The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet,
8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number.
Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in
England, and English expatriates built the US railroads.
Why did the English build them like that...
For those of you uninitiatedto Planet Rock, the aforementioned station are currently running the above poll to "finally" answer this long debated topic, in my opinion SMOKE ON THE WATER by the INIMITABLE DEEP PURPLE WILL SMOKE ALLCOMERS!!! What be your choices good people :?:
Just had my place rewired by a firm ***removed*** , on said installation they have failed to re instate kitchen and bathroom extractor fans, in your opinion guys, is this kosher (IEE and all that) :?: :?:
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Just had mine,Hot crumpets dripping in Lurpak with a platefull of sausages! Don't suppose it's the healthiest of options ,C'mon it's Sunday,what the hell!
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May i take this opportunity to cordially wish a Very Merry Christmas and
a fruitful Happy New Year to all users of this Forum.
Keith. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Higuys,
Can anybody out there in this electronic world verify for me as to whether or not,as a council tennant i am entitled to a copy of the electrical testing certificate on completion of a full re-wire?
Hi guys, just had an unusual enquiry from a local tennant;evidently she has just had a visit from the local authority's contractor's liaison officer who are responsible for carrying out kitchen/bathroom renovations on the estate. Now comes thepoint of this post,according to this liaison officer...
In twelve days time it will be the anniversary(202,nd) OF A DEFINITIVE
Chapter of British history. As an ex-naval serviceman I pose the question, who was the real hero of Trafalgar? Admiral Lord Nelson may well have his name and rememberance in Trafalgar Square; but what of
Admiral Cuthbert...