I got one of the 'new old stock' 119 lanterns from Magnus years ago, the paraffin version. I didn't know that there was an alcohol version. I...
What is 'atta boys folks'?
Can 'politician-speak' be counted as one word?
To the best of my knowledge (and searching ability), David has never used train station on CPL.
While we are talking about railways I think that the 'Autumn Steam Gala' at Shildon will be good this weekend....
Not a brilliant video, but at least it shows the draught shield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3btF4ldlJc
Typical. Just ignore/delete Trevor! David and I will be there on the Sunday.
Now that is much better!
Thank you, David. I have been following this thread but no one gave a link to the VL1 in question. I now see why members have been a bit dubious...
bajabum is a subscribing member of both CCS and CPL. He died today after a long fight with cancer. His wife informed us in The Lounge on CCS,...
'Cillit Bang' may work wonders on the inside of lantern hoods, but is useless on aluminium kettles and bowls.
Hello Juan Unfortunately it does not run to Sheffield. It runs from 'East Grinstead' to 'Sheffield Park' which is about 18 km.
Does "Metallwarenkombinat VEB Leipziger Werke" have a usable English translation?
Threads in the Open Forum often wander into strange territories.
If you had a high definition image of David's avatar you would probably shout, "Bollocks!"
The ampersand symbol (&) means 'and', so there is no real problem in using it. It came from Latin and was the joining of two letters et (and) into...
I would like to add to this thread. I have been tying to keep my fingers off the keyboard for a couple of days but I feel I have to contribute....
Hello Juan If you do decide to travel to York and spend one or two days in North Yorkshire then I am sure that David and I could meet you and...
Travelling from London to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is too big a journey for one day. However, travelling by rail to York and staying for...
OK, I will rephrase my question. When did Coleman and and other reputable US and UK mantle manufacturers start making 'safe' mantles? I ask this...
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