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  1. hyboy
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Yes thats right. Emptied the coffers to shore up the economy after we inevitably imported the ''death of capitalism '' from the USA. Remember the...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6880 Betton Grange

    It does include a lot of recycled parts which is of course a genuine GWR tradition. Its better than entirely new build therefore.
    Post by: hyboy, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Coal the fuel of the past.

    I suppose it does depend on the type of vegetable oil used. Maybe a small dose of Castrol R would be some compensation for the absence of that...
    Post by: hyboy, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Coal the fuel of the past.

    I think l read that on the WSR they have been running a Class 14 on vegetable oil ?
    Post by: hyboy, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Very happy with that outcome , l was unaware of that !
    Post by: hyboy, Oct 18, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Given the circumstances of its thorough reworking, which l am completely in agreement with, maybe it should more correctly be called an Elliott P2 !
    Post by: hyboy, Oct 17, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    They do describe it as a Gresley P2 though when it clearly isn't. I think Sir Nigel would be unlikely to recognise any of the engineering as ' his ' !
    Post by: hyboy, Oct 17, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Seeing that this ' 7027 ' is still thread drifting along in a kind of life after death fashion.. l just thought l would like to post an example of...
    Post by: hyboy, Oct 16, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. hyboy
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    Pannier 9629 - Restoration Update

    I think its a very useful service to the wider enthusiast community to clearly counter 'slack ' humour. I get a bit fed up with people who post...
    Post by: hyboy, Aug 12, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Generally agree with that, but in taking on the unrestored Castle boiler that project not only saves about £500,000 on building a one off new item...
    Post by: hyboy, Jul 29, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Just noticed this interesting comment, thread drift though it may be! If Didcot do not seem to have done anything to preclude main line use in...
    Post by: hyboy, Jul 22, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    I have checked back in to this thread after afew months just in case there are any new valuable insights or facts emerging. Sadly it is all more...
    Post by: hyboy, Jul 4, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I actually hope we do not have any more new new builds in future. We seem to have more than can be funded already. Regarding GWR 4-6-0 's l have...
    Post by: hyboy, May 2, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    On the contrary, MellishR makes a very valid point. Finance is not easy to come by within a practical timescale. It never was and is getting...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Would you prefer ' Looky Likey ', l certainly would not. Its a very wòrthy project which l invested a considerable sum in ! It is a replica but...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I have already posted along those exact lines! I repeat ,Tornado is a magnificent replica, what's not to like ?
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Sorry, l thought that was pretty obvious?
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
  19. hyboy
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I am pleased to say that much of this loco has genuine history, not an all new metal replica. Reusing old loco parts in new ones has always been a...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Llangollen Railway

    I expect they are cross bracing bars. You must be a bundle of fun !
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bala lake Railway.

    Nonsense, and please refrain from silly political rants .
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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