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Recent Content by jake1971

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    6023

    It would appear so, fingers crossed eh? http://railways.national-preservation.com/galas-events/38483-great-central-winter-steam-gala.html
    Post by: jake1971, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    The man you are trying to implicate with your accusations has not had anything to do with this forum,I cannot imagine he has even seen this...
    Post by: jake1971, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    Just to stop the rambling and unfounded accusations as to the identity of the contributer, you need to look at Fat boys contributions to work out...
    Post by: jake1971, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    Thanks for the show of support pannier man, something that has been quite lacking over the past few months. The reason she is out on the...
    Post by: jake1971, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    Perhaps if the GWS had made a statement after the meeting then things may not have got out of hand? Typical response to problems, backsides in the...
    Post by: jake1971, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    The Vac pump is a standard GW type, it has been fully overhauled and is fitted with new rings, valves etc. Because of this it is not fully...
    Post by: jake1971, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    6023 is indeed back in the works to complete the restoration and to iron out a few problems highlighted during the steam test. Her first public...
    Post by: jake1971, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    Just to let you know that 6023 moved under her own power for the 1st time since 1962 today. Tests have highlighted a few minor niggles, which...
    Post by: jake1971, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    6023 website updated, its getting there! http://www.6023.co.uk/
    Post by: jake1971, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 to GCR in Autumn

    this site is generally a little more up to date. http://www.philneale6023.fotopic.net/
    Post by: jake1971, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Railmotor 93

    It would appear that the power bogie works http://www.railmotor93.org/latestnews/latestnews.html
    Post by: jake1971, Nov 19, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWR 36xx class 2-4-2t

    This may be of help? http://www.greatwestern.org.uk/m_in_242.htm
    Post by: jake1971, May 18, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    6023's boiler steam tested on Monday and preperations are now being made on returning it to the frames.
    Post by: jake1971, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    The first fire since 1962 was indeed lit on Sunday evening. Pressure was allowed to rise a steady pace until 210 psi was reached on Tuesday...
    Post by: jake1971, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023 King Edward 11

    The double chimney from 23 disapeered long before she arrived at Didcot, the fact that there wasnt one gave the perfect excuse to try something a...
    Post by: jake1971, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction