Sir Keith Park

Maybe we should open a Poll to settle this debate once and for all!?

 

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

 

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!

 

They're all ianimate objects, so "it" is the best compromise!

 

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.

 

Nice one Steve. <BJ>

 

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.

 

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

 

If theyre female some people on here would be scared to go near them

 

Nail on the head there, WishIHadAName; of course, you know it will be vice versa too!!

Cheers

Alan

 

Can't argue with the mans logic...

 

I don't think he/she/it is quite ready to regularly haul revenue earning trains yet. Almost - but not quite.

 

Technically she already has pulled a revenue earning service when it assisted 3650 on a round trip last week.

 

Oh I don't know, seems to be a fair description of my good self. :madgrin:

 

I'll leave it for those that know you to decide on the fairness...........:flypig:

 

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.

 

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.

 

Ah well, I'll be back for the ASG so can catch her and 1501 then, thanks for the gen anyway

 

Was in Bridgnorth Yard - not in steam - this afternoon.