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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Which 8f's are currently running, and what is the number of this unlikely to be restored Barry wreck 8f? I'll buy it. Don't want another example...
    Post by: 43729, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    East Lancs Railway

    I don't know what it is about seeing people referred to by their surname in this way that has always annoyed me, but in an argument about...
    Post by: 43729, May 21, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Lancs Railway

    Does anyone here know why Joanne is no longer on the footplate of west coast locos anymore? I'm sure there is always a need for good skills on...
    Post by: 43729, May 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Lancs Railway

    I too look forward to the return of the crab.
    Post by: 43729, Jan 4, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    I'm merely playing devils advocate. We seem to have been told repeatedly in this thread that the world is running out of money to restore...
    Post by: 43729, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    That begs the question why appeal for mega bucks to recreate it in the first place?
    Post by: 43729, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    8 castle class locomotives currently preserved. Ignoring Thornbury Castle for a moment. 1 is on static display at Swindon. 2 are at didcot...
    Post by: 43729, Sep 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    My sleepy final observation this morning was simply that if Thornbury can be dismantled mid restoration then maybe no loco is as safe as we...
    Post by: 43729, Aug 16, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Maybe @GWRman would donate to Defiant. But that is not what he said. He simply pointed out that he would be prepared to "put his money where his...
    Post by: 43729, Aug 16, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    I have been motivated by this situation to end the argument and put my money where my mouth is. I will build a new boiler! Authentic in every...
    Post by: 43729, Aug 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    S&D Railway Trust

    Of all the preserved jinties, 47493 is the only one that has a screw reverser.
    Post by: 43729, Aug 25, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Llangollen Railway

    If what I have read on social media is correct then the scrap man did get one thing from the auction. The 50t crane.
    Post by: 43729, May 14, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    Genuine question, not wanting to upset anyone or infer anything. How many times has the wheel that has failed with cracking been pressed on and...
    Post by: 43729, May 2, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS tenders

    Just a minor correction. 48305s tender chassis is a midland railway chassis, it has larger cut outs between axle boxes requiring a J shaped spring...
    Post by: 43729, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    Hi Gavin, Your guess is correct. I make no secret of the fact this is my account. My comment was based on knowing that several of my friends, that...
    Post by: 43729, Dec 7, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    Not necessarily, but that wasn't really the point I was making.
    Post by: 43729, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    You have to feel sorry for those who have contributed to the patriot project financially, many of whom are no longer with us. No signs of apology...
    Post by: 43729, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    Wow. Wow again.....
    Post by: 43729, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    My apologies, I hadn't realised the railway had experienced such problems with previous visiting locos. I look forward to seeing further...
    Post by: 43729, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

    I guess this means the railway will have no need to borrow locos like 47406, 52322 or 46521. Pity.
    Post by: 43729, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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