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    6989 Wightwick Hall

    Wonderful to see! Can remember her slowly inching closer to steaming as a kid at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, so probably a good 20 years...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Dec 12, 2018 at 1:05 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala 20th-23rd September 2018

    Apparently not running to increase passenger paths and due to there being a dedicated goods gala earlier in the year. Shame an early morning/late...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Sep 11, 2018 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Eating at the SVR

    Captain Cod opposite Kidderminster station is great if you want a chippy.
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jul 31, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    1014 County of Glamorgan

    Well it seemed the County was being worked on today when I popped in to Didcot today so looks like they aren't perturbed by this boiler chat, and...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Cathedrals Express/Steam Dreams to Poole 21/07/18

    Diesel on both ends of the carriages, with number 9 on the front of that. Looking lovely in the sun when I passed her on the Great Western...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: What's Going On
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    The genie in the railway lamp

    Mine would be to settle all heritage railway disputes. Think if it. The WHR & WHHR getting along, the WSR back to its old strength, no missing...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jul 20, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    1014 County of Glamorgan

    An interesting thing about Didcot is that I swear in my youth a steam day would involve one locomotive* and the diesel rail car. Now it seems they...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jul 19, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Cathedrals Express'. 28/06/18

    Took the train through Southall and number 9 looked lovely in steam being coaled in preparation for tomorrow.
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jun 27, 2018 in forum: What's Going On
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    Channel 4 Programme

    I thought it was great. Obviously it had to have mass appeal with silly deadlines and "This is a SERIOUS set back" stuff, but it did a wonderful...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jun 7, 2018 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Discussion

    Wonderful news. They've worked really hard there and it's a really lovely little line. Chinnor station is one I've always wanted to model, really...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Jun 7, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    The 6 coach limit is due to water not power requirements. As I understand it, the water at Bewdley isn't reverse osmosis so both up and down...
    Post by: Charles Parry, May 18, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    3'6" Gauge in the UK

    A slightly forgotten 3' 6" is the 4-8-4 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. http://www.brc-stockbook.co.uk/25nc.htm They also have the...
    Post by: Charles Parry, May 13, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Will there be enough volunteers for preserved railways in a few decades time ?

    Apologies. Autocorrect and a couple of ciders. Deputise a diesel was what I meant, will correct.
    Post by: Charles Parry, May 7, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Will there be enough volunteers for preserved railways in a few decades time ?

    I was reminded of this thread during my visit to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre today. Today was a gala day with plans to have 5 locos on steam....
    Post by: Charles Parry, May 7, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Back Of The Shed

    I think it could also be a question of location. Both 7200 and 7202 are at locations where they would be over kill by a mile, both with only short...
    Post by: Charles Parry, Apr 20, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction