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Recent Content by ianh

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    71000

    I guess the Middle Cylinder con rod stayed up..... That would have been a feat of F1 proportions to remove that in 2h20 without a pit..
    Post by: ianh, May 28, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    Fast work by support crew..... looks like 2h20m to gain a block, inspect and then remove at least one side of motion...
    Post by: ianh, May 28, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Most interesting short heritage line.

    back in the day....... when the line was in almost BR condition it certainly wasn't walking pace.... ;-)
    Post by: ianh, May 10, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Most interesting short heritage line.

    Disapointed that nobody seems to have mentioned the Lakeside Branch..... seems a perfect fit for the OP... I have many happy memories...
    Post by: ianh, May 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25

    Chippy Lane Cdf is open late and a short walk from the station.... :Happy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Street_(Cardiff)
    Post by: ianh, Apr 21, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    not mine but you get the idea.... [MEDIA]
    Post by: ianh, Apr 9, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    So is Tornado being gently warmed through for a trip towards the coast?
    Post by: ianh, Apr 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Post by: ianh, Mar 13, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    No i always thought Nunney Castle was the most ruined..... https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/nunney-castle/history/
    Post by: ianh, Mar 13, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Riley and son locomotive engineers

    All the clues are there now.... nice property and refurbished too.... love to see pictures of theother buildings next...
    Post by: ianh, Dec 31, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    94xx in use on demolition train

    were any 94xx tanks sold to scrap merchants and used for demolition of welsh lines? some body posted this on faceache earlier and its location is...
    Thread by: ianh, Nov 26, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024

    Turned on Triangle - and run out for the lads.....
    Post by: ianh, Nov 2, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Nunney Castle

    I would think that 5029s overhaul had been planned, specified and started before the situation with 7027 changed at the GCR..... with the benefit...
    Post by: ianh, Nov 1, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    I believe Brian retired to the Cardiff area .. I met him and wife shopping in Brecon a good few years ago..... Still sharp and remembered our...
    Post by: ianh, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction