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    82045 The way ahead?

    Not likely!
    Post by: 46137, Jan 4, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Hi Patrick - The S-O-T wheelset was from 76080, which was very sadly scrapped at Woodham's in the 1980's. Good point, though. If I can find a...
    Post by: 46137, Jan 1, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thanks for the nice comment, 30854, and all the best for 2022. Re a 77XXX, one of these would be eminently feasible. The only real difference...
    Post by: 46137, Jan 1, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    December update now available. All the best for the season and for 2022 (well, we can hope!)
    Post by: 46137, Dec 23, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Loco became a 2-6-2 at last on Monday 6th December. Well done to all concerned. I was working and couldn't get to Bridgnorth, but I understand...
    Post by: 46137, Dec 8, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    All good points - thanks, Dainton Banker!
    Post by: 46137, Dec 8, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4496/60008

    All good points, and made with courtesy - greatly appreciated. If anyone wants to re-create the U1, good luck to you but count me out. Thompson...
    Post by: 46137, Dec 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4496/60008

    Yep, you have a very good point, Jimc, and I don't disagree. I do think, though, that folks will give to whatever takes their fancy, even if it...
    Post by: 46137, Dec 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    4496/60008

    What about a non-working replica? It would be a fair bit cheaper than the substantial sum I believe was offered to the Wisconsin Railroad Museum....
    Post by: 46137, Dec 2, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    I'm quite happy for you to go on being liked, Robin!
    Post by: 46137, Sep 14, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Cheers Mike. Next step is fitting the pony trucks under the engine. It was hoped that this would happen this month: this hasn't proved possible,...
    Post by: 46137, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    I wonder if this thread is being looked at by some of the folks who should be taking it to heart. I hope so.
    Post by: 46137, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thanks Mike. We're quite neurotic about getting the updates out by each month end, but please don't look at the section on the history of the...
    Post by: 46137, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    You're absolutely right - well said! To go back to something I said in an earlier posting, you have to blend commercialism and romance for these...
    Post by: 46137, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    I'm afraid this reflects my own experience, Richard. The SVR is still a belting railway, and it's not too late to reverse the damage that is...
    Post by: 46137, Sep 10, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK