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    FR & WHR & WHHR News

    Or you could go to Southport where the sea has retreated into the far distance.
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 31 Mai 2022 im Forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Clacton Express Preservation Group - Class 309 EMU

    Travelled on these quite often in the early 1980's - was familiar with them from the 1960's. The usual formation had more power than a Deltic!
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 13 Februar 2022 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I don't think anyone can disagree that the best run motive power department (including all aspects , fixed plant as well) was the GWR. But it did...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 6 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    The crux of the matter is really Gresley's health, and to a lesser extent the loss of Bullied to the Southern. Had he been fully fit it's likely...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 6 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Probably an unresolvable debate. The V4's were the most advanced engines Gresley produced, and undoubtedly had he not died early there would have...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 6 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Yes, I think it was fortunate to be allocated to the old GER where the K3's did more 'top end' mixed traffic work - elsewhere by the 50's they...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 6 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    He believed it would reduce wear and tear, have less impact on the track than certainly a 2 cylinder design, and produce a smoother riding engine....
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 4 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I think you'll find it was a deliberate decision at board level to liven up the company's image. At which it most certainly succeeded.
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 4 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Received the book today - looks fantastic. You must be proud of it Mr. Martin. I'm not going to rush into it - I'll read it through properly and...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 4 Dezember 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Super Garratt

    Lovely beasts. so sad.
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 26 November 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Want to work in the United States?

    Well, it's important to understand that employment law is a state level issue in the US. And in some states (certainly Connecticut, where I...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 26 November 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Ordered. Looking forward to it tremendously.
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 26 November 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Irish Narrow Gauge Railways

    The double decker bus is a bit sad.
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 26 November 2021 im Forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    GWR 94xx Pannier Tanks, ex-Edward Thompson Thread.

    Always liked the 15xx. Remember seeing them as station pilots at Paddington ca. 1961. For me a really good looking engine, and should have been an...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 5 September 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Era Route Availability Categories

    Yes, remember exploring them in the late 1960's while holidaying on Romney Marsh. There were still visible remains of Dungeness station back then,...
    Beitrag von: pete2hogs, 5 September 2021 im Forum: Steam Traction