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    GCR Swithland Steam Gala 9-11 May 2014

    L.92 departed Buckfastleigh this afternoon after loading ready to take part in the gala which will not only be its first visit to the GC but also...
    Post by: GWR5786, May 6, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Another London Transport Pannier returns: 5786 becomes L.92

    Following successful trial runs and running in on service trains this week, L.92 is now scheduled to take a starring role during the SDR...
    Post by: GWR5786, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    South Devon Railway in February half term week 2013

    5786 is indeed returning to steam as its London transport alias L.92 the final coats and lining are due to be applied in the next few weeks. For...
    Post by: GWR5786, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Another London Transport Pannier returns: 5786 becomes L.92

    Wednesday 23rd saw L.92 boiler reunited with its frames after passing its hydraulic test and test steaming. Reassembly is now stepping up a gear...
    Post by: GWR5786, Jan 27, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    In ticket

    South Devon Railway Operational: 3205 1369 3803-(currently on hire to Battlefield line) Under Overhaul: 5786- (expected to be outshopped...
    Post by: GWR5786, Jan 1, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Another London Transport Pannier returns: 5786 becomes L.92

    It would be great if the loco was able to make it back to London to play a part in the Underground 150 events in some way. As the loco is a...
    Post by: GWR5786, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Another London Transport Pannier returns: 5786 becomes L.92

    Maroon pannier L.92 is set to make a comeback in 2013 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the London Underground. Based on on the South...
    Thread by: GWR5786, Oct 26, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    5786

    The overhaul is progressing well in Buckfastleigh workshops with the aim of getting the loco servicable for around Easter 2013. Progress on the...
    Post by: GWR5786, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    South Devon Railway

    6412 is still in the que for overhaul with alot of work being done on the chassis in readiness for the boiler when it is done. 5786 is the focus...
    Post by: GWR5786, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Pannier 7715 becoming L99

    Would be nice to see another ex LT pannier in Maroon I think.
    Post by: GWR5786, May 11, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    A bit of a long shot, but does anybody have any photos of the hooper ashpan arrangements as fitted to the SVR 57xx locos? Many thanks
    Post by: GWR5786, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    Any updates on the corby 0-6-0 saddle tank locos Dolobran at the GCR N and Colwyn ant the Northampton & Lamport. Both must be close to finishing soon?
    Post by: GWR5786, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    1369

    2 Panniers currently under overhaul at Buckfastleigh works. Firstly the major restoration of 6412 ongoing since its purchase from WSRA, and more...
    Post by: GWR5786, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    5786

    GWR Pannier tank 5786 will be seeing out the end of its current boiler ticket in style in the next few months after spending the last 2 years away...
    Thread by: GWR5786, Aug 13, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Steam Traction