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    The Hadrian 16th May

    A friend who is booked on this advises "60009 unavailable for operational reasons; replaced by 46115". John
    Post by: Outsider, May 13, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Main Line Steam - Possible ramifications of the WCRC suspension

    Thanks for that. John
    Post by: Outsider, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Main Line Steam - Possible ramifications of the WCRC suspension

    This link seems to suggest NR are in consultation over WCRC's Jacobite operations. Can anyone with knowledge of the processes clarify, please....
    Post by: Outsider, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Main Line Steam - Possible ramifications of the WCRC suspension

    Thanks for the clarification.
    Post by: Outsider, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Main Line Steam - Possible ramifications of the WCRC suspension

    This may be slightly OT and if so, I apologise. It is easy to misinterpret the tone of posts but I felt Mr Knowwun was a little scornful that The...
    Post by: Outsider, Apr 13, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    KWVR Overhauls

    4MT tank 80002 is currently in the Oxenhope Exhibition shed awaiting a decision on overhaul. I understand it may be brought back to Haworth to be...
    Post by: Outsider, Feb 21, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    Indeed, 85 was sold to Lambton Hetton and Joicey after the GWR took over the Taff Vale Railway and implemented their standardisation plans. At...
    Post by: Outsider, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    Further news about 85 suggests most of the boiler work is finished and she is nearly ready for hydraulic boiler test. Assuming this is OK, the...
    Post by: Outsider, Feb 15, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    Last time I saw 85, work was continuing on the boiler. There will be more information available at the Winter Steam Gala with a full programme of...
    Post by: Outsider, Feb 10, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    75078 was the service loco for both days of this weekend's running on KWVR. This was her first revenue earning service since overhaul and sets...
    Post by: Outsider, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    Today's pics here: http://kwvr.co.uk/kwvr-news-items/br-standard-4-75078-loaded-test-run/. John
    Post by: Outsider, Jan 16, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    The loco and tender await final repainting and lining, which may be why the tender looks odd in the photos. The owners (Standard 4 Preservation...
    Post by: Outsider, Jan 16, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    75078 has been out on the KWVR main line today on test runs between Oxenhope and Oakworth. I didn't manage to get my camera out before she...
    Post by: Outsider, Jan 15, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    Oh dear! I did not intend to give offence and apologise if offence was taken. You are clearly an enthusiast, as we all are. You write with some...
    Post by: Outsider, Jan 2, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    KWVR Overhauls

    I do wish Steammemories would check his facts. KWVR is running the "Mince Pie Special" service until 4th January and the normal Winter timetable...
    Post by: Outsider, Jan 1, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction