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  1. Hampshire Unit liked 21B's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    I can only speak from personal experience, but I would take a GW designed engine every time over an unrebuilt Bulleid. The two scariest and worst turns ever in my 35 years on the footplate were with the latter. GW engines can be uncomfortable...

    Apr 13, 2024 at 2:12 PM

  2. Hampshire Unit liked paullad1984's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    I for one am glad to see her actually running.

    Apr 13, 2024 at 2:12 PM

  3. Hampshire Unit liked Jimc's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    Besides all the points Tom makes vis a vis supporters etc, I very much doubt the hire cash is worth the loss in ticket sales, shop sales, food sales, all the rest. Logically it can't be, otherwise it wouldn't be cost effective to hire it in. The...

    Apr 11, 2024

  4. Hampshire Unit liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    I don't feel we are in a race! From my understanding there are a few "underneath" jobs that are easier to do now that the loco has moved over a pit (Atlantic House is well equipped, but had no pit - so anything under the loco such as lubrication...

    Apr 11, 2024

  5. Hampshire Unit liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    Depending on what you define as 'finished' bets may be closing soon... https://www.facebook.com/6880BettonGrangeSocietyLtd/posts/pfbid028F98m1sAw7wbQfBgtAxtJxPA9AogAKQzQuSzSDwT41xZPku59g3py77QpKXeg5ZUl Hopefully link should work for...

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