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    6023

    I know it has a double chimney, so it's a slightly different ballgame, but does 6024 have a similar reputation for coal? Keith
    Post by: ghost, Dec 7, 2019 at 9:36 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    I believe the GCR can run at 60 for testing only (no passengers on board) Keith
    Post by: ghost, Dec 4, 2019 at 5:44 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Betton Grange

    They've already hired the tender from 3814 to use with 6880 until her own is rebuilt. Keith
    Post by: ghost, Dec 2, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    O&K 2 foot gauge 0-6-0 WT for sale

    You do realise that that message is 4.5 years old?! Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 29, 2019 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    6984 "Owsden Hall" Restoration progress

    And 34072/35027 in the distant past. Admittedly too large for the line, the S&C still provided facilities for those locos for a period and...
    Post by: ghost, Nov 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6984 "Owsden Hall" Restoration progress

    I take your point, but I think they'll have 5 miles when their extensions are complete. I guess 2 miles are better than the short run (400 yds?)...
    Post by: ghost, Nov 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6984 "Owsden Hall" Restoration progress

    Is this the reason for the Facebook page disappearing? Seems a slightly odd decision as Quainton doesn't have anywhere to give a Hall a decent run...
    Post by: ghost, Nov 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway Operations

    On what evidence do you base your statement? Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 17, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    I'm not sure that the bogie overhaul has actually been completed. I think the tender chassis has also been started, but again I'm not sure that it...
    Post by: ghost, Nov 15, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I seem to recall that a loop is planned at Parracombe in the current plans. Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 12, 2019 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    West Somerset Railway Operations

    I thought the re-draughting had made it a much more economical loco? Or was it really bad to start with?! ;) Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Umm...they must have a TWAO to operate the extended railway. CP powers are a different matter Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 10, 2019 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    That post now seems to have disappeared... Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 6, 2019 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Sorry I was just trying to help. And for the record, I didn't say that the rules would be less stringent. Keith
    Post by: ghost, Nov 4, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I would assume it means they are not planning to run trains that start and finish on the mainline. They only need to run a short distance over NR...
    Post by: ghost, Nov 4, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK