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55 to be repaired for Bluebell50

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by bluebellnutter, Oct 2, 2009.

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    Could Fenchurch be turned round quickly when its overhaul is due? I understand a fair amount of work was done on it last time round.
     
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    I think it been said that Fenchurch needs a new firebox...
     
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    Sounds like a new engine is to be created.

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  4. thats not a new engine thats just a rebuild ....
    well if any of the ffestinog locos are to go by Taliesen for example has the reversing lever off the original so rebuild stupid i know
     

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