train group is a happy group.

Thank you for the invite and photos

1/10/138:41 PM

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coach joeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks for the invite. Glad you were able to enjoy your holiday party even though Ray was missing and even more glad that Ray has turned up OK.

Joe

1/10/1310:41 PM

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DennisOGR Forum Member

I'd love to visit you over there some time, if I could. Could I get a cold beer though?

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Dennis

1/11/1312:07 AM

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John23OGR Forum Member

I get to the Continent now and then but haven't been to the UK in many years. Maybe it's time to pay a visit.

John

1/11/1312:39 AM

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Jerry NolanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The Navy never got me to the UK while I was on active duty. I plan to get over there one of these days and when I do I will definitely take you guys up on your kind offer to visit your group.

1/11/132:57 AM

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N.Q.D.Y.OGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Eric, the next time I make it back home to England, I'll be sure to let you know. Hopefully we will then be able to arrange a visit. (I'll bring some trains with me. )

1/11/134:23 AM

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mike wOGR Forum Member

Eric - well done for posting that! I am the one on the far left with out a hat by the way!! As you can see by the car - we do like to do things in style...................

If anyone does visit we could also fit in a vist to one of our many preserved railways - the West Somerset Railway is always a good one to visit and we had Club "boys day out" there only a few months ago.

CHEERS MIKE

1/11/137:01 AM

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DennisOGR Forum Member

"I am the one on the far left with out a hat by the way!! "

And apparently on the far right in the picture at the table.

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Dennis

1/11/139:24 AM

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mike wOGR Forum Member

Spot on Dennis!!