Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

Thought the videos sounded like 2/3 of an engine.

 

34067 'Tangmere' accelerates away from the 50mph speed restriction through Shawford station with the penultimate Dorset Coast Express for 2015.



James

 

Lovely picture James

 

Has she had a coat of paint recently, seems to be a real shine to that photo.

 

Nice photo James, haven't seen a photo taken from there before.

 

Nah, he's been at photo wotsit..........

But a good shot, nonetheless - nice composition.

 

Tangmere waiting for the off last night at Basingstoke.



James

 

Had to explain to my mum who 34053 was and why he's everyones favorite New Zealander. Had a superb day out with my new favorite beast I really cant stop smiling!

 

Second favourite Kiwi for some of us. (Have to say that in case my wife is a secret reader of NatPres!)

Tom

 

For anyone (or their mum) who would like to know more about SKP, here's somewhere to start: http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/34053/Air_Vice-Marshal_Park.html

 

I dont think he was 34109s cup of tea either! Joking aside had really good day behind 34053 yesterday, as I say I think it could be my new favorite machine!

 

I've bought my copy of 'Winston Churchill and the Bulleid pacifics' up for Dad to borrow, fantastic book and what a great read for Tenner!

 

As I have £250 invested somewhere in 34053, I'm biased... I had a ride earlier this year to renew acquaintances and was not disappointed- made a hell of a noise on the climbs. I take it the loco's done well at the gala?

 

I pretty much spent yesterday riding behind 34053 I wasnt dissapointed at all!

 

does anyone know the latest wth 34073

 

Still in pieces the last I heard, and considering where it is now, there will be no news until it suddenly appears on the mainline- that is, if it isn't 34067 in disguise.

 

Good man...

 

most likely source of spare parts for Tangmere, or replacement boiler to go on Bodmin depending on if West coast need another gauge friendly 7p , in an ideal world, either 34016 or 35018 would be an ideal replacement for Tangmere when she next has some down time july 2016 would be a good time to see 35018 return to NR metals at the head of a Paddington - Exeter-Exeter - Waterloo tour complete with Atlantic Coast Express headboard.

 

i was wondering whether anyone had any recent pictures of the following bulleid engines,
34058,35009,35022,35027.

many thanks
yrm

 

Southern Locomotives has announced that it is considering starting work on the restoration of 34010 Sidmouth in 2016.

http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html