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    North Norfolk Railway General Discussion

    Why black? Ring Haw was green when it arrived at the NNR straight out of industrial service. Photo from April 1971. Ray. [ATTACH]
    Post by: marshall5, Jun 26, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Furness locos

    F.R 25 was at Carnforth in a partially dismantled state but was moved to the F.R. Trust at Ribble Steam Railway some time ago. IIRC the plan is...
    Post by: marshall5, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oxfit B893455

    Great to see one of these under-represented vehicles being brought back to life. I presume that's the ex Embsay body with one of the ex Bowness...
    Post by: marshall5, Jun 13, 2025 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    35011 General Steam Navigation

    The big difference is that 71000 was unique. There are another 10 Merchant Navies beside 35011 of which 5 remain unrestored. Ray.
    Post by: marshall5, May 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Locomotives Preserved at Butlins Holiday Camps

    There's an old thread about Butlin's choices here https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/the-last-king-6018.35757/#post-474947 Ray.
    Post by: marshall5, May 16, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Locomotives that have been in action for part of every decade since construction.

    Isle of Man Railway No.4 Loch has been in action during every decade since being built in 1874. It nearly missed the 1960's having been withdrawn...
    Post by: marshall5, May 12, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Locomotives Preserved at Butlins Holiday Camps

    I didn't think that Butlins had more than 2 locos at any site. Wasn't Granville at Skegness with 6100? FWIW here's an indifferent slide scan of...
    Post by: marshall5, May 11, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction