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4771 'Green Arrow' storming up 'The Long Drag' 25/07/1992

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  1. Alberta 45562

    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

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    Here is a vid of V2 4771 'Green Arrow' proving why it is just about the best Gresley designed loco in preservation as it powers up the 1 in 100 to Blea Moor past Helwith Bridge.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laqkg5gn3co


    Cheers,
    Mark
     
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    With 12 on the hook as well! Impressive. Shame the NMR can't afford to replace a cylinder. I wonder what all their money is committed to?
     
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    All their money? Hmmmm. Don't believe everything!
     
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    Great to see a vid of 4771 working again.

    I think she was very much an enthusiasts favourite, so a great shame that she now has to sit idle until someone with a lot of money in their back pocket comes along.

    Im sure if an appeal was created, lots would try to chip in to raise funds to get a new cylinder casting to put her back where she belongs on the main line......but until then i guess we just have to sit and wait.
     
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    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Another nice clip. Nothing beats the sound of a big Gresley 3-cylinder loco working hard, especially if it has a single chimney.
     
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    Thanks for the replies guys,yeah i share the general opinion,in my eyes,although i love 4472 they should stuff that and keep 4771 running.
     
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    Gotta love Arrow. Steam Railway appeal anyone?
     
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    They definitely have to consider it dont they!!
     
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    No, no! Stuff anything GWR and have both 4472 and 4771 running. Perhaps sell Lode Star to fund 4771's new cylinder block.
     
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    H'mm that is a good idea,*gets pen out*,then realises something called the internet has been invented!
     
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