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  1. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    Thanks Julian. One thing not shown in the photos and we have been scratching heads trying to figure it out, is how were the water pumps...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    We have discussed this in the volunteers mess room a few times. My own opinion is that nothing is impossible, but there would be quiet a few boxes...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    Thank you Julian, it is a labour of love, and really good fun as well!! I enclose some more photos for you of the Stephenson's gear and the...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  5. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    Here is Waddon today, just about finished. There are a couple of small jobs we didn't get around to that can be done later, but she is good for...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  6. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    Old Chap, thats where I first saw her in 1986 and though I felt a little dismayed at the time, I realized it could have been a lot worse, she...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    Here are some more photos I took while she was over the pit. On the motion bracket casting it says Vickers Steel on one side and LB&SCR No. 798 on...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  8. Owd Sweedy
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    Waddon arrived in Canada 50 years ago today

    I have revived this thread as we moved Waddon into the workshop, and over the pit, last weekend to refresh some small areas of paint and to polish...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 20, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  9. Owd Sweedy
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    D of C 4489 now in the Angus Pavilion

    Hi Mike 1522, nice thought, but I'm afraid it would take more than someone with an interest in operation. Remember, Exporail is a museum, not a...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 26, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. Owd Sweedy
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    D of C 4489 now in the Angus Pavilion

    On Saturday (21st June) 4489 entered the, year round climate controlled, Angus Pavilion at Exporail and took up her position beside the Royal...
    Thread by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 24, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
  11. Owd Sweedy
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    DofC's 60010 smokebox numberplate and other parts for sale

    Dominion of Canada was unloaded yesterday from the flat cars that brought her from Halifax, and yes the "buffer car", that was specially converted...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
  12. Owd Sweedy
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    DofC's 60010 smokebox numberplate and other parts for sale

    Can I be the first detractor.......Another A4, really??? when there is clearly a need for a class -------(fill in blank with your pet project...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
  13. Owd Sweedy
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    DofC's 60010 smokebox numberplate and other parts for sale

    4489 Dominion of Canada arrived in CN's Montreal yard this evening, (three weeks after it had docked in Halifax) and will wait for a CP freight to...
    Thread by: Owd Sweedy, Jun 1, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
  14. Owd Sweedy
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    Titfield Thunderbolt...

    Have a look at this site. http://homepages.which.net/~gordon.dudman/titfield2.html Also try Simon Castens, who owns a bookshop called the Titfield...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
  15. Owd Sweedy
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    Great Goodbye at Shildon alert !

    We could probably ship her over by Fed Ex!!! :):) Peter.
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Feb 28, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
  16. Owd Sweedy
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    My video from the Great Goodbye (HD)

    Thank you Corbs for sharing your very professionally edited video. most enjoyable. Cheers, Peter.
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Feb 23, 2014 in forum: Photography
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    Great Goodbye at Shildon alert !

    Actually Exporail, the owners of D of C, were not comfortable with the idea of their loaned exhibit being trucked all over the UK to venues...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Great Goodbye at Shildon alert !

    Thank you for this David, and yes you are right the shot of all the A4's lined up together in the classic pose is the one I have dreamed of seeing...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    East Coast Giants at Barrow Hill Roundhouse

    Just a quick question, if you know the answer, what type of air compressor did you guys use to get the bell on D of C working, and at what psi?...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    35005 Canadian Pacific

    Well spotted athelney! It is indeed Dorchester, both nameplate and shield. Another generous gift from a private donor who purchased it from BR,...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    35005 Canadian Pacific

    My pleasure. The plate currently resides on a shelf in the secure, climate controlled store rooms. It would be nice to get some of the small...
    Post by: Owd Sweedy, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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