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    SVR General Discussion

    But you would and you do even without realising. Otherwise you would run into the 4 foot to save the chap regardless of there being a train...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched

    Like I said, I can't see anyone saying 'don't preserve EMUs' or that people should give up with the idea or even suggesting it. Just being...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched

    I don't think anyone has said that. I think what has been suggested (rightly or wrongly) is that the effort spent on this particular unit could be...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    GCR 125 Anniversary Weekend March 16/17th

    As of checking this morning; the current plan is that entrance to the heritage center will be included with the price of the travel ticket. The...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    Sort of proves the point doesn't it? Man says he's taking a break for his mental health and we get through one whole other message on the subject...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Very similar to the locomotive of the contractor that built the FYNR and carried the first services over the line I think? The original was named...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 30, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mountsorrel Heritage Centre

    The Great Central is now advertising the return of steam to the Mountsorrel Branch in May and June: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/whatson2024/...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 25, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Flying Scotsman

    I've got to say that's not how I've read it. Clearly Simon is passionate, but the last page or more haven't been about whether FS should be in...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 24, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Great Central Railway- Winter Steam Gala - 26th-28th January 2024

    I don't know for certain, but bearing in mind the weather around that part of Leicestershire in the last few weeks I image that field wouldn't be...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 18, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    10100 Fell loco

    That's correct, the centre axles were always geared together as well as originally being linked with rods. As the suspension moved it caused the...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    10100 Fell loco

    Wasn't the whole point that the engines were switched in and out using differentials? So the available power varied, between 500 and 2000hp, but...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Jan 12, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Mountsorrel Heritage Centre

    Definately! Although on the positive side we'll be giving modelers some precedent with bogies coaches on train set curves ;) I think it looks...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Dec 14, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mountsorrel Heritage Centre

    An early Christmas present for the Quarry Bottom Railway! The Heritage Centre has been very fortunate to take delivery of a pair of 2 foot gauge...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Dec 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    It might also be worth saying that in addition to your maximum speed, a more aerodynamic train useless less power to maintain the same speed than...
    Post by: Musket The Dog, Nov 16, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction