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    Danish F Class 654 and the ESPS

    I remember the late Eightpot regaling a tale of a German 'Dampsflugmann' (Steamploughman) rushing up to Him holding a bolt and saying 'Vitvort,...
    Post by: clinker, Sep 4, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oil Firing

    There is an American entertainer, Jay Leno who has a large collection of Historic Vehicles, amongst which is a Peerless traction engine that has...
    Post by: clinker, Sep 1, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Obviously I can't make any definitive statements, but in the 'Not to distant future' there could well be a 12 mile line not to far from the South...
    Post by: clinker, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oil Firing

    Somewhere, I believe in Scotland there is a LPG fired Sentinel steam waggon, I'm told that the burner is controlled by a smart phone, the firebox...
    Post by: clinker, Aug 30, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Rother Valley Railway

    I remember Fred Youell from My Chappel and Wakes Colne days, I'm rather glad that he saved the N7. I'd be worried about the traffic holding the...
    Post by: clinker, Aug 24, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Rother Valley Railway

    Yes, but one level crossing is on the M25.
    Post by: clinker, Aug 23, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK