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Betton Grange

Discussie in 'Steam Traction' gestart door Broomhalla, 22 feb 2009.

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  1. Birchwood

    Birchwood New Member

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    Just had a look. It is a very interesting and encouraging survey of the boiler. www.6880.info Boiler Status
     
    Birchwood, 19 dec 2011
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  2. Kinghambranch

    Kinghambranch Well-Known Member

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    I was somewhat shocked to read that the boiler for Betton Grange referred to here is younger than me! Then again, some bits of this great locomotive will be younger than most of us! Best of luck with this project - can't wait to see this loco up and running (through Broadway Station in 2015 perhaps!?)
     
    Kinghambranch, 19 dec 2011
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  4. NDTSDN

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    I notice the http://www.6880.co.uk/news website has been updated today showing images of the brakeshaft bracket and bearing cap patterns.
     
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    NDTSDN, 9 feb 2012
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  6. Just_Sayin

    Just_Sayin New Member

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  7. buseng

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    How do find the review? Just get a Facebook page with a timeline & a picture.
     
    buseng, 10 feb 2012
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  8. Just_Sayin

    Just_Sayin New Member

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    its on the right hand side scroll down to AGM this weekend Jan 26 You may have to be a friend of Betton Grange on fbook to view it
    Its worth a read gives some interesting comparison figures
    As i said gonna stop my standing order and transfer it to the Patriot, time to get out when things get political
     
    Just_Sayin, 10 feb 2012
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  9. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

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    Nothing there, just empty months. Have sent a friend request & see what happens.
     
    buseng, 10 feb 2012
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  10. Foxhunter

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    Blimey, a society needs a public mud-slinging match such as this like a hole in the.... bank!

    Groan! I get so tired of politics and egos in these organisations......

    Foxy
     
    Foxhunter, 11 feb 2012
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  11. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    having read the post on facebook it does not make pretty reading ,
     
    Sidmouth, 11 feb 2012
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  12. fergusmacg

    fergusmacg Resident of Nat Pres

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    So for those that have'nt the inclination to have a facebook account or indeed are a friend of BG whats the gist of the piece on facebook then?
     
    fergusmacg, 11 feb 2012
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  13. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    A lot of mudslinging and dummies being thrown out of playpens. I would urge anyone reading the facebook piece to remember there are two sides to every story ... as ever ...
     
    Martin Perry, 11 feb 2012
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  14. NDTSDN

    NDTSDN Part of the furniture

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    I attended the 6880 AGM last month.

    There was a large turnout of members, despite many (including myself) having to travel over 3 hours to get there.

    I haven't yet read the Facebook piece so I am also keen to know what has been written.
     
    NDTSDN, 11 feb 2012
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  15. buseng

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    I can paste a copy on here if I have the mods approval?
     
    buseng, 12 feb 2012
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  16. Foxhunter

    Foxhunter Member

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    Be VERY careful, a lot of what has been written is clearly libellous and reproducing it here might be seen the same way. I gather this is NOT and official Betton Grange Facebook page..... poor sods.....

    Foxy
     
    Foxhunter, 12 feb 2012
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  17. std tank

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    It appears that a person who has issues with the Llangollen railway has written this facebook report. There are two sides to every story.
     
    std tank, 12 feb 2012
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  18. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Putting it mildly!! :)
     
    Martin Perry, 12 feb 2012
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    NDTSDN, 7 mrt 2012
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  20. HowardGWR

    HowardGWR New Member

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    I had a look at Facebook but could find nothing, the link led nowhere so the posting seems to have been removed. However, the problem is that we who are now looking at this page, are wondering 'what's up?'. It would seem advisable for the restorers to put up a statement, otherwise there will be more people withholding donations, I suspect. That would be a very big shame,as it is a fine project.
     
    HowardGWR, 12 mrt 2012
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