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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    The so called "Cathedral" class only ever reached the drawing board stage, either as a 4-6-2 or a 4-8-0. Whereas the Kings were already tried,...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 17 November 2016 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    As yet another aside, I read an article in Heritage Railway magazine about F.W.Hawkesworth and, what he failed to pick up on, was that Swindon was...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 16 November 2016 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    [ATTACH] And then, of course, there's always Norm Hodges version of a Cathedral!
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 5 November 2016 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    No doubt the Railway's "Legal Beagles" are on to this, given that it is misleading information, although issued in good faith. Nevertheless, I...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 11 Oktober 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Chris also went on to say (and I paraphrase) that, if you are a UK taxpayer then, a donation, of no financial benefit to you, will bring an...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 8 Oktober 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Thank goodness for Breva, at least we will enjoy regular updates on Broadway whilst the usual bloggers appear to be on holiday (I thought they had...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 18 September 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 18 September 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR - Cheltenham Spa and possible extensions

    p.s. In terms of coach rakes, it is anticipated that there will be three, each of 8 coaches. Broadway's platforms have been constructed to a...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 8 September 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR - Cheltenham Spa and possible extensions

    As a GWSR member and volunteer, I have never heard any mention of the possibility of extending the line into Cheltenham itself. Certainly it was...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 8 September 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR Broadway Developments

    Do I dare ask (because I have been told not to), why are the corners not in bullnose brick?
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 5 August 2016 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    9642 0-6-0PT

    I haven't looked at this thread in ages! So, thanks for all the replies. Yes 9642 did last run on the GWSR, some years ago, before it was moved...
    Beitrag von: Jim Bob, 16 November 2015 im Forum: Steam Traction