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    Oliver Cromwell 70013 visits WSR

    The NRM are probably looking at wrapping their locos in cotton wool at present with the ongoing 4472 "rebuild" #-o 8-[ . But I will leave that...
    Post by: isportcharlie, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oliver Cromwell 70013 visits WSR

    Interesting ideas to my original question and I am sure the NRM have their reasons for the benefit of the loco and support crews. The visits to...
    Post by: isportcharlie, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oliver Cromwell 70013 visits WSR

    Thanks Steve for your reply. "The terms of use make it uneconomic" is certainly interesting and seems company policy with the owners of OC at the...
    Post by: isportcharlie, Jun 16, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Oliver Cromwell 70013 visits WSR

    Not sure if this has been discussed at length but 70013 visits MNR,SR and WSR between mainline trips over the last month, but does not work...
    Thread by: isportcharlie, Jun 15, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Duchess of Hamilton

    Agreed stunning. How much to get her back in steam on the mainline? Must be the next move. Now that would be "stunning"
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 29, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE movement 60163.

    Although only LE, steam through Derby quite rare these days. Usually go Trent Valley Toton/Alfreton.
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 28, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    70013 "Oliver Cromwell" visits Swanage Railway

    Confusing myself now as 70013 does a one way to Bristol (6th June RYTC)so should be well placed for Westbury the following weekend #-o
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 26, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 "Oliver Cromwell" visits Swanage Railway

    Could be as trip by 70013 from Bristol to Shrewsbury now cancelled. OC does Poole to Bristol and return. Just has to get to Westbury for 13th June.
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 26, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 "Oliver Cromwell" visits Swanage Railway

    Good to see 70013 arrive at Swanage after its trip from Norwich. Also great photos on the Swanage Railway Web site of it arriving. Also...
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 26, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 to Mid Norfolk cancelled

    Glad you had a good day at the MNR even though 70013 was not available. It also seems you got mixed messages as to why OC was no longer to be...
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 20, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 "Oliver Cromwell" visits Swanage Railway

    Great news and I hope it comes off for the Swanage Railway unlike the misfortune for the Mid Norfolk this weekend as it has been cancelled last...
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 17, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Easterling.Saturday 16th.May 2009.

    Glad you had a great trip dace83. Like you say Beccles Bank fantastic and the usual trespass problem, but this has been covered so many times...
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 16, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Easterling.Saturday 16th.May 2009.

    Great to watch 70013 cross Cromwell Road at the top of Beccles Bank this morning. Going very well on the single line section.Loads of...
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 16, 2009 in forum: What's Going On
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    What motivates restorers?

    Passion for an end product and human endeavour to succeed. Not quite as simple as this though!
    Post by: isportcharlie, May 15, 2009 in forum: Steam Traction