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    The Decline of British Railways in Bury & Rossendale

    I am delighted to say that there are now less than 200 copies remaining of the book, The Decline of British Railways in Bury and Rossendale, and I...
    Post by: andycoward, May 15, 2013 in forum: Links
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    8F Steam Gala - Peak Rail - 23rd to 25th May 2009

    Despite a rather worrying moment this morning when the loco was taken off the train for attention, after running slightly warm, the volunteers...
    Post by: andycoward, May 23, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Class 50 50017 Royal Oak

    I believe the tyres are now too low for main line operation, but perfectly acceptable for heritage railway operation. I have heard various rumours...
    Post by: andycoward, May 16, 2009 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Class 50 50017 Royal Oak

    Owned by Dr John Kennedy, but has been up for sale for some time. It was operational a year or so ago, but whether it still is I don't know.
    Post by: andycoward, May 15, 2009 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    ELR Wartime Weekend - End of May Bank Holiday

    Subject to all the usual disclaimers, 5197 should be out for the War Weekend - well worth a visit and an excellent event too. Regards Andy...
    Post by: andycoward, May 10, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    supplier problems?

    I may be wrong but suspect it was a typo. The current issue had the date until 4 May, but the next issue based on the four-weekly production isn't...
    Post by: andycoward, May 7, 2009 in forum: Heritage Railway
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    48624

    WD150 is in steam all weekend. Sharing passenger duties on the Saturday, and working demonstration freight trains on Sunday and Monday whilst 8624...
    Post by: andycoward, May 7, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48624

    The plan is for 8624 to enter service over the weekend 23-25 May, subject to satisfactory completion of testing. It will work passenger services...
    Post by: andycoward, May 6, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48624

    It was paired with a Fowler tender for a while - there is a photo in a book (Stanier 8Fs at Work I think) showing it running with a Fowler tender.
    Post by: andycoward, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48624

    The image I have seen has not been photoshopped in any way and is authentic. I edit the Peak Rail's magazine, The Peak Express and the photo...
    Post by: andycoward, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48624

    Well I've seen a picture of it today and have to say it looks stunning. Might not be to everyone's choice. but I think the locomotive looks...
    Post by: andycoward, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6100 Royal Scot

    Re: 6100 Royal Scot test runs Found this: http://tim-fenton.fotopic.net/p56953333.html
    Post by: andycoward, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ELR Steam Event - February 21/22 2009

    Timetables now available to see at www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk Apologies for them being posted so close to the event. I hope everyone visiting this...
    Post by: andycoward, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events
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    ELR Steam Event - February 21/22 2009

    ELR-based Peckett 0-4-0 no. 1370 returned to steam following restoration in 2008. The locomotive has local connections to our railway, as it was...
    Post by: andycoward, Feb 17, 2009 in forum: Galas and Events