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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    [ 2500 gallons for 36 miles still suggests 100lbs/coal per mile ? Even including lighting up etc ie from shed out to shed back at day's end...
    Post by: Black Jim, Nov 12, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    I wonder why they cant see that!?
    Post by: Black Jim, Dec 6, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Yes and in my case from Cornwall in the late 80s. Ive just dropped into this thread after a month or so & i see its all full of speculation etc i...
    Post by: Black Jim, Nov 8, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I agree , fabulous.
    Post by: Black Jim, Oct 30, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    Any updates since the photo was put on? Running in this year?!
    Post by: Black Jim, Oct 2, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Not sure on the specs, but the footplatemen favoured the A2/3 apparently, & they should know!
    Post by: Black Jim, Oct 2, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bodmin and Wenford + other Cornish lines

    I was under the impression that this plan is still going ahead long term & talks are still ongoing?
    Post by: Black Jim, Jul 14, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Anyone know how the LNW Prince is getting on? Havnt heard of this for a while.
    Post by: Black Jim, Jun 16, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Big lumps of coal, yes, but if thats what they had , then it was just the norm for them. Ive heard it said that every seam in every pit was...
    Post by: Black Jim, May 28, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Sorry mate but I dont think so ,ask the men who worked on them .Not a patch on an A4 (LNERS best pacific) or a double chimney A3.
    Post by: Black Jim, May 20, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    There's a few contenders for that prize! The suggestion of the Skye Bogies got me thinking, there's loads if interesting pre group designs that...
    Post by: Black Jim, May 1, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction