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    Ton-up Steam locos that survived into preservation

    Hi Buseng Sadly I don't know what Castle that was that failed the valve exam - perhaps someone on here does?* Hi All, Getting back on topic in...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ton-up Steam locos that survived into preservation

    Hi All, This depends upon how authenticated you want your 'ton'. For example, Pendennis Castle was involved in a 100mph sprint in 1964. Now, I...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Hunslet "King George"

    "Pendennis, the Cornish traveller who's been round the world and can never seem to get the dust out of his joints?" I did laugh when I saw...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, Ask and ye shall receive (an update that is!). I have blown the virtual dust of my log in and therefore I am pleased to bring you an...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Aug 30, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    The problem we encountered was just the amount of time it was going to take the volunteers at Didcot to complete the job. Turning cast iron is...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Nov 21, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, The restoration is moving along well at the moment. The question of the valve and cylinder liners is close to being resolved. A company...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Nov 21, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, Welcome to another quick update on progress with Pendennis Castle and her overhaul at Didcot. On the 7th November, several hernias were...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, As Buseng says, Pendennis Castle has only run in preservation with the larger 4,000 gallon tender. She was originally fitted with the...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, Firstly, thanks to BGSteam for his offer of support, If you (or indeed anyone else out there) is interested in seeing 4079 and what we...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    On behalf of the 4079 team, thanks for the kind words of support that have been expressed here. Yes, I am afraid that the ‘Great Western Envoy’...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4079 “Pendennis Castle ”

    Hi All, Questions, Questions, Questions – where to start? No, we are not talking about an imminent return to steam but then again would we...
    Post by: TEAM 4079, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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