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  1. chopshopjohn
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    Rubbish websites

    Re Barrow Hill website. I was born at Chesterfield in 1940 and lived in the area until 1959 so knew it well in the 'real days'. There are two...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Countdown to Opening on 8th April"

    Re: Ecclesborne Valley Railway, The Dash To Duffield! I have bought the paperback version from an associate of Amazon for less than £10 including...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Countdown to Opening on 8th April"

    Re: Ecclesborne Valley Railway, The Dash To Duffield! Thank you for your helpful replies Chris A and especially Christoph. EVR do not appear to...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway: Countdown to Opening on 8th April"

    Re: Ecclesborne Valley Railway, The Dash To Duffield! Good news. Having met 8624 at CVR recently I look forward to hearing her on EVR eventually....
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Churnet Valley Railway& Moorland & City Railways Cauldon Lowe Branch re-opening Gala

    Re: Churnet Valley Railway& Moorland & City Railways Cauldon Lowe Branch re-opening G I don't know but I do know that it happened both days last...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 19, 2010 in forum: Galas and Events
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    The High Peak - Sat 23rd October

    Could someone please clarify if the tour is returning by the 'same route' as stated on the Vintage Trains website or via Stockport and Romiley as...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    Churnet Valley Railway& Moorland & City Railways Cauldon Lowe Branch re-opening Gala

    Re: Churnet Valley Railway& Moorland & City Railways Cauldon Lowe Branch re-opening G The summit is just to the south of the site of Ipstones...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Sep 25, 2010 in forum: Galas and Events
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    West Highlander Steam Express (3/9 - Day 1)

    Having read all the posts I am surprised that no one has commented on a major operation blunder in that the back up/rescue diesel was not fitted...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    Water Troughs

    It is extremely unlikely to happen for the following reasons. 1. Many preserved lines, including the Great Central, do not have level track in a...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: Bullhead Memories
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    Locosheds

    There is another semi-roundhouse which still exists in Leeds. Here is the link to the aerial view:-...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Moorlands and City Railway

    Could someone please explain the logic in having a thread about a 21st century TOC in the 'Heritage' section rather than 'On Track' where I would...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    4-wheel carriage wheel size

    I believe a common size used was 3' 7" . Anything much over 3' 9" could lead to the complication of having to provide 'pockets' in the floor as...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    black 5 and U class wheel spacings

    I may be missing something here but I cannot see the connection between the availability of Black 5 castings and whether or not the driving wheel...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    I would like to see it in correct 1949 livery when the cab side numbers lined up with the tender lettering.
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    How many preserved railways now have main line connections ?

    I don't believe Peak Rail has a connection yet but Tyseley certainly has.
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Paignton & Dartmouth rly

    A slightly misleading title since it implies Steam Railway and Steam River Boats. Calling it the 'Dartmouth River Boat and Steam Railway Company'...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Mar 14, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Royal George

    One defining moment not yet mentioned is the introduction of the brick arch enabling locomotives to burn coal rather than coke.
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is this the end of the Peak Rail dream?

    Why couldn't the route be shared? The formation is all double track and Peak Rail will only require single track except for passing loops at...
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Black Five nicknames

    Around 60 years ago, in the Chesterfield area, I first knew them as Mickeys. The term Winnie I only heard at Retford applied to A1s and A2s....
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNER BEVERTAIL DRAWINGS

    You do not need to buy the full set. Sheet 1 which covers the two versions of the observation cars is only £7.00.
    Post by: chopshopjohn, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Model Railways
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