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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    The "Bunny Rabbit" is in fact a Kangaroo - Head of engineering at LNWRH is an Australian
    Post by: brit70000, Mar 31, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60019 Bittern

    No, it does not carry that boiler. It still has the one it had when it was withdrawn from service by BR.
    Post by: brit70000, Jun 11, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Famous people at heritage railways

    It was indeed on the GWSR. It was on a day when the railway was not running a public service. The loco was Black Prince, and her Royal Highness...
    Post by: brit70000, Dec 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Famous people at heritage railways

    Ian. I had a grandstand view of that occasion - being the fireman!
    Post by: brit70000, Dec 21, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Railway Heritage Centres in Crewe

    Or even Mr. Hosking!
    Post by: brit70000, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    And 35018
    Post by: brit70000, Dec 20, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Britannia Express - 30/3/19 and return 31/03/19

    I think the clue to which loco is being used on this train is in the title. Incidentally the word is "Charabanc"
    Post by: brit70000, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    They did say this...

    Heard today on Braunton's first train on its visit to the WSR: By senior gentleman in family group: "The engine on our train is called Lord...
    Post by: brit70000, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Bullhead Memories
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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    Oh dear, in that case someone ought to tell Haynes Publishers and indeed the A1 Trust, as their manual claims to have been published in...
    Post by: brit70000, Jan 26, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet

    Brilliant! Good to know that my memory was not playing tricks on me. Many Thanks Johnb
    Post by: brit70000, Nov 29, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet

    Regarding Britannia: My memory is telling me that prior to the branch line between Cambridge and St. Ives (Cambs.) being converted to a guided...
    Post by: brit70000, Nov 29, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    35028 Clan Line

    34039 Boscastle had the honour of being the regular “Golden Arrow” engine between July and September 1948.
    Post by: brit70000, Jan 17, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam, 28th-30th October 2016.

    This is obviously an error, my best guess is that the person tasked with compiling the advert for publication did a "cut and paste" of last years...
    Post by: brit70000, Sep 30, 2016 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Replica builds for heritage lines.

    Sir, you are a dreamer of beautiful dreams.
    Post by: brit70000, Apr 29, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Replica builds for heritage lines.

    Last time this, or a very similar question was asked I said "a Jersey Lilly", I have not changed my mind, one can but dream!
    Post by: brit70000, Apr 28, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    "pre war 'Arrers" ?
    Post by: brit70000, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    9F Locomotives - Restrictions on Network Rail

    The previous owners of 92212 have indeed been there, done that, and met your insurmountable barrier. It was only after having gone as far as was...
    Post by: brit70000, Nov 19, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 31 October 2015 - 1 November 2015

    Website announcement also points out that this gala will be the very last opportunity to ride behind Bittern before she is withdrawn for overhaul.
    Post by: brit70000, Oct 27, 2015 in forum: Galas and Events
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    More Hall action on main line in the future?

    There's absolutely no way that either 6990 (owned by the David Clarke Railway Trust and overhauled for use on the GCR is going to be released by...
    Post by: brit70000, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid wheelslip question

    A personal observation on that very comparison: Both types are fitted with steam chest pressure gauges, with a Britannia on dry rail it is...
    Post by: brit70000, Aug 12, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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