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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Leander's Shovel, Oct 20, 2007.

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  1. cossie matt

    cossie matt Member

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    aye ! cant wait t'see new fangled steam locomotive under't gas mantals !
     
    cossie matt, Nov 14, 2008
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  2. mildertduck

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    I'm going to be watching from up here in Durham, probably won't get much of a photo, but will probably give it a shot.

    If anyone south of me is willing to send me a text update to let me know how it's running, please let me know [pm for number] - also I'll send an update to anyone further north if anyone would like one.

    Best wishes,

    Richard

    (P.S. Yorkshire's not that backward!)
     
    mildertduck, Nov 14, 2008
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  3. 45669

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    Well, I hope you lucky chaps Up North get some decent pictures to show the rest of us! In the meantime, I have put some more A1 pictures from 1964 on my Fotopic site; here's the link for anyone interested to see them :

    http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1099919.html

    This is the 'Stop Press!' collection where all the new pictures go for the first couple of weeks or so. In due course I shall move them on and they will then be in the 'North Eastern Region' collection which is here :

    http://ronfisher.fotopic.net/c918082.html

    Hope they're of interest.
     
    45669, Nov 15, 2008
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  4. richard_3672

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    Not taking sides but (first War of the Roses based joke I heard).. What's the best thing in Lancashire?

    The road out..
     
    richard_3672, Nov 15, 2008
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  5. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    OMG that's a new 'joke' ....](*,) ](*,)
     
    RalphW, Nov 15, 2008
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  6. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Aaaah ... but alphabetically speaking Yorkshire will always be so-o-o-o-o far behind - unless it's going backwards ! ;-) ;-)
     
    Fred Kerr, Nov 15, 2008
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  7. guycarr360

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    Heres an idea of what it could be like at Chester le Street, only in the dark.

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6cJ8mSPloRE
     
    guycarr360, Nov 15, 2008
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    Saw it today being prepared in the NRM prep bay. The A1 Steam Trust vinals were removed from the tender and National Express ones being applied!

    Andy
     
    ahardy, Nov 17, 2008
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  9. mildertduck

    mildertduck New Member

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    Was that a joke, or are you being serious?! Would be nice to see an A1 as an "ordinary train" though :)

    R.
     
    mildertduck, Nov 17, 2008
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  10. Christopher125

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    Good idea if its true, no doubt a few more quid in the bank and its no less incongrous than a web address lol :)

    Chris
     
    Christopher125, Nov 17, 2008
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  11. belle1

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    Well I'm looking forward to tonights test run, it looks like there could be a few of us about. \:D/ I'm assuming all is well with Tornado?

    Neil.
     
    belle1, Nov 18, 2008
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  12. RalphW

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    Isnt it nice, to see a pro-active organisation in this market. OK it isnt the usual heritage rail project but the updates and quality of PR show a standard that all the railways should be going for. Also - it must help their ability to raise funds!
     
    Tracklayer, Nov 18, 2008
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  14. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I have said this before and even had people moan, 'it's easier said than done', but if you are going to have a web site, then it must be updated very regulalrly. OK it takes effort, but surely it pays in the long run. Clicking onto a link and finding the last update was 6 months ago or even longer does nothing for image and leads to apathy all round, if they cannot be bothered to update, then the potential supporter will be lost.
    A1SLT do seem to be on the ball.
     
    RalphW, Nov 18, 2008
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    I would go further to say that the sponsorship from NX is probably based on the fact that they know the A1ST will make the brand clear in all areas of media. That advert will be seen by anybody who views this thread and clicks the link for example.
     
    Tracklayer, Nov 18, 2008
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  16. ADB968008

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    Fanstasic... Ive always wanted to see what a steam locomotive would look like in a modern livery...

    how about a BR Blue Jinty next :)
     
    ADB968008, Nov 18, 2008
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  17. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    You ought to have a look at the Fictitious Liveries fotopic site. Maybe they'll attempt Tornado in some current liveries...
     
    Steamage, Nov 18, 2008
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    Just got back from seeing its short run to South Milford Yard and back. Looked rather nice in the setting sun.

    Andy
     
    ahardy, Nov 18, 2008
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  19. mildertduck

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    Am hearing that there were no problems on the test to Milford - did you get any photos?

    R.
     
    mildertduck, Nov 18, 2008
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  20. ahardy

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    Got one but it was running tender first at the time, in nice light though. Having problems finding my camera cable in my uni room atm.

    Andy
     
    ahardy, Nov 18, 2008
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