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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by shedbasher, Jun 29, 2012.

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    Maybe we should open a Poll to settle this debate once and for all!? :D
     
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    That depends where you live. In the south Wales valleys locos were often referred to as he, in terms like 'He's a good un' or 'He's rough as a badger's arse' etc.

    Meic
     
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    wonderful news to hear that SKP is running at last, my congrats to all concerned.
    I cannot wait to see 'her'.

    bring on as many Bulleids as you like please!
     
    ROGace, Aug 1, 2012
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    They're all ianimate objects, so "it" is the best compromise!
     
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  5. Steve

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    Awkward, cantankerous, unpredictable and expensive yet warming, lovable and good to watch go by. Doesn't sound like a description of a male, to me.
     
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    Nice one Steve. <BJ>
     
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    I think it's a subjective thing, dependent on personal opinion. No-one can be wrong. Locos tend to be she for me except those named after blokes.
     
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    As a one time Marine Engineer, I used to take great pleasure in referring to ships as 'it' just to annoy the salty sea dogs! :D
     
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    Steam locomotives are most definitely female as they are things of great beauty, have stunning lines and curves to them, but can be a bit temperamental at times. If you treat them well they will reward you for there efforts and it is amazing the results you can get from a few kind words of encouragement and some gently stroking.

    Back to topic time?

    Well done to all the SLL people for such a fantastic restoration job.

    Benny
     
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    If theyre female some people on here would be scared to go near them :)
     
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    Nail on the head there, WishIHadAName; of course, you know it will be vice versa too!!

    Cheers

    Alan
     
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    Can't argue with the mans logic...
     
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    I don't think he/she/it is quite ready to regularly haul revenue earning trains yet. Almost - but not quite.
     
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    Technically she already has pulled a revenue earning service when it assisted 3650 on a round trip last week.
     
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    Oh I don't know, seems to be a fair description of my good self. :madgrin:
     
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    I'll leave it for those that know you to decide on the fairness...........:flypig:
     
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    Any chance of SKP being out on test/running in this weekend ? should be over on Sunday for a bit to see 3650 before she heads home.
     
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    Somehow I doubt it. Weekdays are better for testing as they have more paths and time to run. Saturday is particularly busy with a Footplate experience and a charter in the afternoon.
     
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    Ah well, I'll be back for the ASG so can catch her and 1501 then, thanks for the gen anyway :)
     
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    Was in Bridgnorth Yard - not in steam - this afternoon.
     
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