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  1. Gwenllian2001
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    Locomotives that NEARLY made it

    Memory tells me that a businessman, or men, in South Wales were keen on buying one or two sets for charter work. I suspect that the problem of...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, May 22, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    British 8 coupled loco's

    I'm surprised that noone has mentioned eight coupled locos of the railways in south Wales, all of which did splendid service. The Barry Railway...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, May 7, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    What happened to the steam turbine proposed by the National Coal Board?
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Apr 17, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    Does anyone have any information on the steam turbine locomotive proposed by the National Coal Board?
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Apr 17, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    It is often forgotten that these locos were also used on passenger services in South Wales. They appeared on all sorts of services away from the...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jul 24, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Strange names

    Surely the most cheerful was the GW's Chough!
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bagnall 4-4-0 Sir George Newnes (WB2891 formerly Charles Wytock)

    I wonder whether it would be possible to fit a conventional firebox to this type of loco.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Oct 23, 2018 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    The perfect 'new' engine for preserved railways?

    Seconded. They were lovely locos, versatile and we'll liked by their crews. A parallel boiler would be nice too. All had been re-boilered at the...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    South Wales 0-6-2s

    Yes.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jun 26, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jun 1, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34081 - 92 Squadron

    Yes and Intensifier.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, May 11, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Correct. The 14s went on to prove themselves in rough industrial use over a number of years. The running gear was simple and robust, much like...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Dec 15, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What's your dream obscure railway restoration project?

    How about Llantrisant (now Pontyclun) to Cowbridge and Aberthaw? Lovely Vale of Glamorgan counytryside and the busy town of Cowbridge to enjoy its...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Conwy Valley gradient profile

    May I draw your attention to the following from wiki: Conwy (formerly known in English as Conway) Conway was never correct in either English or...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Oct 9, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    They work okay for me. Meic
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Aug 25, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sentinel - Cammel Railcar

    Does anyone know what, if anything, is happening to the SMU from Egypt? Does it fit the British loading gauge?
    Thread by: Gwenllian2001, Aug 14, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    45699 Galatea

    Unless my memory is at fault, Leander was initially restored at A BR works, just as 4588 was at Swindon.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Preserved Black 5's

    I was told by some K&WVR lads that the paper kept peeling off.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Toddington...an observation

    Agreed. Is it any wonder that people associate anyone with an interest in railways as being on a par with 'Flat Earthers' ; those who believe that...
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    I think that a 'Centurian' was a senior NCO in the Roman Army and unlikely to have lived long enough to see a railway of any kind.
    Post by: Gwenllian2001, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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