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    LSWR T3 563

    Remember, the 563 Locomotive group never set out to do coaches but support and will support any endeavour to bring LSWR coaches into use at Swanage.
    Post by: 007, Jul 21, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    No offence to any railway but it has become the centrepiece of the Swanage Railway collection. I doubt it would have had that impact anywhere...
    Post by: 007, Jul 19, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    As much as everyone is talking about seeing it at the Bluebell, Mid hants etc, it won't be leaving Swanage for a good couple of years. The railway...
    Post by: 007, Jul 19, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    [MEDIA] 563 steam test video.
    Post by: 007, Jul 18, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The railway is able to do what it does best and run the railway. The Santas were amazing and maybe one day they could come back but they relied on...
    Post by: 007, Jul 11, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The engine has had an awful lot of effort put into it from both an engineering and fundraising point of view and the 563 group, along with the...
    Post by: 007, Jul 4, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    It is a statement of fact. The 563 group have been VERY careful not to rush the engine at any point in its restoration. We want the highest...
    Post by: 007, Jun 26, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    There is no effort being made to launch 563 in the high season. The engine will arrive and the aim is Autumn for Public launch. Dates will be...
    Post by: 007, Jun 26, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Saphos Trains

    Priming, the safety valves have the water up.
    Post by: 007, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Hi Tom, If I were you I would buy the £99 season ticket. It includes Wareham and all other services. Its a bargain, but it hasn't really seen...
    Post by: 007, May 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LSWR T3 563

    And back to 563…
    Post by: 007, May 24, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    We have yet to draw down from very restricted SRT funds and have no plans to do so. So yes the appeal is very much still critical.
    Post by: 007, May 23, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    No it will head straight to Norden to meet up with it’s tender in the coming weeks, month or two. Dependant on raising the last amount.
    Post by: 007, May 21, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    RTC 2023

    No they can’t.
    Post by: 007, May 19, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    LSWR T3 563

    Steam heat pipe is run very carefully under the running plate. The Southern just stuck it on the outside but it looked naff, so it’s been moved...
    Post by: 007, May 18, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    It’s in the past, we will leave it there. It was a tough time, but we got through it.
    Post by: 007, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    If that’s how you feel fair enough, but I can assure you it was abusive at times, beyond what is acceptable. However, I don’t wish to drag this up...
    Post by: 007, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    It was never offered on loan. The Swanage Railway were approached to have the engine and you are absolutely right. In the overhaul of this engine...
    Post by: 007, Apr 27, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    Its such a good ending after the abuse the railway and the NRM got when it took on 563. If you remember the transfer was even brought up in...
    Post by: 007, Apr 26, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    Oh yes, onto the next one!
    Post by: 007, Apr 26, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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