Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Money is the reason for the take-over but not the change of contract...... ;) ol well you may find different qualitys with the new company and drivers especially when they break down in the snow next week, are you out in the sticks up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I know this company well too. Only problem is they operate new luxury coaches and I rather liked the older noisy engine sounds from the Leyland buses operated by Strathtay . We're not really too far out. It's about 9 Miles from my house to the school but the whole run is probably about 15 Miles. There will be one advantage with the new company though - we'll get the radio...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 I know this company well too. Only problem is they operate new luxury coaches and I rather liked the older noisy engine sounds from the Leyland buses operated by Strathtay? . We're not really too far out. It's about 9 Miles from my house to the school but the whole run is probably about 15 Miles. There will be one advantage with the new company though - we'll get the radio...... ;) What no dvd player playing 'the history of Ford Tractors' Dont think the rest of the coach would approve, you'll have to educate them, especially when you get stuck in the snow and the only way to get out is to be towed by a big blue beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 It will probably have a DVD so I'll see what I can do...... ;) I was hoping it would get stuck near the house so I could have a real laugh and try to tow a big Mercedes coach out with the Fergie...... , now that would be worth a pic or two...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 :D Yeah superb, whens the snow due Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest massey6290 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 :D Yeah superb, whens the snow due? We ain't got any forecast soon but we usually get a few days of it late January into February sometimes even March......So a wee while to wait unfortunately......but it could be worth waiting for...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest massey6290 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 i have not seen it so im not sure but i would think urs wourl be same as ours newholland2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 i have not seen it so im not sure but i would think urs wourl be same as ours newholland2 It's forecast for the North West over the next couple of days but not for where I am...... :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest massey6290 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Does the Fergie start in the snow mine used to hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Does the Fergie start in the snow mine used to hate it? Yeah, she starts no problem. It's a bit of a worry seeing the steam pouring off the exhaust pipe as the snow melts but once you realise it's only steam and not smoke it's ok...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Yeah, she starts no problem. It's a bit of a worry seeing the steam pouring off the exhaust pipe as the snow melts but once you realise it's only steam and not smoke it's ok...... ;) Your a lucky lad then, i remember the the seeing the steam for the first few times and know what you mean, funny old colour if i remember right, no wd40 then, sounds like a gem, you can't beat their character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Your a lucky lad then, i remember the the seeing the steam for the first few times and know what you mean, funny old colour if i remember right, no wd40 then, sounds like a gem, you can't beat their character? I am indeed . She's a lovely wee machine and I can't wait to get her fully painted Grey this Summer. Then hopefully next year it'll be off to the local shows...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Sounds superb, photos during the process i hope posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Sounds superb,? photos during the process i hope posted Oh yes. There will be updates now and then in the "Tractors" Board for those interested...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Oh yes. There will be updates now and then in the "Tractors" Board for those interested...... :) Have you got the paint sorted then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Have you got the paint sorted then I have the paint in the house ready to be applied. The front half (bonnet, engine parts and engine block) are already grey. Just the rear end to do this year and a couple of little tinwork problems to solve...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 I have the paint in the house ready to be applied. The front half (bonnet, engine parts and engine block) are already grey. Just the rear end to do this year and a couple of little tinwork problems to solve...... Well you must be very patient, i'd be out there now sorting the tin, mind you a bit cold to do a proper paintworkjob i guess, especially in the snow when it comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Well you must be very patient, i'd be out there now sorting the tin, mind you a bit cold to do a proper paintworkjob i guess, especially in the snow when it comes It's a pretty rotten day today. I'm being patient as it'll be worth the patience in the end...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 It's a pretty rotten day today. I'm being patient as it'll be worth the patience in the end...... :) Yeah i'm sure it will, those earlier photos you listed of the little devil in the snow just reminded me what a great tractor they were and still are in many cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Yeah i'm sure it will, those earlier photos you listed of the little devil in the snow just reminded me what a great tractor they were and still are in many cases. They are brilliant wee machines and I'm really happy with mine...... :) . I'm always amazed by how many Grey Fergies are still going and how many start on the button...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 They are brilliant wee machines and I'm really happy with mine...... :) . I'm always amazed by how many Grey Fergies are still going and how many start on the button...... :) I think thats why the siku model has sold so well , it was the biggest seller in my shop from the last 3 months of last year and as we know the detail was not great but people just love them they dont like being out in the snow either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I think thats why the siku model has sold so well , it was the biggest seller in my shop from the last 3 months of last year and as we know the detail was not great but people just love them they dont like being out in the snow either You're probably right Barry. It's a very popular wee tractor...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 You're probably right Barry. It's a very popular wee tractor...... ;) Martin, do you own a 1/32 scale model of your wee tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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