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Title: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 02, 2016, 10:20:39 AM

As the threads heading says I am organizing a last operating session at Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
He has asked me to dismantle the layout that we spent six and a half years building.
Very sad for me personally, but I always knew that one day this would be reality.
Dates that are possible: 11th or 12th June.
                                   19th of June.
If I can make it on the 18th I will let you know, but at this stage looks very unlikely.
Please let me know so that arrangements can be made.
Cheers Jörg.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on June 02, 2016, 02:07:04 PM

Hi,

This is very sad yes, I can just imagine how you must feel.
But unfortunately it is the way it goes with all things in life.
We have the memories, and they are always there.....

11th June is out for me.....
All the other dates should be good  :thumb:

Cool,
Speak again soon.
Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on June 02, 2016, 04:24:06 PM

Dammit! This is so sad... :'( :'( :'(

I can make the 12th and possible the 19th (on standby then and won't get to bed before 2am)...

Keep us posted.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 02, 2016, 05:35:37 PM

Hi Jörg, we are available on the Sundays 12 and 19th. Keep us posted.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 02, 2016, 05:37:04 PM

Thanks for the feed back so far, looks like the 12 th is the most popular.
Lets hope that there area few more.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 02, 2016, 08:13:45 PM

I don't think the 19th will be popular due to Father's Day.  ;D

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 02, 2016, 09:12:10 PM

Quote from: ColWer on June 02, 2016, 08:13:45 PM

I don't think the 19th will be popular due to Father's Day.  ;D

I don't have kids so I never know when these days are.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 02, 2016, 09:13:13 PM

Quote from: BigEd on June 02, 2016, 04:24:06 PM

Dammit! This is so sad... :'( :'( :'(

I can make the 12th and possible the 19th (on standby then and won't get to bed before 2am)...

Keep us posted.

Ed what about Anton?

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on June 03, 2016, 07:00:22 AM

Anton is in. So too Angus and Alan Nairn. So far.

I am still working on one or two others.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 03, 2016, 08:20:36 AM

Great Ed, I am also working on a few.
Lets all agree on the Sunday 12th of June, from 10am onwards.
Will let Wolfgang know today.
Please bring your own meat to braai and also drinks as the house has not been used so there is nothing there anymore.
I'll be there this Sunday as well and will try to remember to check if there is still a braai grid and other necessary items there.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on June 03, 2016, 08:37:56 AM

Perfect. I'll get going on the boys... :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 03, 2016, 09:30:44 PM

Spoke to Wolfgang tonight, Sunday 12th is good, from 10:00 am.
Remember that its a bring and braai and also bring whatever you want to drink.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 06, 2016, 05:35:53 PM

Sounds great. Don't forget the cameras and videos.

see you there!  :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on June 09, 2016, 02:56:06 PM

So, to sum up - after 10 am this Sunday, the 12th of June.

See ya all there!! :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 09, 2016, 06:22:05 PM

Yes, see you there.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 09, 2016, 06:29:06 PM

Likewise, see then.
Cheers
W

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on June 13, 2016, 07:44:38 AM

What a awesome time we had yesterday  :thumb:

Thank you for everybody who came through.
Thank you to Yörg for organizing with Wolfgang and run all the trains for us all.
And a BIIIIG thank you to Wolfgang for his hospitality.

It was GREAT !!!!!!!  :thumb:

Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on June 13, 2016, 07:58:15 AM

Yes, I can only echo Werner's words! Thanks all... :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on June 13, 2016, 09:42:45 AM

Thanks to those that came, was fun to show off some of the treasures.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 13, 2016, 06:20:29 PM

Hi All,

We indeed had a great Sunday with Wolfgang at Rooiels. Some pics I took. Big smiles tell it all.  ;D

(http://s32.postimg.org/5freyth1t/Pic_01.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5freyth1t/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/vnl37z5ht/Pic_02.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vnl37z5ht/)

(http://s31.postimg.org/vm99lovgn/Pic_03.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vm99lovgn/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/4b1hnt30x/Pic_04.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4b1hnt30x/)

(http://s31.postimg.org/x8b03fsmv/Pic_05.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x8b03fsmv/)

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on June 13, 2016, 06:25:09 PM

And some more  :biggrin:

(http://s31.postimg.org/3nopiaaif/Pic_06.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3nopiaaif/)

(http://s31.postimg.org/atu8pynqv/Pic_07.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/atu8pynqv/)

(http://s31.postimg.org/grbwc0913/Pic_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/grbwc0913/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ygb1d80w1/Pic_09.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ygb1d80w1/)
To everybody, thanks for an awesome day.  :thumb:
Cheers.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on June 14, 2016, 07:39:54 AM

Awesome Pictures Werner  :thumb:
Baie Dankie......

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on July 13, 2016, 11:45:25 PM

Anybody keen on having another bring and braai there in Rooi Els?

