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Nicholas Assistant Controller aka The Colonel Posts: 3,041	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 16:49:45 GMT cirno likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nicholas on Jul 21, 2008 16:49:45 GMT Giggedy-Giggedy! Alright!
	Mattel actually invites feedback, so why not give them some when the survival of one of their key franchises is crying out for it and when the integrity of the Awdrys' legacy is at stake? This can be done at service.mattel.com/us/EmailContact.aspx for the US and service.mattel.com/uk/EmailContact.aspx for the UK

Father Austin Purcell Goods Engine I knew a woman once, but she died soon afterwards. Posts: 106	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 17:11:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Father Austin Purcell on Jul 21, 2008 17:11:59 GMT "Mr. Hopper had once told me that a moment like this would come, when the old order would finally collapse, and I was to let him know if it happened while he was out."
	Last Edit: Jul 21, 2008 17:15:26 GMT by Father Austin Purcell "I had an extension built on the house, and I had it put on the extension, so the house is in a circle now, you see."

Darthboco Passenger Engine Uuuuhhhh... Posts: 728	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:07:41 GMT Sleeper Agent likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Darthboco on Jul 21, 2008 21:07:41 GMT Destroy Unicron! Kill the grand poobah! Eliminate even the toughest stains!
	Resident snarky grump/Rifftrains guru.

Little Engine Main Line Engine I can do big things! Posts: 2,206	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:22:18 GMT cirno likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Little Engine on Jul 21, 2008 21:22:18 GMT Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna tell a li-iiie,or hurt you!

Jim Prower Passenger Engine Now as Sir Handel! Posts: 803	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:23:26 GMT cirno likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim Prower on Jul 21, 2008 21:23:26 GMT 'Holy Crap!" We Got Rick Rolled! I've but one thing to say to this... "DELETED!!!!"
	Last Edit: Jul 22, 2008 0:07:23 GMT by Jim Prower "They're Cattle trucks!" z6.invisionfree.com/Fort_Ticonderoga/index.php

Cläy SiF ViP Posts: 2,198	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:32:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cläy on Jul 21, 2008 21:32:13 GMT "Are you now, or have you ever been, a practising homosexual?" "What, with these feet? Who'd have me?"
	Aug 25, 2008 14:15:15 GMT Jim Prower said: [/center] Oh, the shame of not being able to prance about naked. [/quote]

Nicholas Assistant Controller aka The Colonel Posts: 3,041	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:39:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nicholas on Jul 21, 2008 21:39:38 GMT BANG! And the dirt is gone!
	Mattel actually invites feedback, so why not give them some when the survival of one of their key franchises is crying out for it and when the integrity of the Awdrys' legacy is at stake? This can be done at service.mattel.com/us/EmailContact.aspx for the US and service.mattel.com/uk/EmailContact.aspx for the UK

Old Square Wheels Railway Inspector Posts: 1,592	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 21:46:09 GMT Sleeper Agent likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Old Square Wheels on Jul 21, 2008 21:46:09 GMT As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared.

Alaric SiF ViP The Guy Who Officially Cares Fan favourite Posts: 1,875	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 22:53:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alaric on Jul 21, 2008 22:53:28 GMT This train will stop at Tucancary.
	If you have a problem, and you don't know who to turn to, maybe you should consider... *The GWOC* The Guy Who Officially Cares Click here to read more about these services

sillyevan SiF ViP Too old for this Internet Posts: 1,377	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 23:02:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sillyevan on Jul 21, 2008 23:02:31 GMT Slowly I turned.... step by step...inch by inch....
	There are about 1,950 steam locomotives in the United States. About 250 of these are capable of running. At any given time, fewer than 100 can operate. Steamtown National Historic Site has three steam locomotives which can run.

Halstead Passenger Engine Posts: 747	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 23:15:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Halstead on Jul 21, 2008 23:15:31 GMT I'm getting out of this city and going down the line!
	"There's nothing interesting to see here so bog off the lot of you!"

douglas Main Line Engine Posts: 2,256	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 21, 2008 23:37:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by douglas on Jul 21, 2008 23:37:27 GMT I'm what Willis was talkin' 'bout.

Little Engine Main Line Engine I can do big things! Posts: 2,206	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 1:12:46 GMT cirno likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Little Engine on Jul 22, 2008 1:12:46 GMT Thomas:Life is a Railway! I wanna ride it all night long!

The Old Bean SiF ViP Bad Wolf I'm Lurking Posts: 824	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 4:55:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Old Bean on Jul 22, 2008 4:55:52 GMT I am a vampire and...
	Pepper and Salt Returns!

Cläy SiF ViP Posts: 2,198	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 5:51:41 GMT cirno likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cläy on Jul 22, 2008 5:51:41 GMT Jul 21, 2008 21:39:38 GMT Nicholas said: BANG! And the dirt is gone! Objection! It should be BAM.
	Aug 25, 2008 14:15:15 GMT Jim Prower said: [/center] Oh, the shame of not being able to prance about naked. [/quote]

Churchy Main Line Engine Posts: 2,063	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 7:28:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Churchy on Jul 22, 2008 7:28:22 GMT Jul 22, 2008 5:51:41 GMT Cläy said: Jul 21, 2008 21:39:38 GMT Nicholas said: BANG! And the dirt is gone! Objection! It should be BAM. IT is BANG.
	"Passengers are our coal and water. No passengers means no trains. No trains means no Railway. Then we'd be on the scrap-heap, my engine, and don't you forget it!"

