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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by KentYeti, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. Steve from GWR

    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

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    "Enthusiasts" or "supporters" might be the word you're looking for here......
     
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    No, I think he was right the first time!!
     
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  3. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I was right twice. They do bite easily!

     
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    Wot? You mean the people from 'The Gasworks Railway?
     
    34014, Feb 13, 2011
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  5. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

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    Awww, I was up for a bit of Bulleid banter as I while away my holiday in Mallorca. Bang goes my holiday highlight!
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Feb 13, 2011
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  6. belle1

    belle1 Part of the furniture Moderator

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    Sounds like a busman's holiday to me...

    Anyway, hope all is well with Tangmere and any further info on test runs/move south appreciated.

    Thanks, Neil.
     
    belle1, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. KentYeti

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    We can take it! In amongst the incredible popularity of Bulleid's pacifics. Just look at how many related threads show up on the Forum Index page for Steam!

    Although the Gas Works Railway has two threads on that index page for once, both about the same subject:-

    City of Truro maximum speed, and restoration of a steam traction engine!

    LOL!
     
    KentYeti, Feb 14, 2011
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  8. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Aren't these 2 the same thing ?
     
    Fred Kerr, Feb 14, 2011
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  9. Ben Jervis

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    Now now....... ;)
     
    Ben Jervis, Feb 14, 2011
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  10. Mike Wylie

    Mike Wylie New Member

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    I find that Southern and LNER fans are a lot like fans of Everton, Machester City, Spurs and Scotland. I support Everton you see and I know that we find Liverpools apathy towards us very annoying. Although at times we can be very good we know deep deep down that we havn't won the European Cup 5 times. Worse still even though we despise the red lot, they don't actually care if we exist or not, presumably because if you think you're the best why bother with anyone else. Therefore I don't dislike Bulleid pacifics they are quite a nice engine for what they are. :) Muchly laughing, don't actually mean it.
     
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  11. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Not at all. A traction engine has a higher top speed. :)
     
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  12. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Exactly, so as a Bulleid, LNER and Spurs fan I don't care if any of the other lot exist at all. Collectively my lot are simply the best. :)
     
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  13. Mike Wylie

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    Hows the inferiority complex with Arsenal(GWR) going then. :)
     
    Mike Wylie, Feb 14, 2011
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  14. Ben Jervis

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    Ok, to settle the matter I suggest a tug of war: A King against a Merchant Navy... ;) Hehe
     
    Ben Jervis, Feb 14, 2011
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  15. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    That would be a real can opener................
     
    osprey, Feb 14, 2011
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    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    And what position are Spurs in the table at the moment???? Oh yes just 4th and 10 points behind MU.
     
    RalphW, Feb 14, 2011
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  17. KentYeti

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    Edward II would be the best King to use, he'd love the sailors in the Merchant Navy!
     
    KentYeti, Feb 14, 2011
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  18. Ben Jervis

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    Ha! Very good indeed
     
    Ben Jervis, Feb 14, 2011
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    The King would win because the odds are stacked up better for it to keep it's feet. A tug of war would not in this case be a suitable or fair test to determine which of the two designs is the more superior. Having said all the above the King doesn't have steam sanders sop may still loose. :))
     
    odc, Feb 15, 2011
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  20. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    I think the chains would snap....................
     
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