Wolfgang has just asked that it will be done before the 10th of September.
Throw some dates at me and I'll see what can be arranged.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on July 14, 2016, 07:41:39 AM

What a question... YES PLEASE!!!

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on July 14, 2016, 05:05:04 PM

Yes, please ! ;D :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on July 15, 2016, 07:27:11 AM

Yes, we can do that again  :biggrin: Will be awesome !!!!!

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on July 17, 2016, 08:01:21 PM

Hi Evert, how's the video coming on from Wolfgang's layout?  ;D

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on July 17, 2016, 11:12:57 PM

Quote from: ColWer on July 17, 2016, 08:01:21 PM

Hi Evert, how's the video coming on from Wolfgang's layout?  ;D

Very nice, I have seen the DVD.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on July 18, 2016, 07:22:55 AM

Quote from: capeklr on July 17, 2016, 11:12:57 PM

Quote from: ColWer on July 17, 2016, 08:01:21 PM

Hi Evert, how's the video coming on from Wolfgang's layout?  ;D

Very nice, I have seen the DVD.  :biggrin:

DVD is finished  :biggrin:
Printing the label tonight.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on July 18, 2016, 07:15:28 PM

Awesome!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on July 20, 2016, 09:55:30 AM

Available dates: Saturday 30th July
                        Saturday   6th August
                        Sunday    14th August
Let me know please.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on July 20, 2016, 10:05:10 AM

I vote for August the 14th.

I do prefer a Sunday as its an otherwise lazy off day. Saturday is a run around like a headless chicken type of day and involves an afternoon nap somewhere...

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on July 20, 2016, 10:10:20 AM

Thanks for the feed back, agree that Sunday will be a bit more relaxed.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on July 20, 2016, 02:35:22 PM

Yea, 14 August sound good for me too :)

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: trainmaster on July 21, 2016, 11:17:35 AM

Hi guys!
Back from Europe, I like to visit Wolfgang! Preferably August 14th...
Cheers

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on July 21, 2016, 05:19:56 PM

Okay 14th August it is, just confirmed with Wolfgang.
Remember bring and braai and bring your own liquid refreshments.
See you then.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on August 07, 2016, 09:46:41 PM

Just a friendly reminder, next Sunday.
Big Ed have you managed to get hold of John van Ryneveld?

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on August 07, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Not yet. Will ask Anton...

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on August 10, 2016, 08:49:24 AM

I am still keen but have not heard from anyone else yet.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on August 13, 2016, 08:50:28 PM

I'm in!  :howzit:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on August 14, 2016, 06:52:16 AM

See you later.

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on August 14, 2016, 07:09:19 AM

 :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on August 20, 2016, 03:35:26 PM

Just got back from Rooi Els, have started to dismantle the C track layout.  :'(

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on August 20, 2016, 09:13:46 PM

 :'( :'(

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on August 23, 2016, 07:23:17 AM

 :( :( Ai, that is sad, but we all know it was going to happen.

Good luck Jörg and shout if you need help.

Cheers,
Evert

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on September 11, 2016, 06:06:21 PM

Dear modeltrain friends,

We watched a DVD from our friend Wolfgang's layout. What an awesome movie. Beautiful scenes day and night right up to the last picture of the dvd.

Evert, well done, super stunning.  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: A big thanks to all that were involved.  :thumb: :biggrin:

Grandios

Werner & Colleen

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on September 11, 2016, 06:47:13 PM

I gave my acting career a go but I didn't make the cut... My voice did...

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on September 15, 2016, 10:38:54 AM

Quote from: ColWer on September 11, 2016, 06:06:21 PM

Dear modeltrain friends,

We watched a DVD from our friend Wolfgang's layout. What an awesome movie. Beautiful scenes day and night right up to the last picture of the dvd.

Evert, well done, super stunning.  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: A big thanks to all that were involved.  :thumb: :biggrin:

Grandios

Werner & Colleen

Awesome Werner,
I'm happy that you approve  :thumb:
It was a lot of work and I really enjoyed doing that and put it all together.

Please Send me your e-mail address please - evertloo@gmail.com

Regards and speak again soon.
Evert Loo (LooVille)

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: capeklr on September 03, 2017, 07:19:42 PM

The end of a legendary layout.  :'(
First photo was just after 10 AM this morning, the last few staging yard tracks under the previous turntable and loco shed.
Second photo what it looked like by 1 PM. :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: BigEd on September 03, 2017, 07:52:13 PM

 :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: LooVille on September 05, 2017, 12:42:02 PM

Sjoe, all gone  :o

It was awesome, and we still have all the 1000's of pictures and video to watch  :thumb:

Title: Re: Last bring and braai @ Wolfgang's layout in Rooi Els.
Post by: ColWer on September 05, 2017, 05:05:53 PM

Hi Evert. Love to have copies of the many photos. Need to get together.  :D ;D