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  1. Seanoc17
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    Tornado

    I don't think it's just that. The A1 trust has had a good relationship with Ropley since Tornado first steamed really. Ropley's reputation for...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Jan 5, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

    I can assure you that my dismay stems from the fact that I was asked to give my hard earned money and vote under false pretences. It also stems...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. Seanoc17
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    Jeremy Hosking is after another BR Standard.........................

    He is head of the Royal Scot Loco trust too. They may be counting that loco as "his"
    Post by: Seanoc17, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

    The thing that makes me LAUGH about the whole situation is that the PRCLT actually thought they'd get away with it. From what I can see they had...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    That is positive news indeed. Heres hoping the project gets an ideal home. Whether you love stds or hate them, proper new build projects like...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Oct 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Perhaps that would be something the chaps at the MHR could advise them on, show them who to ask give an idea of costs, etc. I would imagine it...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Oct 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    So the question remains, where? There has to come a point where one wonders whether or not it would be more commercially viable, if not...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Oct 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Exactly that Sheff. I love the idea that The Mid Hants, Swanage and Bluebell are somehow the only places worth building a locomotive in the south...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Oct 4, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I thought it was the Swanage works that the group had been asked to leave, not Ropley. EDIT: Posting at the same time, my apologies ;) You...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Oct 4, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    MHR Restorations and Overhauls

    The tins bought for Cheltenham are labelled "Malachite Green" for what it's worth. I Don't know if that is just the name on the order or not, but...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60019 to become 4464 by April

    All I will say is the article claims she was in undercoat at the start of this month and she has been spotted a matter of days ago in green....
    Post by: Seanoc17, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60019 to become 4464 by April

    The choice of loco, according to roland kennington who was quoted in the latest heratige railway article, was down to wanting to do one of the 5...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    Not only that, the Jubilee had done more miles, but less thermic cycles. When you compensate for the two I would imagine the locomotives need for...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    I sort of agree however I don't think its how many cycles on base value nor is it how many miles performed on base value I think it is a...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    I do "read the books" and I also read the statement. She may have done less miles but as has been rightly pointed out shes done more thermic...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    Well I cannot speak for the trust but I would assume that replacing the plate is precautionary given that they cant 100% guarantee that it wont...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    I can see why you'd think that to be honest with you chap but if I may respectfully offer an alternative perspective? My gut feeling tells me...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    MHR Restorations and Overhauls

    They've not given a timetable, just a list of order. That's all. The U class has to be in steam when the Bunch contract ends as per the terms of...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    MHR Restorations and Overhauls

    Perhaps the words I chose were a little misleading my apologies. I'm not privvy to the exact nature of the contracts between the MHR and the...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    MHR Restorations and Overhauls

    well you could argue that for any railway with a large loco roster, like the bluebell. Ropley isnt going to turn down a request for an overhaul...
    Post by: Seanoc17, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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