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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by acorb, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

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    Excellent update from Bridgnorth MPD.
     
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    Dunrobin is going to be some loco when it is completed, hope it gets a good run on the SVR before it heads home to Beamish.
     
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    Some on here may have been aware of the rumours about 4150 that had been circulating for some time. However, as discussed at yesterday's AGM and confirmed by email to Members this morning:

    "The good news is that at 20:58 on the eve of our AGM the final piece of the puzzle dropped into place and a running agreement was approved by all concerned. This secures 4150s long term future on the Valley and puts an end to the seemingly endless speculation."
     
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    I've just enjoyed 80 miles of steam haulage today behind Erlestoke Manor at the WSR. It is a superb locomotive and handled the banks with ease. It certainly is a very popular loco with the WSR crews. [BJ]
     
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    Couldn't agree with you more, but as an EMF member I maybe slightly biased!! ;)
     
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    Does anyone know the mechanical condition of pannier tank 5764 as it’s been out of traffic since 2011. How much work would be involved to restore it?

    In a similar vein, does the SVR still have a spare 57xx pannier boiler and set of wheels?
     
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    Its popular with our EMF treasurer too as its out working & earning towards future overhauls!
     
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