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Recent Content by MikeParkin65

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    Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

    Already splashed :)
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Aug 25, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

    Had a lovely day going up and down the line with my wife (not an enthusiast!). Haven’t visited the Bahamas and Vintage Carriage Trust bases at...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Aug 25, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current state of 45593 Kolhapur

    Though the same applies to most of the WCRC fleet. I think David Smith is a collector as much as anything and 5593 (and 4767 and 5110) were...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    I wonder if Riley’s didn’t want to be involved in what they consider the retrograde step of fitting a single chimney which is, if reports are true...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Jun 4, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bahamas

    No problem - done.
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Jun 3, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bahamas

    Just bumping this thread to highlight the fact that the new book is superb! As well as a detailed history of the loco it's telling the wider story...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Jun 3, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6880 Betton Grange

    Picture on Facebook of the tender being delivered to Toddington last night - text says 'Parcel1 of 2 delivered. For further updates of parcel 2...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, May 17, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    Wasn’t West Coasts 44392 originally in the frame for ERTMS fitting but then dropped from the NR program?
    Post by: MikeParkin65, May 13, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway)

    Looks lovely
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Apr 19, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    Got so transfixed I forgot to press record! :)
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Apr 14, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    Not many better ways of starting a Sunday morning than nipping up to Bromsgrove to watch a pair of Black 5s charging The Lickey. Thanks to...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Apr 14, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    Does 60532 have working vacuum brakes at the moment? From photos the front pipe at least doesnt look to have anything connected to it behind the...
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    Well theres one thing we can agree on lol
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Saphos 2024

    46100 ready for the off at Worcester Shrub Hill [ATTACH]
    Post by: MikeParkin65, Mar 16, 2024 in forum: What's Going On