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Recent Content by Roobarb

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    Lighting up - how long?

    Two hours, from what sounds like nearly stone cold to being able to move a train, would be pushing it a bit. Three to four hours would be better,...
    Post by: Roobarb, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SLS Special 14 Nov 2009 (9600 & 9466)

    Train will be load 10, strengthened from 8 due to the demand for tickets. This will also include the Pullman dining cars.
    Post by: Roobarb, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    4953 Pitchford Hall

    Does seem a bit harsh there Billy. I know the guys at Tyseley are always willing to give help and advice to those who want to learn.
    Post by: Roobarb, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4965 Thread

    Salty is correct. The light engine run and the loaded test both took place today.
    Post by: Roobarb, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4965 Thread

    I know the guys at Tyseley have been working flat out on her overhaul and she should easily be ready for the October gala.
    Post by: Roobarb, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR Bloomer

    Yes, it will be an operational loco. I think Saltydog may have have the decimal point in the wrong place in his calculations as the figure I heard...
    Post by: Roobarb, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    25 year bash for the GWR 175?

    Yes indeed, next year will be GWR 175. (Unless I missed 25 years since last involved in a GWR anniversary).
    Post by: Roobarb, May 4, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Support coaches

    A rake of coaches is a bit of a walk with a fire hose on your shoulder. The people who paid for their seats also get a little annoyed if the same...
    Post by: Roobarb, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What is this loco 849?

    The loco is a Cambrian Railways 15 Class 'Large Belpaire Goods'. 849 being built by Beyer-Peacock and originally carrying Cambrian number 29....
    Post by: Roobarb, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: Photography
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    46235 City of Birmingham

    If I recall correctly, it has an almost new inner firebox and having been stored under cover will mean that is all in fairly good condition. Not...
    Post by: Roobarb, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Couplings

    The answer would be the wagon coupling, grey wagons being unfitted and having either three link or instantaer couplings the draw bar load on the...
    Post by: Roobarb, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: Railway Operations M.I.C