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Steam Dreams 2021

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Gladiator 5076, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. Deepgreen

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    A bit of dirt all adds to the effect - now we need an oval scorched effect on the bottom of the smokebox door!
     
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    A couple of human interest ones from yesterday. The lads in the white van drove up in a hurry and leapt onto the roof of their van to see 31806 being watered at P&S!
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  3. Matt37401

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    I don’t think anyone ‘demanded’ they be refitted, but surely something that helps those that operate it a bit more visibility can’t be a bad thing surely?
     
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    I don't think they serve any useful purpose on the 2-6-0s but in BR livery they should be there.
     
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    Just watching a video of 31806 on YouTube and they appear to be doing their job. There was obviously a reason why they were added.
    The original question about what was on them didn’t deserve the slightly sarky response that was post #99
     
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    Possibly Dave was on Footplate Inspector/Route Conductor duty.
    Due to the length of day I wonder if there was a second crew to get 31806 back to Swanage?
     
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    Heading north through Northumberland under rapidly darkening skies this afternoon. 60103-(34)-fbook.jpg
     
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    There was, Driver Andy Hawkins & Fireman John Shaw, Phil Cowley was also on board the U for the return to Swanage.
     
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    Does 31806 have a Stanier 'Caledonian' hooter?.
     
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    Going back to last Sunday's trips around Portsmouth, here are some shots of 61306 & 31806 taken at Fareham, Netley and Botley:
     
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    I see 60103 made it to Edinburgh yesterday just four minutes late, albeit on a generous schedule. First Fife Circle running to time today so whatever the problem was last Saturday, it doesn't seem to have affected her performance so far this week.
     
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    Not bad since she is supposed to be, quoting an 'expert' scruffy, rods knocking, regulator blowing through. :rolleyes:
     
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    Does anyone know who the driver of 60103 was yesterday from York to Edinburgh?
     
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    Here's a link to my views of the River at Romsey last Sunday . . . .



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