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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

On a recent visit to London I spent some time in the Science Museum and some at Brooklands. The Science Museum visit was to try and photograph their 18" SS Jaguar model, which whilst not totally accurate is impressive in its detail both inside and out.

It's located in the gallery of the now renamed "Making the Modern World"

I always like a visit to the aircraft on the top floor.

Yes, this was an aero engine! Shocked

It's one of the Beardmore diesels that propelled the ill fated R101.

I had hoped to see the Napier Railton at Brooklands but apparently it was away for its MOT on the day I visited. Whitney Straight's Duesenburg was there though.

The track was beautifully deserted. Only ghosts on the bankings and test hill.

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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Great photos Peter

Some real atmosphere there, Thanks

Roger

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2150 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Brooklands looks a lot quieter than when I was last there! (Austin/Morris day)

Love the photos of the Science Museum. One place in London I have never been.

Richard.
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stuchamp · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA

Excellent....Thanks!!

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

Thanks guys for your replies. Whilst I didn't see the Napier Railton at Brooklands they did have a simulator that allowed you to test your driving (steering) skill around the old track. You sit in a modern single seater whose simulation doesn't require you to use much of the high bankings. I am useless at driving these simulations and this attempt was no exception. They then alter the paramters to simulate the Napier Railton. By comparison this has absolutely no grip and if you loose it then it doesn't respond well to opposite lock. Needless to say I was even more abysmal at this but it was interesting none the less.

Peter
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22779 Location: UK

It's a few years since I've been to Brooklands, must get down again sometime. Great photos Smile

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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

Thanks Rick. Do try the simulator.

Peter
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Nic Jarman · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:16 pm Post subject:

Simulators are always much more difficult than the real thing. I taught myself to fly on my PC then tried the real thing, easy, even landed it first flight.
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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

Great thread Peter. Thanks for posting Very Happy

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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

Thanks John. There certainly are lots of fascinating transport exhibits between these two venues.

Here's the dashboard of Miss England.

and another dash from your stable.

Souvenir hunters?? Sad

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P3steve · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:19 am Post subject:

Perhaps it was Jules Holland looking for bits to make his look more authentic

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

Hi Steve,

I don't think Jools was the culprit. He was happy with a fairly approximate recreation. Vertical dash as in the saloon and somewhat different instrument set.

Peter

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