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    Bressingham

    Both were overhauled by BR for Butlins, so were probably in good condition when they got loaned to Bressingham!
    Post by: brendan, Sep 20, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bressingham

    Yes all steamed at Bressingham - I have ridden on Cromwell and 2500 there!
    Post by: brendan, Sep 20, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nocturnal Activities................

    KESR run Pullmans at night, most Saturdays, along with RATs and fish and chip specials. Also Santa specials. Night work forms part of the training...
    Post by: brendan, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    S160 6046

    The Norwegian has plenty of power, just lacks the adhesion to go with it. Its not a heavy loco for its size!
    Post by: brendan, Feb 26, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    'On the KESR Terriers are allowed 85 tons up Tenterden bank (average 1:50) and the P class was allowed 75 when last in service' I had a turn last...
    Post by: brendan, Feb 22, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Demographic timebomb?

    In the picture attached, Im the oldest at 37! (In the greasetop) It is not uncommon for me to be the fireman and to be older than the driver and...
    Post by: brendan, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Scrapping of pre Grouping locos.

    KESRS P class 1556 was at work at Robertsbridge' sHonson Mill until 1970 I believe.
    Post by: brendan, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mystery photo

    Its the KESR, Tenterden. At a guess on santa special (headboard and sunlight) late 1970s. I believe the engine is Ugly (Corby?) 56 now at GCRN....
    Post by: brendan, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    Shes going to the colne valley railway - according to steam railway. Shame really!
    Post by: brendan, Jun 27, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KESR Gala 24-26th May

    Locos that are currently available for traffic are (I was steamraiser today) 6619 65 376 23 1638 Knowle is under maintenance, outside but is...
    Post by: brendan, May 18, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Axle loading is 21 tons - and no i dont want to fire visiting west counties!
    Post by: brendan, May 10, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Info needed about volunteering on RHDR

    Have you had your reply yet?
    Post by: brendan, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: Miniature Railways
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    If I remember correctly reading in a copy of the Bluebell News from 2009, it was stated that it should (in theory) run for its 10 years. I will...
    Post by: brendan, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway

    I would be very happy for it to come back to kent, I am suffering from Yank withdrawl already!
    Post by: brendan, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    That,s not quite the case, I would suggest reading the blog section of the website again. Also look around on this forum as there are other treads...
    Post by: brendan, Nov 4, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK