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  1. Spamcan81 liked Matt37401's post in the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    [ATTACH] I do appreciate there's been a few photos of Mr Shepherd posted but I'd like to think this sums him up.

    image.jpg Sep 20, 2017 at 9:46 PM

  2. Spamcan81 liked J Shuttleworth's post in the thread The Border Raider with 60163 - 16/09/17.

    I know what colour I would like to paint but, as I'm not painting it, I couldn't possibly say. You'll just have to wait...... JS

    Sep 20, 2017 at 9:45 PM

  3. Spamcan81 replied to the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    IIRC the loco spent a while at Whipsnade Zoo.

    Sep 20, 2017 at 8:02 PM

  4. Spamcan81 replied to the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    According to the SAR group I'm on, it is indeed a 15F

    Sep 20, 2017 at 7:33 PM

  5. Spamcan81 liked goldfish's post in the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    My parents had a handful of David Shepherd prints in the house, both signed and (apparently from comments above… ;) ) the rarer unsigned variety. I've a slightly confused childhood memory of meeting him when 92203 was doing brakevan rides at the...

    Sep 20, 2017 at 7:32 PM

  6. Spamcan81 liked GWR4707's post in the thread The Border Raider with 60163 - 16/09/17.

    Where is the frantically backpedaling emoji when you need it.... :rolleyes:

    Sep 20, 2017 at 4:54 PM

  7. Spamcan81 liked Kinghambranch's post in the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    I was standing very close to where this photo was taken in 2008 at Toddington GWSR. David Shepherd was leaning out of 92203's cab. I don't think I have to say any more. [ATTACH]

    92203 and BBMF Flypast.jpg Sep 20, 2017 at 2:17 PM

  8. Spamcan81 liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    Very sad news. A real credit to our movement - and both locomotives are still doing what they were built to do thanks to him.

    Sep 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM

  9. Spamcan81 replied to the thread David Shepherd (RIP) and his locomotives..

    Absolutely gutted. RIP David and thanks for the fun and memories.

    Sep 20, 2017 at 12:39 PM

  10. Spamcan81 liked J Shuttleworth's post in the thread The Border Raider with 60163 - 16/09/17.

    There is a standard set of rules (notice periods, delivery etc), which have been agreed between all charter TOCs and NR planners and are there to ensure fair play; it is a fundamental that NR, as a monopoly supplier, has to demonstrate equal...

    Sep 20, 2017 at 12:30 PM

  11. Spamcan81 replied to the thread The Border Raider with 60163 - 16/09/17.

    Why remain sceptical? Arguably WC and NR pulled an even bigger rabbit out of the hat by rescheduling the Tin Bath en route than DBC and NR did by planning the rerouting of a tour before the day of the event. Edit : James Shuttleworth has...

    Sep 20, 2017 at 12:29 PM

  12. Spamcan81 replied to the thread The Border Raider with 60163 - 16/09/17.

    I have to disagree with you there. IIRC on a Tin Bath not many years back, the route had been affected by some problem - derailment perhaps but I forget exactly what. The tour departed as scheduled but while it was en route, NR and WC got their...

    Sep 19, 2017 at 8:42 PM

  13. Spamcan81 liked Phil-d259's post in the thread Spa Valley Bridge Strike.

    Well said. Unlike the national network who can call on the resources of a properly qualified structural engineer 24/7 (a service which does not come cheap by the way) or who has large quantities of staff / equipment / cash to hand, bridge bashes...

    Sep 18, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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