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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Chums, just a wee note to say that we had a very fruitful first project meeting with the HLF after the good news was announced. As any of you...
    Post door: Ralph, 30 okt 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Tom, Absolutely; in fact I recall our submission saying something to that effect :D
    Post door: Ralph, 1 okt 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Chums, sorry it's been a while but you know how these things are; the work get frantically done and then all quiet with nothing to report or...
    Post door: Ralph, 1 okt 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The things people say

    Gosh; some belters in this thread. Positively makes "look, the silly man's washing the coal" at Haworth seem positively sensible. :-)
    Post door: Ralph, 3 sep 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The next newbuild

    I'd love to see a Baltic tank. It would stand out from the crowd (unique) but probably quite sensible in the power and route availability stakes?...
    Post door: Ralph, 8 aug 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Broadway Bridges - Repairs

    I love the constant updates on the bridges blog.... absolutely first class building porn! Very well done all!!
    Post door: Ralph, 8 aug 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    Tom, David is nothing to do with the J21 but rest assured I will be keeping you updated in the New Year on what the immediate future is for the...
    Post door: Ralph, 25 aug 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    I guess geography had a bit to do with it; if more North Eastern types had found their way to Barry then who knows what we'd have now.
    Post door: Ralph, 22 aug 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    65033 J21 in preservation

    David, You are absolutely right, it is about time that attention was turned to the J21 (and engines like it, such as the J27). For...
    Post door: Ralph, 22 aug 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    65033 is still at Shildon. It's owners and Kirkby Stephen East (Stainmore) are in the early stages of restoring it to base it at KSE. Bit off...
    Post door: Ralph, 18 jul 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    I would rather whoever it is funded the return to steam of J21 65033 but it's not my money..... boo hoo :-)
    Post door: Ralph, 17 jul 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The two repatriated A4's

    I think the issue is that the prospective buyer isn't interested in a new build. If someone has the money and the passion then why not make an...
    Post door: Ralph, 17 jul 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ANOTHER Guard Van Brake Query

    Chums, next Monday Shillingstone will take delivery of its 20 ton LMS brake van that will be restored over the winter/spring ready for next...
    Topic door: Ralph, 10 okt 2011, 1 reacties, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK