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Recent Content by Richard Roper

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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    Thank You Jim, I'll have a good read through your page. I think No.9 as rebuilt was a handsome machine, both with Joy gear and Stephenson gear. A...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Mar 28, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    Interesting talk of a 4-2-4T... I've just started reading Denis Griffiths' book on the Gas Works Railway Locomotive Engineers, and have noticed a...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Mar 28, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers

    Another example of Riley & Sons' excellent work. My photo, taken March 12th. 2023[ATTACH] Richard.
    Post by: Richard Roper, Mar 12, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    ...And hasn't yet re-entered service. Richard.
    Post by: Richard Roper, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Is Jock Adams still involved with 34092 since its move to the ELR? Richard.
    Post by: Richard Roper, Mar 1, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Thank You for your input Tom, much appreciated as ever. Richard.
    Post by: Richard Roper, Feb 15, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Just out of interest, how prone were the Bulleid Pacifics to frame fractures? I've read about fracturing on LMS classes, and on the LNER A3s. I've...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Feb 15, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    More useful coverage and publicity from the Bournemouth Echo - It seems they have someone who is interested in the subject, it's well-written....
    Post by: Richard Roper, Feb 12, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Just seen this on Yahoo News - It's actually informative and well-written too. Good publicity for the Swanage Railway!...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Feb 6, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Flying Scotsman

    Caption competition time! How about "Aye, see that? That's the Flying Scotsman, that is. My Grandad used to drive that when it broke world speed...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Jan 23, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    So, based on the assumption that the general population are easily fooled, how many members of Joseph Public are being duped into buying the wrong...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Jan 23, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60007 (4498) Sir Nigel Gresley Overhaul

    Nice photograph! I see someone's handywork in identifying the bogie splash guard is present too! Richard.
    Post by: Richard Roper, Jan 21, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4110 Restoration at ESR

    Cracking job! What are the two lines on the chimney? They look like weld lines... A very impressive rate of work has been kept up on this loco,...
    Post by: Richard Roper, Jan 16, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction