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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Once 34081 has moved Up North. The county of the Red Rose will be host to five Spam Cans, no less. 34007- Under overhaul at Rileys 34067-...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 5, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Lovely Jubbly. I missed 34070 so i can get my unmutalated Bulleid fix later in the year on the MHR.
    Post by: Swan Age, Jun 2, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    35028 Clan Line

    I'll have to keep a lookout for SA Smith Low loader passing through Pinhoe next week then. Thanks for the heads up.
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 16, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I partly agree. Although overhauling 850 gives the MHR a USP with the Lord Nelson which can be hired out for galas ect. There will likely be two...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    499`s wheelsets are now in Ropley yard, so a rewheeling this summer or Autumn is possible. Front bogie is all but complete and the copper firebox...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 10, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you Dave and all those involved with the troublesome trucks at Medstead. Thanks for the regular...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Motive Power

    Yes one of the shareholders in 80064 is a member of my local model railway club here in Exeter. He has previously volunteered at the South Devon...
    Post by: Swan Age, Dec 2, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    S&D Railway Trust

    I would think the boiler will be contracted out elsewhere. SLL enquired about the boiler of 34058 being overhauled at Ropley, but I believe...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 17, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    S&D Railway Trust

    Wasn't it originally envisaged that 35005 was going to be a predominately mainline engine again when the project was first set in motion. I seem...
    Post by: Swan Age, Nov 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Yes I'd heard that as well. 34043 "Combe Martin" was similarly a poor performer on the S&D.
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 9, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    The WLHRT accounts state quite clearly that they own a 26.6% share in 34105, so your understanding of about a quarter ownership is correct Martin....
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    A few weeks ago someone posted a photo on Facebook of 34105 in happier times working on the MHR. The question of ownership came up in the...
    Post by: Swan Age, Sep 8, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    In a recent issue of Mid Hants News, board member Peter Smith mentions that the intention is that the railway intends to outshop a loco per year...
    Post by: Swan Age, Jul 6, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I agree wholeheartedly. The boards must be very careful to select the right calibre of candidate for CEO. I know some would argue that experience...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I see that the recently appointed CEO of the Watercress Line, Amanda Squires is now stepping down from the role due to personal reasons indicated...
    Post by: Swan Age, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK