Just wondered how many of us take photos or videos of trains and buses, or take your interest further
To get the ball rolling, I'll start, I myself take photos of trains passing and stopping at trains as well as video footage of actually being on the train, as well as some video footage of buses. Mainly tridents 8)
Aren't we all enthusiasts on this forum? I would have thought so.
Well yeah, but my question was, does anyone take their interest any further :)
Quote from: Michael on May 17, 2012, 10:46:26 PM
Aren't we all enthusiasts on this forum? I would have thought so.
Does collecting models count as taking interests further? :P
trident -out of interest -do you collect models of any kind? I expect there is a market for dinky toys esp in their original boxes! the only 'dinky' toy I have left is A 1954 Daimler ambulance that needs restoration- (well paintwork anyway) I was told years ago that if they are not perfect nobody's interested-is that true??
Yeah, I guess so ;)
Where do you get your models from, and what livery are they in?
Quote from: trident4370 on May 17, 2012, 11:08:44 PM
Does collecting models count as taking interests further? :P
Well I've had a picture of my favourite bus an Optare Spectra printed onto a T-shirt if that counts, and I've worn it to college today as fancy dress as I finished college today!
Quote from: 4504 on May 18, 2012, 04:02:53 PM
Where do you get your models from, and what livery are they in?
The models I collect are pretty much mainly Northcord although I have a few Corgi Gemini's, and some Code 3 Travel WM's! I only tend to buy Travel/NX, Arriva, Stagecoach and First ones although I have picked up a few bargains at bus fairs and sold them at a profit on ebay ;) I tend to buy them from ebay and special bus days (ehattons.com also have some good bargains sometimes) but I always make sure they are in perfect condition first, you have to be really careful to check everything as there are some crafty sods about!
Quote from: windy miller on May 18, 2012, 01:09:40 AM
I was told years ago that if they are not perfect nobody's interested-is that true??
I wouldnt say no-ones interested if they aren't perfect because some people do custom Code 3's so if paintwork is poor it doesnt really matter, and people do buy them for spare parts ie mirrors and wipers etc. but if they are badly damaged it does reduce the value a lot!
I take the odd picture of a bus/train,
Collecting timetables doesnt count as taking it futher does it
Bus collecting ive got over 60 bus and tram models and i used to have a model railway before sale. Ive got a lot of bus magazines and books not to mention the occasional timetable from 1998 onwards-a great discovery that i thought had been long since thrown away fascinating to look at as its got like every Bham route with maps etc and freuqncies. I also have a lot of online photos and my own scrap bus fleet with buses that ive repainted into ancillary vehicles ticket offices etc that i didnt like very much
Quote from: Peter123 on May 18, 2012, 07:15:14 PM
Bus collecting ive got over 60 bus and tram models and i used to have a model railway before sale. Ive got a lot of bus magazines and books not to mention the occasional timetable from 1998 onwards-a great discovery that i thought had been long since thrown away fascinating to look at as its got like every Bham route with maps etc and freuqncies. I also have a lot of online photos and my own scrap bus fleet with buses that ive repainted into ancillary vehicles ticket offices etc that i didnt like very much
I forgot about my Bus mags 8) & the old timetables aswelll as the new ones
I obviously collect the numbers, do photo's when I get chance (although only novice) I also post the odd video on utube. I also mark which buses I've 'Been On' and will often travel by different routes to go on different buses. I try to go to rallys when I can although they seam these days to be somewhat 'lacking interset' on some occasions. If I had more time I guess I'd do a lot more than I do now.....Can't wait to be pensioned off ;D
Aha, that's very creative :)
Quote from: wilmotm on May 18, 2012, 04:58:59 PM
Well I've had a picture of my favourite bus an Optare Spectra printed onto a T-shirt if that counts, and I've worn it to college today as fancy dress as I finished college today!
It's actually very handy, I know the majority of frequencies and times off by heart, I have a bunch of Solihull and Sutton Coldfield timetables stashed away somewhere ;)
I've spent this entire week taking videos and pictures of trains, I went to Birmingham International, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Adderly Park, Birmingham New Street and Marston Green :)
I only take interesting pictures of buses, such as LED/dot matrix malfunctions and rare workings, unfortunately I couldn't get a photo of 2137 on the 58, I was going to get a photo of the Wall Heath turning circle, but I also missed that >:(
Quote from: NathanJC on May 18, 2012, 06:51:27 PM
I take the odd picture of a bus/train,
Collecting timetables doesnt count as taking it futher does it
Ah, I see, because I've finished university for the year, I have more time for spotting :), I'm currently uploading some train videos to my channel, what's your channel?
