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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by richard67, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. Dunfanaghy Road

    Dunfanaghy Road Well-Known Member

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    Nah. Reichsbahn black with red frames and wheels. If you're going to p**s people off, do a proper job.
    Pat
     
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    That would look superb
     
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    I did suggest that to some of 6024's support crew when I bumped into them at German plandampf. German locos have cast plates as well, so the fixing holes are already there in the cab side! Assuming it would be a 38, being a 4-6-0, then it could be 38 6024-4...
     
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    Br 38 were mixed traffic. I imagine that your name has already been put on the list for re-education by the GWS :D
    Br 17.xxx seems more like it.
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    With 71000's painting nearly complete the supporters' train is now planned for Wednesday 8 October, Crewe-Chester-Shrewsbury-Stafford-Crewe.
     
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    Any idea how long that would take ?
     
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    There is a 5Z path in on the 8th October with a service stop at Coton hill . Is this likely to convert into a passenger path ?
     
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    This is the correct pathing and times for the Dukes loaded test runs, 7th, 8th (members train) and 9th October.

    If all goes to plan we will be hauling the Chairmans train to Carlisle on 10th and return light engine on 11th.
     
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    I apologise for those who don't use Facebook, but the BR Standard Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust have posted a picture of 71000 fully painted and lined out and very smart the loco looks too. A look through the replies to some of the comments has some close up pictures.

    The loco carries full BR Early crests, rather the the previously announced amended version that the British Railways lettering replaced with the Duke.



    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BHK4Vufzy/
     
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    Stunning....
     
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    For those who don’t do Facebook:

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    I can post the original to save the link to FB! IMG_0805.jpeg IMG_0806.jpeg IMG_0808.jpeg
     
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    I did wonder about posting the picture directly, but felt a bit conflicted about just saving it and reposting it here.

    Looks fantastic though and looking forward to seeing further pictures and videos from the rest runs and members trip. Also look forward to another trip behind it at some point.
     
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    Polished wheels and tyres always look good.... seen them somewhere before I think ?
     
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    They've also posted a list of tours for both Saphos and Steam Dreams that the loco is due to haul.

    Saphos:

    Tues 2nd December - Bath Christmas Market Rugby to Bath

    Thursday 4th December - Bath Christmas Market Dorridge to Bath

    Saturday 6th December - Bath Christmas Market Ely to Bath

    Friday 12th December - Bath Christmas Market Three Bridges to Bath

    Steam Dreams:

    Tuesday 9th December London to Bath

    Wednesday 17th December Southend Central to Oxford or Bicester Village
     

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