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  1. eddief
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    WSR Spring 2016 gala

    Couldn't you approach some of the local land owners and operate a park and ride scheme using a vintage bus or 2? Would free up some of the smaller...
    Post by: eddief, Jun 26, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    WSR Spring 2016 gala

    Top 5 visting locos for me would have to be Black 5, 53809, 92214 (run her as Evening Star on the Pines), Std 4 2-6-4T and a 4F 0-6-0. Ivo...
    Post by: eddief, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Wsr autumn steam gala 3-6 oct 2013

    I just want to second all the comments on here. I came down for all 4 days and enjoyed every minute of it, this event was top class and the line...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 9, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Wsr autumn steam gala 3-6 oct 2013

    I already have my tickets, just waiting on the timetable.roster which they obviously cannot print yet. This will be my first WSR gala so hoping it...
    Post by: eddief, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    4464 Bittern to do 90mph on ECML - 29 June & 27 July 2013

    Seems a shame. Perhaps the farmer should open up his fields to the photographers for a small fee. He could probably make more money that way in...
    Post by: eddief, Jul 11, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    4464 Bittern to do 90mph on ECML - 29 June & 27 July 2013

    Just out of interest does anyone know how wasy it is to get to the Mallard sign by the ECML near Eddendine? I am planning on going to see Bittern...
    Post by: eddief, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    As far as I am aware the planned line up at Shildon is to be the finale of the Trans-Atlantic pair here so this will put the line up at Shildon...
    Post by: eddief, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The annual 'what will they do next year?' thread.

    Bachmann take measurments etc. for a lot of locos. They measured A2 Blue Peter and K1 62005 in approx 1993 (my Dad was there when they did it) and...
    Post by: eddief, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: Model Railways
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    46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

    I always thought the plan was 1 year in the winning livery before reverting back to LMS Crimson, they have kept up their end of the deal and had...
    Post by: eddief, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Tynesider, 24 November 2012

    Reports on Facebook are suggesting Sir Nigel has failed with valve trouble on arrival at Heaton which means a diesel will work the Newcastle to...
    Post by: eddief, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Shildon A4s - 8, 9 & 10

    Assuming you don't split BR Green into Early and Later Crest that livery - approx 1952 to 1964. LNER Blue was approx 46-49 (3 years) BR Blue...
    Post by: eddief, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Shildon A4s - 8, 9 & 10

    Correct, 60009 in the mid 1990's carried the Early Crest, Sir Nigel has also carried it but on BR Blue obviously.
    Post by: eddief, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Weardale - 20th October

    Shame the Great Marquess will not lead into Bishop from Darlington but at least there might be an opportunity for a shot for those of us doing the...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    I have heard M6 North then A66 to Scotch corner, A1 (M) to Darlington and finally A68 to Shildon. That suprised me as I thought the M62 would have...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    Sadly not, Green Arrow is at York now. The only old shed mate at Shildon would be the J52. I will be heading over once I hear the news they are on...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    https://twitter.com/heritagepaintin/status/253400986507411457/photo/1/large The pair reunited on UK Soil
    Post by: eddief, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    Heritage painting (who painted Mallard and will be doing Dwight D. At York) have reported Dwight D. Is on the quayside now. Both tenders are off...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    The ship docked at 00:20 approx last night. Press conference will be happening now, must be some pics soon.
    Post by: eddief, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Two exiled A4s to return from North America for two years - official

    I don't think there is an event as such but it is more than likely the pair will be outside at Shildon, they have cancelled the car rally which...
    Post by: eddief, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The annual 'what will they do next year?' thread.

    I hope so, I am building a line based on LNWR area Macnhester circa 1980's and I would like a coal tank to be the typical LNWR engine for the...
    Post by: eddief, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: Model Railways
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