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Flying Scotsman

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 73129, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. jsm8b

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    It's 20 years since it was last in BR green !
    Something to look forward to.
     

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    And somebody pointed out on The Works forum that it's 10 years to the day since her last fire was dropped.
     
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    I 100% garentee Ian Riley planned it around that... :)
     
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  4. 26D_M

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    Wasn't the boiler steam tested three years or so ago?
     
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    Out of the frames, yes.
     
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    How do you find the flying Scotsman works forum?
     
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  7. green five

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    Another photo from Faceache, in daylight. Not mine.

    fs2.jpg
     
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  10. GWR4707

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    So is she actually presently carrying three different numbers?
     
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    Thats not a box - its a Gronk - if you have ever helped maintain one you would understand the difference. e.g. hand pump the oil pressure before starting and fill the day tank from the side tanks with a hand pump more reminicent of a garden centre.:Chillout::Morewaitingisrequired:
     
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    When is her first Public Run?
     
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    Is there any further news about how the steam tests are going?
     
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    One does not "stumble across" one of my videos, one is "surprised and delighted to discover" if you don't mind.
     
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    So its now all eyes on RTT trains for traffic at Castleton Hopwood Gf?
     
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    The small matter of hauling public trains on ELR first, hopefully.
     
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    Does anyone know the proposed timetable for Flying Scotsman at ELR in a few weeks time?

    Going to try catch it at Heywood for a picture...

    Thanks
     
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    Read elsewhere it will be in steam from Tuesday, but if it will be out running I know not.
     
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