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    82045 The way ahead?

    You wait for one and two arrive! June Update now live. "The boiler has left the building", with moving side shot of Boiler and Loco:...
    Post by: gios, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thank you LMS2968. Much appreciated.
    Post by: gios, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Well spotted Robert. I don't know the answer, but maybe a working member can enlighten us. If not, I will pop down next Monday and find out!
    Post by: gios, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Chairmans Chat #14. Boiler in Frames and more! http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jun25-chairmanschat.html
    Post by: gios, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    May update plus link to Chairmans Chat #13 which contains an unexpected but pleasant surprise for the Trust now live;...
    Post by: gios, Jun 1, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Just a heads up to all 82045s. May update will be posted a little later as our hard working Webmaster is on a well deserved holiday. Hang on...
    Post by: gios, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    April update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-apr25.html
    Post by: gios, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    March update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-mar25.html
    Post by: gios, Mar 25, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    February update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb25.html
    Post by: gios, Feb 26, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Soo many questions @ Bikermike! I honestly can't answer them all, but for most the answer is a resounding YES. The last sentence is received with...
    Post by: gios, Feb 13, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Chairman's Chat #12. Boiler Announcement : http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb25-chairmanschat.html
    Post by: gios, Feb 12, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Nice thoughs, but too much dreaming I am afraid. The 82045 Locomotive Trust was started in its original form, before it became a Trust, in 2002....
    Post by: gios, Feb 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    For those interested in the history of the 'cracked' chimney and more including the cab panel see link, 4th para down:...
    Post by: gios, Jan 31, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Yes. Seen in the picture outside 82045s shed at Bridgnorth. It was originally hoped to use it on 82045, but in the end better council prevailed...
    Post by: gios, Jan 31, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I have for some time held the view that the problems facing future New Builds, will become ever more difficult because the country has lost its...
    Post by: gios, Jan 29, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction