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What's happening with 6024, best loco on the planet?

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Steve from GWR, Apr 3, 2010.

  1. Steve from GWR

    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

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    Hi All

    I am asking this question since I would like to book the Torbay Express behind The King this summer, but I have read on some news items that she (he?) has a valve problem needing some current repairs. Does anyone know her expected status for this summer's operations?

    Thanks
    Steve
     
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    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    6024 is out of action for a week or two to complete some maintenance work which was deferred until after the WSR Gala. This includes attention to a blowing valve. All is on schedule for its next mainline trip on 1st May.
     
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    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

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    Many thanks for the info gwr4090, it's good to know the problems are not too major.
     
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    You don't think 'best loco on the planet' a bit OTT. I could say the same thing about 6695...
     
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  5. Steve from GWR

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    You're right. I should have said "my favourite loco".

    Though in truth, it's marginal. Every time I see 5043 Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe, I am so impressed by the way Tyseley turn her out that I think she deserves it. And then when I saw/heard 6201 Princess Elizabeth a couple of weeks ago, I was definitely wavering again......:decision: ...... and then 6023 and 1014 have still to arrive!!!! Love is so complicated.....
     
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    6024 is back in action on the WSR this week, sounding in good form. The valve problem has been fixed.
     
    gwr4090, Apr 14, 2010
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