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    "Preserved" steam locos that were subsequently scrapped

    The format of 'Rocket' from the 1829 Rainhill Trials didn't last long; The cylinders were lowered to a much shallower angle, presumably to improve...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Jan 12, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Another Garratt to be Restored

    As several people have already said, the WHR isn't really ever going to function as public transport in any real sense. However, the present 2 or...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Jan 12, 2015 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    GCR fails in bid for lottery money

    No.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Jul 20, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    FR & WHR & WHHR News

    I've not got a problem with modern designs or use of materials, but this design simply doesn't say 'RAILWAY' to me like it should. I was hoping...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Jul 20, 2014 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Engines Being Scrapped?

    I'm sorry if my posts have baffled any members, but on other forums it's usual to have the same topic at both ends of the thread.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Engines Being Scrapped?

    I've just checked the beginning of this thread, yes, the topic is the possible scrapping of Polish locos.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tangmere

    I'm sure the members of this forum are above making uninformed criticisms of Bulleid's design.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Engines Being Scrapped?

    The Finns, the Poles, whatever.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tangmere

    The rebuilding of the Bulleid Pacifics wasn't done in a hurry. Ultimately only about half of the class was rebuilt, but the rest remained in...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Halls - unloved, unsung?

    I think that we are endowing the Great British Public with a knowledge of steam locos that they don't really have. The majority of visitors to...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Engines Being Scrapped?

    Are we the World Heritage Police? Surely it's up to the Finns to preserve their steam locos, we've got plenty of our own to deal with. Don't make...
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Loco Location

    Thankyou, Corbs, good blogging.
    Post by: La Duchesse, Dec 3, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Loco Location

    Thankyou, Corbs, that seems to have answered all my questions. It's understandable that M Shed don't feel the need to keep three engines in steam....
    Post by: La Duchesse, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction