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  1. Ralph
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Chums, just a wee note to say that we had a very fruitful first project meeting with the HLF after the good news was announced. As any of you...
    Post by: Ralph, Oct 30, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Tom, Absolutely; in fact I recall our submission saying something to that effect :D
    Post by: Ralph, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Chums, sorry it's been a while but you know how these things are; the work get frantically done and then all quiet with nothing to report or...
    Post by: Ralph, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The things people say

    Gosh; some belters in this thread. Positively makes "look, the silly man's washing the coal" at Haworth seem positively sensible. :-)
    Post by: Ralph, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The next newbuild

    I'd love to see a Baltic tank. It would stand out from the crowd (unique) but probably quite sensible in the power and route availability stakes?...
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Broadway Bridges - Repairs

    I love the constant updates on the bridges blog.... absolutely first class building porn! Very well done all!!
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Tom, David is nothing to do with the J21 but rest assured I will be keeping you updated in the New Year on what the immediate future is for the...
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 25, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    I guess geography had a bit to do with it; if more North Eastern types had found their way to Barry then who knows what we'd have now.
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 22, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    David, You are absolutely right, it is about time that attention was turned to the J21 (and engines like it, such as the J27). For...
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 22, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    65033 is still at Shildon. It's owners and Kirkby Stephen East (Stainmore) are in the early stages of restoring it to base it at KSE. Bit off...
    Post by: Ralph, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    I would rather whoever it is funded the return to steam of J21 65033 but it's not my money..... boo hoo :-)
    Post by: Ralph, Jul 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    I think the issue is that the prospective buyer isn't interested in a new build. If someone has the money and the passion then why not make an...
    Post by: Ralph, Jul 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ANOTHER Guard Van Brake Query

    Chums, next Monday Shillingstone will take delivery of its 20 ton LMS brake van that will be restored over the winter/spring ready for next...
    Thread by: Ralph, Oct 10, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Shillingstone Signal Box Official Opening - 1400 Saturday 15th October

    Just a wee line to let you know that the new signal box at Shillingstone will be officially opened by one of the Station's last employees from the...
    Thread by: Ralph, Oct 7, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    48173 update?

    Ha ha ha ha ha! priceless :)
    Post by: Ralph, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    48173 update?

    Chums, Despite looking beyond shabby it is my understanding that 8f 48173 is being restored at the Churnet Valley Railway following its move...
    Thread by: Ralph, Sep 23, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    What should the NRM steam next?

    Aerolite! A lovely engine that will suit many of the medium sized railways a treat.
    Post by: Ralph, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Shillingstone Signal Box

    Many thanks for your kind comments and I'll try and post some inside shots now that the interior panelling is fettled. The main focus has been...
    Post by: Ralph, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    What's your dream obscure railway restoration project?

    Forgive me if this has already been mentioned, but the Lune Valley Railway from Clapham through Ingleton and beyond. I would also like to get a...
    Post by: Ralph, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Shillingstone Update

    Chums, sorry about the radio silence after all the updates on the signal box but rest assured that we have been busy. The trouble with projects...
    Thread by: Ralph, Jul 13, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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