Quote from: 4006 on May 18, 2012, 07:21:09 PM
I obviously collect the numbers, do photo's when I get chance (although only novice) I also post the odd video on utube. I also mark which buses I've 'Been On' and will often travel by different routes to go on different buses. I try to go to rallys when I can although they seam these days to be somewhat 'lacking interset' on some occasions. If I had more time I guess I'd do a lot more than I do now.....Can't wait to be pensioned off ;D
Oh I see, I bet you make quite a bargain off selling the models.
I wouldn't mind a trident/B7 model myself :)
Quote from: trident4370 on May 18, 2012, 05:08:58 PM
Quote from: 4504 on May 18, 2012, 04:02:53 PM
Where do you get your models from, and what livery are they in?
The models I collect are pretty much mainly Northcord although I have a few Corgi Gemini's, and some Code 3 Travel WM's! I only tend to buy Travel/NX, Arriva, Stagecoach and First ones although I have picked up a few bargains at bus fairs and sold them at a profit on ebay ;) I tend to buy them from ebay and special bus days (ehattons.com also have some good bargains sometimes) but I always make sure they are in perfect condition first, you have to be really careful to check everything as there are some crafty sods about!
Quote from: windy miller on May 18, 2012, 01:09:40 AM
I was told years ago that if they are not perfect nobody's interested-is that true??
I wouldnt say no-ones interested if they aren't perfect because some people do custom Code 3's so if paintwork is poor it doesnt really matter, and people do buy them for spare parts ie mirrors and wipers etc. but if they are badly damaged it does reduce the value a lot!
Well I guess I take my interest further to a more personal level as I work for NXWM so that is something. Also I will be attending Birmingham Pride on the 2nd June with other NX Bus Employees we will be in NX uniform and we will be taking a bus along too!
Quote from: 4504 on May 19, 2012, 02:34:59 AM
Oh I see, I bet you make quite a bargain off selling the models.
I wouldn't mind a trident/B7 model myself :)
Nah I only make a couple of quid and I've only sold about 5 lol its not a regular thing just if I see an underpriced bargain ;)
There are ALX400 trident TWM models but they look more like B7 ALX with the smaller windows! I am at some point this year having a "Proper" TWM trident model (4370) made using a stagecoach bus but it'll be a while yet! So far the only Code 3 model that is near enough finished is 1420!
Quote from: 4504 on May 19, 2012, 02:31:15 AM
It's actually very handy, I know the majority of frequencies and times off by heart, I have a bunch of Solihull and Sutton Coldfield timetables stashed away somewhere ;)
I've spent this entire week taking videos and pictures of trains, I went to Birmingham International, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Adderly Park, Birmingham New Street and Marston Green :)
I only take interesting pictures of buses, such as LED/dot matrix malfunctions and rare workings, unfortunately I couldn't get a photo of 2137 on the 58, I was going to get a photo of the Wall Heath turning circle, but I also missed that >:(
Quote from: NathanJC on May 18, 2012, 06:51:27 PM
I take the odd picture of a bus/train,
Collecting timetables doesnt count as taking it futher does it
I was gonna take a quick photo on my BB but couldnt becuase I was gonna be late, but managed to grab fleet number, they look amazing on that route
Another way of taking your interest further is to join an enthusiasts organisation. You'll meet like-minded people, get newsletters or similar find out more about what's going on, and you can go on visits to bus operators.
I'm a member of the Omnibus Society. There's a link on the home page of this site - have a look and go to 'Branches' then 'Midland'. Anyone is welcome to try a visit, without obligation, to see what you think.
Sounds quite interesting. When and where is it?
Quote from: Justin Tyme on May 19, 2012, 10:10:15 PM
Another way of taking your interest further is to join an enthusiasts organisation. You'll meet like-minded people, get newsletters or similar find out more about what's going on, and you can go on visits to bus operators.
I'm a member of the Omnibus Society. There's a link on the home page of this site - have a look and go to 'Branches' then 'Midland'. Anyone is welcome to try a visit, without obligation, to see what you think.
Quote from: 4504 on May 19, 2012, 11:41:05 PM
Sounds quite interesting. When and where is it?
Quote from: Justin Tyme on May 19, 2012, 10:10:15 PM
Another way of taking your interest further is to join an enthusiasts organisation. You'll meet like-minded people, get newsletters or similar find out more about what's going on, and you can go on visits to bus operators.
I'm a member of the Omnibus Society. There's a link on the home page of this site - have a look and go to 'Branches' then 'Midland'. Anyone is welcome to try a visit, without obligation, to see what you think.
Click on this link: http://www.omnibussoc.org/ (http://www.omnibussoc.org/). Then click on 'Branches' then 'Midland'.
