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    82045 The way ahead?

    April update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-apr25.html
    Post by: gios, Apr 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    March update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-mar25.html
    Post by: gios, Mar 25, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    February update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb25.html
    Post by: gios, Feb 26, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Soo many questions @ Bikermike! I honestly can't answer them all, but for most the answer is a resounding YES. The last sentence is received with...
    Post by: gios, Feb 13, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Chairman's Chat #12. Boiler Announcement : http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb25-chairmanschat.html
    Post by: gios, Feb 12, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Nice thoughs, but too much dreaming I am afraid. The 82045 Locomotive Trust was started in its original form, before it became a Trust, in 2002....
    Post by: gios, Feb 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    For those interested in the history of the 'cracked' chimney and more including the cab panel see link, 4th para down:...
    Post by: gios, Jan 31, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Yes. Seen in the picture outside 82045s shed at Bridgnorth. It was originally hoped to use it on 82045, but in the end better council prevailed...
    Post by: gios, Jan 31, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    I have for some time held the view that the problems facing future New Builds, will become ever more difficult because the country has lost its...
    Post by: gios, Jan 29, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    January News Update, including latest boiler news now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jan25.html
    Post by: gios, Jan 28, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    I would like to add a short personal addendum to the 'Steam Railway' article. There are two further groups and names that I would add to that of...
    Post by: gios, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    For members, volunteers, supporters and those with a general interest. The January edition of 'Steam Railway' has a very informative article by...
    Post by: gios, Jan 1, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thank you Keith6233 and Steve. Not so sure about LMS2968s rather cruel proposal;).
    Post by: gios, Dec 28, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    December update now live. Best wishes for the New Year to all our volunteers, supporters, members and readers....
    Post by: gios, Dec 27, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    @Martin. Who knows! It is never a good idea to try and guess steaming dates for a variety of reasons, some fairly obvious, some not. I think the...
    Post by: gios, Nov 28, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction