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  1. GWR

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    We came home from Paignton yesterday & before we came home we went on the 11:15 from Paignton & returned on the 13;00 from Kingswear.
    Both behind 4277 didn't have a problem on these to trips.
    Both footplate crew very chatty (Chris & Richard).
    We are down there again on 14th June so hopefully when there we can have a trip on KC on the Dart.
    Also noted while at Paignton in the shed was the other 45xx (4588) take it's still on the market ?
    As said on a post on here earlier the other 45xx (4555) is under the bridge at Churston.
    Believe I read on here somewhere it's the next to go in of overhaul after 75014 is finished, it looks if it's just awaiting the boiler to return.
    7827 ticket I believe run's out this year or has it been extended as it had a re-tube 2 years ago I think it was ?
     
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    5239 on a running in turn with 4277 yesterday
     

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    Great to see 5239 back!
     
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    Are the 45xx tank locos adequate power for the line? I may have thought that the railway would be looking to sell both of them in exchange for another large prairie like the other two, or another 'manor' or similar.
     
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    I'm not aware of any large prairies currently on the Paignton and Dartmouth railway; "the other two" are presumably 4277 and 5239 - both are 2-8-0Ts. That said, a large prairie would look great on this line - used to be quite regular performers in BR steam days.

    John
     
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    Problem is 4588 still hasn't sold yet and also there isn't a long list of available 41/51/61xx or manors on the market

    sensible deal would be the 45+cash for 4920 or 3803 assuming the SDR would be amenable
     
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    What about 4121? I assume this engine is till for sale.
     
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    Doh - sorry totally forgot what prairie meant! Now I feel silly.

    3803 would make sense as the SDR were looking to sell anyway.
     
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    I agree re: 3803. I had a footplate ride last year on Kinlet Hall (see Avatar!) The driver said that a Hall was be just a bit too cumbersome for their needs
     
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    No need to feel silly - hardly the worst mistake ever made! 3803 would look appropriate on Paignton & Dartmouth Rly, and 4588 would look great back at Buckfastleigh.

    John
     
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    I have a friend going to Paignton this Wednesday who has asked me to ask, any idea what's rostered for Wednesday this week ?.
     
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    is 75014 set for a 2014 return? Assume 5239 still going well with no problems so far
     
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    Lydham Manor is on at the moment
     
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    Thanks Stu :)
     
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    No Problem. This is her at Broadsands on Sunday, returning the last train of the day back to Paignton 7827 June 13.jpg
     
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    When will Goliath be next running
     
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    75014 is due back during 2015 when Lydham goes out of traffic. The 45 would be able to handle a 5 /6 coach train during the peak season when 2 trains are running. 4588 is still for sale I believe but don't think 3803 is anymore sue to the failure of 5526. Would be nice to see 3803 storming goodrington bank though
     
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    ........and at Britannia Crossing on June 18th, similarly with the last train of the day. Until I had the conversation with the signalman and his trainee at the crossing I was unaware that the whole line is controlled from this box. Quite an impressive set up with a modern board.
     
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