I've got a collection of bus books and magazines. Ive got quite a few videos up on youtube of my journeys of NXWm buses along with a little tick book to tell me what buses in the fleet i have and havent been on. I've been collecting NXWM tickets for the lat year, have a few timetables and i take pictures whenever i can, being a bus photographer sometimes doesn't go down too well with many people like bus drivers and other members of the public
What's your Youtube channel?
Really? Why doesn't it go down well with bus drivers? I've never had any problems with them
I've had a security guard come up to me when I was filming at Coventry who told me to ask permission to film, even though it's not recommended, I just do it anyway just so they know what I'm doing
Quote from: Ashley on May 21, 2012, 08:57:45 AM
I've got a collection of bus books and magazines. Ive got quite a few videos up on youtube of my journeys of NXWm buses along with a little tick book to tell me what buses in the fleet i have and havent been on. I've been collecting NXWM tickets for the lat year, have a few timetables and i take pictures whenever i can, being a bus photographer sometimes doesn't go down too well with many people like bus drivers and other members of the public
http://www.youtube.com/metrobusashley2779
i hope people will take a look at my videos and comment
well some just give you funny looks and many security guards are the same because of this issue over permission but i just carry on regardless
im looking to sell the books and magazines if anybodys interested
4504 do you have any bus, or better still railway'ana?- My grandfather was a tinsmith in edwardian times. he used to make the guards lamps for the GWR. I paid £12.50 for a Great western railway solid brass cabside plate in 1967 which I bought from Swindon works. I sold it for £950 in 2001. Not a bad hobby is it-?? ;)
I think I'm already subscribed to you, my channel name is madabouttransport
I've never had any problem with buses really, apart from being made fun of, but I don't really pay much attention to that.
Technically taking pictures on a railway line is ok, as long as you don't use flash and stay behind the yellow line, asking permission isn't required, but it is best to do this so you don't get bugged off security guards
What books and magazines were you thinking of selling?
Quote from: Ashley on May 21, 2012, 08:21:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/metrobusashley2779
i hope people will take a look at my videos and comment
well some just give you funny looks and many security guards are the same because of this issue over permission but i just carry on regardless
im looking to sell the books and magazines if anybodys interested
Do I have any bus or railway what? ???
Quote from: windy miller on May 21, 2012, 11:21:14 PM
4504 do you have any bus, or better still railway'ana?- My grandfather was a tinsmith in edwardian times. he used to make the guards lamps for the GWR. I paid £12.50 for a Great western railway solid brass cabside plate in 1967 which I bought from Swindon works. I sold it for £950 in 2001. Not a bad hobby is it-?? ;)
4504 Railwayana -collectables-how about horse brasses with railway company emblems?spoons? ect :) One thing you can do by the way, if you know what loco (70) is running the felixstowe-lawley St Freightliner this week (or any other week) can you let me know? may pop down to water orton later. many thanks.
No, I don't have any collectables. No, I don't know. I'm more into commuter trains than freight
Quote from: windy miller on May 22, 2012, 04:29:16 AM
4504 Railwayana -collectables-how about horse brasses with railway company emblems?spoons? ect :) One thing you can do by the way, if you know what loco (70) is running the felixstowe-lawley St Freightliner this week (or any other week) can you let me know? may pop down to water orton later. many thanks.
Just a selection of Buses magazines from 2007 2011, the odd copy of Bus and Coach Preservation. A Thamesdown centenary fleetlist from 2004. Buses Restored 2005. Buses yearbook 2007 and 2008 plus some Birtish bus publishing bus handbooks. Yes I think you are subscribed to me already in response to 4504
4504.Sorry mate I thought your interest was 'fully comp' so to speak! :)
Nope, not really :), I mainly take photos of commuter trains and the odd freight trains, but I don't really have a big passion for freight trains tbh
Quote from: windy miller on May 22, 2012, 12:09:03 PM
4504.Sorry mate I thought your interest was 'fully comp' so to speak! :)
Hi 4504-hope the info I gave you answer'd your Q. I had a look at your phots of 'Julie'- I would like to have seen a phot of the actual name JULIE on the bus-is there one on tonys list? OR do ALL buses/Vehs have to be the 'full-monte' so to speak, or not at all? :-\ perhaps tony can tell us.?
Maybe next time :)
Couldn't get that many pictures as the bus was moving when I was taking them
Quote from: windy miller on May 31, 2012, 06:36:13 PM
Hi 4504-hope the info I gave you answer'd your Q. I had a look at your phots of 'Julie'- I would like to have seen a phot of the actual name JULIE on the bus-is there one on tonys list? OR do ALL buses/Vehs have to be the 'full-monte' so to speak, or not at all? :-\ perhaps tony can tell us.?