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Recent Content by ahardy

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    KESR Dwarves of Steam 26 & 27 April

    Just has arrived and Willy will be with us tomorrow. It’s all go!
    Post by: ahardy, Apr 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM in forum: Galas and Events
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    KESR Dwarves of Steam 26 & 27 April

    Morning all, The plan is that all the locos will face Tenterden with the exception of the Terrier which is already facing Bodiam. 1st class is...
    Post by: ahardy, Apr 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM in forum: Galas and Events
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    KESR Dwarves of Steam 26 & 27 April

    Sadly with our Bodiam 25 celebrations and Easter it was the only weekend available.
    Post by: ahardy, Apr 15, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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    KESR Dwarves of Steam 26 & 27 April

    We are in full swing preparing for the event. As stated above the timetables are written and available. Marcia has been fitted with a new...
    Post by: ahardy, Apr 15, 2025 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Liveries!

    Thankfully the NSB locos only really had two choices!! A multi-shade blue version (early) and black later on. On black locos the embellishments...
    Post by: ahardy, Dec 6, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    Now that I would have loved!
    Post by: ahardy, Jun 6, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    Thank you! I will amend that soon. If you are interested in seeing the loco in steam and would like to know when it operates please drop me a...
    Post by: ahardy, Jun 5, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    Well a year on from the last updates i'm pleased to say Norwegian is still in fine form. The engine is in regular use this year on normal...
    Post by: ahardy, Jun 3, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mk1 end vestibule covers

    Dear all, Does anyone know of any Mk1 gangway end covers for sale? I’m looking for the fibreglass folding type but have not seen any for sale for...
    Thread by: ahardy, Jul 2, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    I member experienced Hakon but I believe from people that have it was the weaker of the pair. Interestingly the guys in Norway disagree with the...
    Post by: ahardy, May 23, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    You have hit the nail on the head. As an employee of the KESR I know full well the costs and issues. sadly its one of things that I think will...
    Post by: ahardy, May 23, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    376 and 377 have never steamed together in the UK as far as I am aware. Unfortunately they are unlikely to, 377 is now out of traffic an my...
    Post by: ahardy, May 21, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    This was a silver/grey painted onto the engine when it first arrived in the UK. Andy
    Post by: ahardy, May 17, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    No.376 ‘Norwegian’

    This weekend is due to be LMR 300, Austerity 25 and 32678.
    Post by: ahardy, May 17, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction