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    70013 & 30777 ECML lineside fires 02/09/11.

    I've highlighted a bit because it's one of several ways in which an NR institutionally more hostile than today could get steam off the busier main...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    New builds - how many will ever really work?

    I'd contribute to a Turbomotive newbuild fund like a shot. Can't agree with Sheff about the turbine issue really, after all the original main...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tangmere

    Elsewhere on the forum (What's Going on) it's been suggested that the true "culprit" at Carnforth is the lubricant they've been using. Has anyone...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 & 30777 ECML lineside fires 02/09/11.

    What will eventually end steam on the major main lines is track capacity aka pathing issues, as traffic (incl freight) grows and grows and grows -...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Stanier 8F to Plymouth July 2nd

    Event of the century? I think that for GWR fans, that title still rests with the non-stop Bristolian for sheer organisational daring and...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    TORBAY EXPRESS 2011 Season

    Re the marketing and fares debate. Perhaps the TBE concept is more of a railtour enthusiasts' day out, by which I mean for connoiseurs of the...
    Post by: tfftfftff86, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: What's Going On