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46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od keith6233, 20. Siječanj 2011..

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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    21st April could be busy in York too. Loco change for GBV booked to happen there as well.
     
    5944, 2. Siječanj 2012.
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  2. eddief

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    A nice picture of a smart looking Duchess at MRB on the PRCLT website 6233 Overhaul go to Jan 12 and scroll down.
     
    eddief, 6. Siječanj 2012.
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  3. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    So, running-in has started already? Fantastic! "The Night Owl" on 28th March looks quite achievable...
     
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  4. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Who isn't excited about the return of the Duchess? It is great that she is already being run in. I'm know I'm not adding any new news developments. I just wanted to express my enthusiasm.

    I love this 2009 Royal Scot Clip of 6233 and her train departing Carlisle as Tornado fans crowded the platform across from the train. Many people must have been very impressed. She stole the show for a little while.

    "Tornado may be the latest sensation, but nothing can beat the power of the Duchess." That is one of my favorite sayings.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3S1GLCp2O8
     
    mike1522, 12. Siječanj 2012.
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    I'm certainly looking forward to seeing a Brunswick green Duchess but I just wish she'd do a rail tour or two down south so us southerners could get a chance of photting her.
     
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Us northern types think the same thing about a certain BR green pacific with smoke deflectors that you guys hang on to! lol
     
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    Stay away from Clan Line! She's ours! :wink:
     
    Matt35027, 12. Siječanj 2012.
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  8. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    And you can keep her...:whistle:
     
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  9. pjhliners

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    46233 - The dream comes true 12 January 2012

    Those of us who have been hankering for more than 30 years to see a Semi in BR green were given hope last year by the PRCLT. They bravely decided to sideline their LMS-red diehards and give the punters a chance to choose. The decisive winners were the green-backers who put their money where their mouths were and, sure enough, the first pictures of the Duchess with some green paint began to emerge.

    So delighted was I with the decision that I filled in a standing order form and became a Friend of the Duchess (for as long as she remains green!). For this reason I was included in the invitation to spend half a day footplating the Duchess as she builds up her mileage accumulation on the Midland Railway Centre line - an offer I couldn't refuse, and doubtless the fee will help pay the coal bills!

    It was a grey, wet and windy morning as we arrived at Swanwick Junction and we waited an hour for her to appear, as she had not been disposed of properly the night before. By the time she was ready the sun had begun to emerge and we three punters were warmly welcomed by Driver Malcolm and Fireman John. We enjoyed five round trips (35 miles) and observed what fine form she is in after her rapid and comprehensive overhaul - I can hardly wait to see her and ride behind her on the main line!

    See 16 pictures at Zenfolio | Peter Hewitt's Transport Pictures | 46233 - The dream comes true 12 January 2012

    Peter, on another crisp sunny afternoon back in Manchester
    Zenfolio | Peter Hewitt's Transport Pictures
     
    pjhliners, 13. Siječanj 2012.
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  10. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    He's obviously referring to Tornado ;)
     
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  11. MuzTrem

    MuzTrem Well-Known Member

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    But there's been a BR green Duchess throughout the last thirty years...her name is City of Birmingham!;)

    I take it you've also forgotten 46229's brief spell in green in 1998?
    Brunswick Green 46229 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
     
    MuzTrem, 13. Siječanj 2012.
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  12. pjhliners

    pjhliners Member Friend

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    OK MuzTrem, I meant to say WORKING semi! And yes, I had forgotten that VERY short spell Hamilton spent in green.

    I shall rephrase my intro!

    Peter, at dusk after a fine sunny day in Manchester
    Zenfolio | Peter Hewitt's Transport Pictures | 46233 - The dream comes true 12 January 2012
     
    pjhliners, 13. Siječanj 2012.
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  13. southyorkshireman

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    I thought semi was a de-streamlined example with the chunk out of the smokebox still present?
     
    southyorkshireman, 14. Siječanj 2012.
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  14. std tank

    std tank Part of the furniture

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    Might well have been, but on Crewe station in the early 1960s they were all known as semis.
     
    std tank, 14. Siječanj 2012.
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    I would love to see Her Re-named as City of Stoke on Trent for the re opening of the Stoke to leekbrook section, hopefully at the end of the summer. I couldnt see anything more fitting. But of course i am in dreamland. But it would bring in soooooooooo many visitors
     
    Gav106, 14. Siječanj 2012.
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    ......and further 'oop north' in Lancaster :)
     
    60017, 14. Siječanj 2012.
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  17. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Are the throttles on 6233 and 6201 exactly the same?
    I can't recall any others to go over the firebox like Sutherland's.
     
    mike1522, 15. Siječanj 2012.
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  18. Oakfield

    Oakfield Guest

    British steam locomotives do not have 'throttles'.
     
    Oakfield, 15. Siječanj 2012.
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  19. Neil_Scott

    Neil_Scott Part of the furniture

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    Quite correct. They have accelerators ;-) .
     
    Neil_Scott, 15. Siječanj 2012.
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  20. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    Well what a helpful comment that was. We all know our transatlantic friend is referring to the regulator. So can someone of a less childish disposition please answer his question?

    Later addition ....... found this photoof 6233, http://yourmodelrailway.net/gallery/155/155_200401_180000000.jpg which to me appears to be a standard LMS regulator set-up, as does this one of 6201 http://www.yellins.com/moderntransport/preserved/6201%20princess%20elizabeth%20victoria-8.jpg so I'm not sure what Mike 1522's post refers to - can you post a photo to illustrate your query?
     
    Sheff, 15. Siječanj 2012.
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