Cranky Main Line Engine The docks... Posts: 1,660	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 7:28:39 GMT douglas, cirno, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cranky on Jul 22, 2008 7:28:39 GMT Head On! Apply directly to the forehead!

Old Square Wheels Railway Inspector Posts: 1,592	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 9:14:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Old Square Wheels on Jul 22, 2008 9:14:04 GMT Right! It's bonking time! I loves a bit of bonking...

trainzfan Passenger Engine Posts: 945	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 10:28:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trainzfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:28:25 GMT God Damn Bo!
	"The king of Egypt told the midwives to: a), Kill Male Babies; b), Kill all Babies? I'm playing an NES game that says 'Kill all Babies'?!?"...The Angry Video Game Nerd

Nicholas Assistant Controller aka The Colonel Posts: 3,041	The Obscure Reference Thread Jul 22, 2008 11:53:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nicholas on Jul 22, 2008 11:53:17 GMT Jul 22, 2008 7:28:22 GMT Churchy said: Jul 22, 2008 5:51:41 GMT Cläy said: Objection! It should be BAM. IT is BANG. Indeed. It definately is. Require more proof?
	Mattel actually invites feedback, so why not give them some when the survival of one of their key franchises is crying out for it and when the integrity of the Awdrys' legacy is at stake? This can be done at service.mattel.com/us/EmailContact.aspx for the US and service.mattel.com/uk/EmailContact.aspx for the UK

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Harperman: My rarest item would have to be a tie between my Action Canyon Trackmaster set and my trackmaster mighty mac Mar 3, 2024 23:20:14 GMT

Kyle: To celebrate International Women's Day, Eden has crafted a special volume for the ERS, following on from a brilliant concept previously created by Ian. Read ERS #448 "More Leading Ladies of Sodor" in the library now! Mar 8, 2024 9:21:47 GMT *

TEngine: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOHPer96PJ8 Mar 18, 2024 1:12:47 GMT

Kyle: The finale to the recent Kirk Ronan saga now enters the library - will Alex have learned his lesson and become more bearable to be around? Read Christopher and Kyle's ERS #449 "Alex Comes Home?" in the library now! Mar 29, 2024 8:21:47 GMT

Ryansock: ThatERTLGuy I don't think I have anything rare, but I am happy to have the three ERTL Culdee Fell Engines Mar 31, 2024 0:58:04 GMT

BoCo NWR: My rarest item is probably a few pieces of memorabilia from the 45th anniversary celebrations at the NRM, including a couple of leaflets from the Christopher Awdry meet up event. Apr 7, 2024 16:47:59 GMT

MrMilkDuctor: My rarest item has to be a 1992 wooden railway Henry and a 1992 wooden railway Henry’s forest log car

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Prairie: Anyone know what the status on trlottte.com is? It hasn't been online for a bit now. Apr 14, 2024 22:24:58 GMT

Nicholas: Prairie, I'm fairly confident that it can be accessed through the WaybackMachine. web.archive.org/web/20201216005131/https://trlottte.com/ As for its current status, I'm uncertain, but I've often found it a little hit and miss to access, myself! Apr 15, 2024 9:29:32 GMT

Prairie: Ah, good old Wayback Machine. Thanks for reminding me. Good to know it's not unusual at least. Apr 15, 2024 17:11:00 GMT

the: How do you change themes? Apr 18, 2024 22:07:39 GMT

Sleeper Agent: Go to Profile near the top of the site page, then Edit Profile. From there go to Settings. Apr 19, 2024 0:30:14 GMT *

Christopher: The latest release in the ERS Library is 'Honey and the Old Diesel'! Co-written by fobhew22, Kyle and Christopher, we see Mavis and Honey reunite one last time! ---> sodor.proboards.com/thread/9039/rly-series-450-honey-diesel Apr 19, 2024 11:14:20 GMT

Andrej: ERS question: is there a guide out there with visual depictions of all the non-Awdry characters? Apr 20, 2024 22:27:53 GMT

BoCo NWR: Most of them have pictures, in the ERS Guide. You can find it on the home page, underneath the ERS Library and Novel Library! Apr 22, 2024 16:36:49 GMT

Andrej: D'oh, I can't see how I overlooked that. Thanks! Apr 22, 2024 22:37:45 GMT

OldReliableIronNo.2: ANZAC Day here in Australia. And New Zealand. Apr 25, 2024 1:54:42 GMT

Armada Starscream: Anyone else kinda bummed that Ryan is mostly a goods engine, and not a passenger engine like his basis? Apr 28, 2024 2:01:12 GMT

Harperman: Personally, no, honestly for me it didn't make a difference for his character Apr 28, 2024 2:06:50 GMT

BoCo NWR: I agree with Harperman - I think Ryan being a goods engine isn't really focussed on much so I don't mind. Plus it means Daisy can be there, which is a plus Apr 29, 2024 17:16:11 GMT