Alan, the trouble with these casual observation of yours is that there often seems to be an edge to them. Why else comment as you did in post...
Oh, the joys of trying to work in a goldfish bowl:( - so many experts looking on ready to tell you that you're doing it all wrong:eek:. Sorry...
Grass snakes? I thought they were adders they were trying to protect. Peter
Thanks for that - I'll have to wait until next time I'm in Wales to catch 134 in action. Peter
And I'd be interested in what is on the WHR on Friday/Saturday. Would love to ride behind the NG15 if it is out. Peter
And it's St Swithen's Day too.....:) Peter
Out of interest here is my last encounter with 80151, taken on 21/4/67, about a fortnight before it was withdrawn. The front embelishment was fine...
Yes. The first, 80010 was delivered in July 1951 and they were allocated to Brighton, where they were built, from the start. 80151 was delivered...
Seeing that no one else has noted this, 202/222 shows 31624 not 31824 which is a U Class not an N. As always an interesting collection of photos,...
No mention of 45407 - it lasted in BR traffic a whole year longer than 35028 and returned to the main line about the same time as the Merchant...
For those wondering what was so important about today's train, David Elliot's family were on board while his ashes were consigned to the firebox...
I wasn't referring to tenders or ownership. The topic of this thread is Bulleid Pacifics and IR is currently doing a contract overhaul of 34007. I...
IR does have another Bulleid Pacific that he is involved with, namely 34007. I think that may be much more advanced than 35009 which has been on...
And I believe there is a good reason for that, but it is not for me to report. Sorry Peter
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