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  1. bongo jim
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    45699 Galatea

    Yes a nice model, I have one. As west coast had the new wheels cast, I wonder if the proceeds ever did go to casting the new wheels??
    Post by: bongo jim, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    An 'umbrella organisation' for mainline steam?

    Having been involved in this industry in the past, The way in which some people on here think it all works beggars belief!!! If only it was as...
    Post by: bongo jim, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    An 'umbrella organisation' for mainline steam?

    I've also heard things in the industry about other toc's professionalism, including DBS who themselves have had their fair share of incidents with...
    Post by: bongo jim, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013 & 30777 ECML lineside fires 02/09/11.

    Sorry but your recollections of this era are a tad different to mine! It was nothing in the days you so remember to have a set of stock that...
    Post by: bongo jim, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Atlantic Coast Express 4th-6th Sept.

    I wouldn't think so. It would seem that WCR have serious safety concerns about both these loco's, 71000's tubes, and who knows the real answer in...
    Post by: bongo jim, Sep 5, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013 & 30777 ECML lineside fires 02/09/11.

    It is mandated for all loco's that run on network rail to have ashpan spark screens, so as no sparks can escape from the ashpan. As you say most...
    Post by: bongo jim, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    New builds - how many will ever really work?

    Not quite, we've yet to see anything completed there yet........... Sure the railmotor, but the coach isn't new build[completely] and most of the...
    Post by: bongo jim, Aug 31, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    45699 Galatea

    I remember that consortium now you mention them, one of them in particular. I wonder if all the money they raised from donations to the good of...
    Post by: bongo jim, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    WEYMOUTH SEASIDE EXPRESS

    Great run Ben , was on the run. Performed well all day. Just one question though, whats the great roar up the chimney as it starts to pull away,...
    Post by: bongo jim, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    6100 Royal Scot..Progress 2010/2011/2012

    Re: 6100 Royal Scot..Progress 2010. Cant help but think that someone else is now creaming off the money on this job! Sure there were issues with...
    Post by: bongo jim, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vintage Trains The Red Rose 16th April 2011

    Not sure, but theres video's of 5043 on Miles Platting and a video of two black 5's at the same location with only 2 more coaches than the castle,...
    Post by: bongo jim, May 7, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    Who cares!! I certainly dont. If west coast dont want to operate Tornado, thats up to them its their company after all. I'm sure people on this...
    Post by: bongo jim, May 7, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70000 The William Shakespeare 12/05/11

    Wonder what the problem is there then? Surely the loco hasn't run anywhere near the mileage to warrant this level of repair work yet?
    Post by: bongo jim, May 2, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    Speaking to one of the A1 team at the weekend the stays now protrude through and are fillet welded .originally they were flush with the side sheet...
    Post by: bongo jim, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6100 Royal Scot..Progress 2010/2011/2012

    Re: 6100 Royal Scot..Progress 2010. Whilst people seem quick to jump on all the problems created at Southall, what about the fact that more than...
    Post by: bongo jim, Feb 26, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam locos available for hire

    Indeed, has this guy single handedly taken over tyseley or something?? He can certainly talk, but what else does he do??
    Post by: bongo jim, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    So then Ben, what do you mean by a machined foundation ring?? I would hope most people would m/c a foundation ring to some degree? What are your...
    Post by: bongo jim, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6024 EGM

    Yes, but all in all you would have to say that fentmar presents a pretty good summary of it all, would you not?
    Post by: bongo jim, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6024 EGM

    Ill bet you haven't got all the facts you think you have either crimson!!
    Post by: bongo jim, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    To be fair on this one, I've actually heard this from the horses mouth!! So it is indeed quite ironic that the super duper brand new machine that...
    Post by: bongo jim, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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