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  1. sir gomer
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    Statfold Barn Railway - Spectacle of Steam - 16 & 17 March

    It was at one time. It did its time. Not so much of a beast as designed for economy in the sugar fields (true compound). "Harrogate" and the...
    Post by: sir gomer, Mar 8, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Statfold Barn Railway Enthusiast Weekend: Last Days of Penrhyn Steam

    It's the Tamar
    Post by: sir gomer, Mar 21, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Which RSH 0-4-0 is at Tyseley?

    I believe the one you're thinking of is Hawthorn Leslie 2918 "Achilles", formerly "Pony". It does have an RSH look about it from a distance.
    Post by: sir gomer, Dec 14, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vintage Trains - 2021

    The Harringworth tour from Melton to Corby and back offers standard for £29. A bargain for guaranteed 7029 one way and 5043 the other!
    Post by: sir gomer, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains - 2021

    A fantastic offering from VT I feel. Particularly like the two Castles to Melton Mowbray. Loved the Melton job with 5043 and 9600 so now to repeat...
    Post by: sir gomer, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    4920 Dumbleton Hall

    I would love to see 4920 returned to steam but I think the reality here will be a quick cosmetic job and a swap with her famous sister. After all...
    Post by: sir gomer, Jan 9, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Owning a four wheeler

    I love the wording here and I tend to agree. I guess the issue is what the person who is selling has already invested so they want to get as much...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Owning a four wheeler

    Great reply! I think the main reason for me would be just to “give something back” if you like. I, like many of us, have been there and done that...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Owning a four wheeler

    Quite agree with your points. Don't get me wrong, when I say "average pocket" I'm literally referring to the purchase of an engine (or a wreck)...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Owning a four wheeler

    Quite so. We all have to hope though that the pandemic will be over one day. When is the question mind...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 24, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Owning a four wheeler

    Good day all May not get any replies to this. After years of consideration I am starting to set my sights on owning a four wheeler industrial of...
    Thread by: sir gomer, Oct 24, 2020, 64 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    5593 to be restored?

    5043 is already in the works and was progressing well until lockdown. That will continue once workshop time allows as she already has most of the...
    Post by: sir gomer, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Battlefield Line 50th Gala

    Great to see Shack running Wightwick. This I believe is the first time the railway has hosted an ex-Barry engine on its first ever visit to a...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 18, 2019 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bagnall 4-4-0 Sir George Newnes (WB2891 formerly Charles Wytock)

    Having had many happy days on "Isibutu", I'm surprised that there are issues with the size of the cab. "Isi" has no back plate though which may...
    Post by: sir gomer, Oct 18, 2019 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    [May 11, 2019] Giant Miniature Weekend (Tamworth)

    Statfold Barn's "Giant Miniature Weekend" 2019 Returning in 2019 is Statfold's popular 'Giant Miniature Weekend'. Primarily billed as a large...
    Thread by: sir gomer, Feb 23, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Galas and Events
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    Vintage Trains - First trips with Clun Castle

    Quite right. Steam provided to keep up lubrication at the very least
    Post by: sir gomer, Feb 23, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains - First trips with Clun Castle

    Last time we did the Victorian Ex we ran to Chester with the 47' trailing and then left Chester with the 47' leading and 5043 on the back. This...
    Post by: sir gomer, Feb 22, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains - First trips with Clun Castle

    I think it's good value for the chance to be with "Clun" on her first runs for so many years. As for the 47, I'm sure the addition will be merely...
    Post by: sir gomer, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    Statfold Barn Railway - "Giant Miniature Weekend" - May 12th/13th

    After last Saturday's March Open Day, the next event at Statfold Barn Railway is "Giant Miniature Weekend" Attractions - 100+ Miniature Traction...
    Post by: sir gomer, Mar 27, 2018 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Statfold Barn Railway - "Giant Miniature Weekend" - May 12th/13th

    Statfold Barn's all ages steam event: "Giant Miniature Weekend": will return over May 12th/13th to the award winning narrow gauge railway. This...
    Thread by: sir gomer, Jan 4, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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