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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Its been a fascinating journey to watch and contribute my few quid each month to. I really should get along to one of the open days before she is...
    Post by: Coldgunner, May 18, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    I guess there's always scope for corrections (if any) in future print runs.
    Post by: Coldgunner, Oct 3, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Damn, I should have asked for a signed copy to go with my signed TOTUE haha.
    Post by: Coldgunner, Oct 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    1589 "Newstead"

    I was disappointed to see that she wasn't going to make the NVR her new home, as it seemed very appropriate, but its really good to see work...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    "Project Miller"/125 Group

    Some members of our movement are utterly childish, the NRM are always portrayed as a baddie and I feel for them in this respect. I doubt they took...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Oct 10, 2019 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    London Transport panniers in the late '60s.

    Daft question, but was the juice switched off when the loco's were running over the lines or are they sufficiently isolated from the 3rd and 4th...
    Post by: Coldgunner, May 1, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Salvaging tenders from the wreck of SS Thistlegorm?

    I'm curious, would the loco's have received any service life before being shipped or were they built, tested and loaded straight out?
    Post by: Coldgunner, Apr 1, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Settle Carlisle Thunderer 1&2: 2 & 5/03/19

    Was on the train, a thoroughly enjoyable trip it was too. Was a bonus being able to see 35018 departing Carlisle too [IMG]DSC_9525 by Coldgunner,...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Mar 3, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    Salvaging important historical locomotive parts from abroad

    I wouldn't want to be on the team to go there to recover her. However, the latest google earth satellite images seem to indicate she's still...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Nov 30, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Class 91/Mk4/225 preservation?

    I was under the understanding that 91111 was earmarked for official preservation following the application of the livery, and 91110 was picked up...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Oct 5, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    I do find it mildly curious that she uses the same microprocessor as the Sega Mega Drive.
    Post by: Coldgunner, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Earl of Merioneth

    What is to be her fate? is she due to be preserved?
    Post by: Coldgunner, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Hunslet 1589 "Newstead"

    Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but this loco has in fact been found by the NVR Small Loco Group and will be moved to the NVR....
    Post by: Coldgunner, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Finally go around to sorting out tickets for me and the girlfriend to travel behind her. Here's hoping to a flawless run on the 10th May and good...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Jan 3, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    What's the defining feature a loco has to be restricted to 75mph? Is it regulated by the reciprocating motion and the minor imbalance in the...
    Post by: Coldgunner, Nov 27, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction