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Pledge your Allegiances

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Hurricane, Mar 12, 2014.

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  1. Hurricane

    Hurricane Member

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    Which one of these two beauties does your head/heart prefer?

    It maybe a case of were you born north/south of London…..
     

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  2. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    The grubby one that works.
     
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  3. oldmrheath

    oldmrheath Well-Known Member

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    The shiny one. :)
     
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    The shiny one. :D Always have and always will.
     
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    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Impossible. Born and still live within earshot of the GN but involved with the preservation of a Spamcan. Both get my vote.
     
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    61624 Part of the furniture

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    No contest, the shiny one!
     
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    Where's the box to tick for "none of the above"?
     
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  8. ADB968008

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    I 'm for the coaling tower myself.

    Who would ever have thought the shiny one would cost more than the grubby one to repair, and yet the grubby one went to the knackers yard to be stripped.
     
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  9. Tobbes

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    At least this is (or will be) a line up that can be recreated with the original locomotives. And the grubby one, as it was much more advanced....
     
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  10. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Interesting comparison. One is a three cylinder loco that, despite a partisan following, was rather disappointing and heavy on coal when built, and only really showed its potential after an expensive and extensive programme of modification.

    The other is a Bulleid West Country...

    Tom
     
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  11. Hurricane

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    Pretty sure I saw her at the weekend :) , working a freight train at the Mid Hants in a nice worn BR look!
     
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  12. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Grubby one all the way.
     
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  13. nine elms fan

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    Southern engine always.
     
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    The Grubby one.
    A Pole would have been easier to follow.
     
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  15. Martin Perry

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    Sir Felix? :)
    Lech Wałęsa? :D
     
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    No contest, Mr Gresleys machines (all of them )were superior in every way to the stuff that Mr Bulleid turned out.:)
     
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    As in the picture I prefer 34007. Now if it had been 60103 as withdrawn, then it would have to be 60103.
     
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  18. threelinkdave

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    What else but 34007
     
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    No contest.....Bulleid's forever !!
     
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    Bit like comparing chalk and cheese isn't it?
     
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