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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Leander's Shovel, Oct 20, 2007.

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  1. Sam 60103

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    I’m more than aware of that! It will mean that stock hire for the Aberdonian is now a bit more complicated. I’m just hoping for much more steam in Scotland outside the Jacobite as the rest of Scotland is hugely underrated in terms of scenery and some routes like Edinburgh-Aberdeen/Inverness.
     
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    That's my thinking. Run it in gently with a diesel providing half the power. Then see how things go. Could be good for GB26 rather than 25
     
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    People seem to forget that 34028 will also be appearing.
     
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    And 34007 also, but i don't think we will see that this year, most likily next.
     
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  5. Jamessquared

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    Oh, is it going mainline and air braked then? That's news ...

    Tom
     
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    So hot even the owners don’t know yet. ;)
     
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    I know the gentleman who is providing quite a bit of 07’s funding and it is his aim to get her on the main line.
     
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  8. Jamessquared

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    Fair enough, I'll stand corrected. I thought it was primarily an MHR loco though, so was being overhauled for use there?

    Probably best continued on another thread.

    Tom
     
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    The Swiss guy?
     
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    Indeed....
     
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  11. Spamcan81

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    The gentleman concerned has a very persuasive cheque book so may well get his wish. Time will tell though.
     
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  12. Spamcan81

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    Got it in one. He absolutely loves Spamcans.
     
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    Yes - I was on the footplate of 34007 going up the CVR branch line to Ipstones when he was the driver one day.
     
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    'the Swiss Guy'

    You see, driving a Spam-Can is like... making love to a beautiful woman....
     
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    Good fun until the high maintenance becomes too much?!
     
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    He could always make an offer to 10A and buy his own... :)
     
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    Alex something, if I remember correctly
     
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    I know that everyone will be delighted if and when Tornado is back in full operation but isn't it interesting how quickly this 2009 new build has become yesterday's news?
     
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    Has it? There’s an awful lot of talk going on about it on this thread alone
     
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    Perhaps that’s a reflection on the openness and communication skills of the current management? Not so many years ago there were monthly reports to the supporters and regular postings on SM and indeed on this very forum ….
     
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