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47406 Steams

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 63601, Nov 17, 2009.

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  1. 63601

    63601 Member

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    LMS Fowler 3F Jinty 47406 has had its steam test completed today at the GCR and has steamed for the first time since 1966, loco should be on course for completion early 2010.
     
    63601, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    Well done guys !!
     
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    Excellent,one I've been looking forward to for a while!
     
    chrisj94, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    63601: have you a link to any photographic record of this event please?

    46118
     
    46118, Nov 18, 2009
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  5. jtx

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    Excellent news. I miss 47383. A Jinty is a fun machine to drive and fire.
     
    jtx, Nov 18, 2009
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Well done to those involved in her restoration.
     
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    Great news, well done all
     
    47406, Nov 18, 2009
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    I remember her sat at Buxton all those years ago,I can honestly say that I never thought I'd see the day.Well done Mr Hibbert and all those concerned.
     
    48624, Nov 19, 2009
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    3 Barry Wrecks !

    Anyone for putting Roger Hibbert up for an MBE, This is his third Barry wreck I believe....
    Surely an achievement for the world of preservation ?
    Gentlemen. Raise a glass for Mr Hibbert and everyone else involved !
     
    Superheater, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. 63601

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    Tempus Fugit

    Can not believe it has been at Loughborough for 20 years...

    I remember seeing its' number appear on the shed board (whilst still at Quorn) and thought someone had brought Railriders!

    Well done. A very useful engine for off peak services and a great pilot for galas. Looking forward to seeing it in Jan.
     
    Hunslets Finest, Nov 21, 2009
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    Which is Mr Hibbert's third engine? I'm aware of the jinty and 8F, fantastic achievement!
     
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  13. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    gwr 2-8-0t 5224
     
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    I think 5224 is now owned by Mr Waterman
     
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    Roger Hibbert also owns a J94 stored in the sidings at Quorn. I believe this is his next project when the Jinty is completed.
     
    63601, Nov 21, 2009
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  16. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Part of the furniture

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    Yes, Roger is now on engines 3, 4 & 5, engines 1, 2 & 3 having been sold on.

    1 & 2 (not sure in which order) were "Littleton No.5" now at Avon Valley and "No.39" which he converted from an 0-6-0ST to 0-6-0T, now at Darlington?
    3 was 5224
    4 is 48305
    5 is 47406
    6 is Austerity "Robert" ex-Crewe, currently languishing in the Down siding at Quorn. He doesn't expect that one to take 20 years! But 47406 was a real mess when he bought it, nothing more than a 'boiler on wheels'.

    More power to his elbow, I say.
    Phil
     
    pmh_74, Nov 21, 2009
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  17. 63601

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    Thought I'd might add, whilst the boiler was out of its frames, the opportunity was taken to turn 47406, and it now faces south towards Leicester as it had previously faced north.
     
    63601, Nov 21, 2009
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  18. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Part of the furniture

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    63601, we are going to have to stop you calling these Austerities 'J94s', they're not.

    Tsk!
     
    pmh_74, Nov 23, 2009
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    I bit my tongue, but good call :D
     
    Robert Heath No.6, Nov 23, 2009
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    does it really matter as long as its running
     
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