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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    I believe Ian's understanding is correct. In addition the various continental coaches come into their own during Santa Season, so 2hilst not...
    Post by: chrishallam, Jun 12, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Dreams to York with 44871 - 26/05/2019

    By st Neots shed switched to the slow lines. Still cruising along at line speed with the diesel ticking over on the rear
    Post by: chrishallam, May 26, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    To bring things back on subject, has there been any recent updates on the boiler? Edit: just looked back and sawflying Phil's update from last month
    Post by: chrishallam, May 15, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Nene Valley Railway

    I think mine and Stu's replies crossed! Yes, it still comes under the broad banner of IRPS, though over the last couple of years the main focus...
    Post by: chrishallam, May 9, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nene Valley Railway

    Hi Knut, The E class is actually at Railworld, a separate entity next to the NVR Peterborough station. That said, NVR volunteers are still...
    Post by: chrishallam, May 9, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    34039 Boscastle WC class

    My understanding was that the rollers were stopped due to the high mileage she had done. She effectively needs a full bottom end overhaul so I've...
    Post by: chrishallam, May 6, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GCR Rolling Stock Trust

    I went to Ruddington for the first time in about a decade over the new year... Having seen the Barnum coaches and rotting monoliths about 20 years...
    Post by: chrishallam, Jan 21, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Nene Valley Railway

    Some nice pictures. I took my grandmother down for a train ride today as she was down to stay... It was nice to see the railway so busy on a...
    Post by: chrishallam, Oct 25, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LMS 45036 Inspection Saloon

    What are the regulations about moving vehicles with this level of asbestos? I was under the impression that it would have to be professionally...
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 27, 2018 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Nene Valley Railway

    Scotsman currently facing West (Yarwell). If people ''do' facebook there's a cracking shot of the A3 passing the A1 on the NVR main Facebook page.
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 27, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nene Valley Railway

    It's owned by the NVR. Mods can this NVR continental locos chat be moved into the NVR general discussion thread? (Edit. Posts now here)
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nene Valley Railway

    To be fair the Swedes could be just as bad... B class 101A at Wansford was built in 1944 to a 1909 design. My memory is a little fuzzy and I'm on...
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nene Valley Railway

    Of course the most impressive pacific in the vicinity is the Danish E class mothballed down at Railworld... Now that really would be a beast were...
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Tornado

    I might be biased, but I'd suggest the new Great Northern Tea Room at Overton (formerly Ferry Meadows). Decorated with an original GNR display...
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    Hi Simon, Parking at Wansford is strictly for those with Scotsman tickets. However there is a shuttle service operating from other stations to...
    Post by: chrishallam, Sep 24, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction