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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Not a shareholder Dave. However I will comment that the new website is a vast improvement over the the previous one.
    Post by: Swan Age, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    Glad you pointed that out.
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 8, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Newport scrap yards.

    I often wonder what happened to these Bulleid wheelsets, pictured in Peter Doels shot dumped at Exmouth Junction shed after closure. Probably...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 18, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    So did I. The February definition of Spring was stretching it a bit, in days past. I'd also say well done to the railway for getting their events...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 25, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Just like to place on record that my replacement copy of MHNews arrived this morning in the post. Thanks to the staff at the railway for arranging...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 14, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I actually did get a reply with a link to download MHN no.174 and the enclosures from the original communication back in May. However since that...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 7, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I preferred the A5 format. Incidentally I've still not received my postal copy of Mid Hants news as of today. I guess when I expressed a desire...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 7, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Yep same here in Devon. No show yet.
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 4, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Yes i am missing the blogs too. However the various MHR related Facebook groups, give very up to date info about what goes on at the MHR, much of...
    Post by: Swan Age, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Still waiting for my copy to arrive, here in Exeter.
    Post by: Swan Age, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Can I just congratulate everyone involved in the successful grant application, that has resulted in the Mid Hants Railway being awarded £600,000,...
    Post by: Swan Age, Oct 9, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Thanks very much for the info. The explanation makes perfect sense.
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Anyone know if the Mid Hants news edition No.175 Summer, has been published yet? I've contacted the membership secretary during lockdown, via the...
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    The Black 5 is popular amongst MHR footplate crews I believe, so I think they'd like to keep it. Some perhaps would even prefer it to a Bulleid or...
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 22, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Yes, however 34105 has a larger MN tender with the longer chassis.
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 20, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK