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Stirling Single GNR1

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od Romsey, 1. Studeni 2017..

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  1. torgormaig

    torgormaig Part of the furniture Friend

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    Another contender for the least use of a loco after restoration must be the MR "Spinner" No.673. I'm unsure when it was steamed at Butterley but I believe it was only just before Rainhill. It returned to Butterley after that show. On Sun 5th Oct '80 it was at the Barrow Hill Open Day in steam and that evening proceeded light engine to York, arriving at about 11pm. It has never steamed since.

    Peter James
     
    torgormaig, 4. Studeni 2017.
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  2. Phill S

    Phill S New Member

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    23. Veljača 2015.
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    Muškarac
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    Yes I am an active volunteer
    It wasn't restored though, in the sense of a major strip and rebuild. More patched up for short term running. No.1 was done similarly.
     
    Phill S, 4. Studeni 2017.
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  3. Suddaby

    Suddaby New Member

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    I was privileged to see and ride behind GNR No1 at Loughborough on the 8th May 1982 - I've just been re-looking at the slides, and it was in magnificent condition.
    Also I can remeber seeing the Midland Single when it was at Butterley in the late 70's. It looked so serene moving up and down the yard, due no doubt to having no external valve gear.
    Sad to think we won't see them in steam again.

    Kevin
     
    Suddaby, 4. Studeni 2017.
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  4. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    20. Veljača 2016.
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    Layabout
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    My settee, mostly.
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    No I do not currently volunteer
    The nearest I will get to seeing No. 1 run is the model I have on pre-order... :(
     
    The Green Howards, 4. Studeni 2017.
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  5. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

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    8. Listopad 2007.
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    Muškarac
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    Researcher/writer and composer of classical music
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    Between LBSCR 221 and LBSCR 227
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    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Just checked my photos - I was there the same day! I guess you got some good pictures. Mine certainly are. It was a sunny day but not too hot. Agree with you about both No. 1 and the Spinner - it's a shame that there seems little chance of ever seeing a single driver in steam again. Still, never say never. I doubt if 12 months ago anyone ever thought the L&SWR T3 would turn a wheel in anger again.
     
    John Petley, 4. Studeni 2017.
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    Suddaby se sviđa ovo.
  6. Rosedale

    Rosedale Member

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    23. Listopad 2015.
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    Shipbourne
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    No I do not currently volunteer
    Rosedale, 4. Studeni 2017.
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  7. MuzTrem

    MuzTrem Member

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    I suspect part of the reason why it has struggled to find a buyer is that there are so few 18" gauge railways where it could run! I do hope it finds a fairy godmother eventually though, it is a lovely engine and worthy of restoration.
     
    MuzTrem, 4. Studeni 2017.
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    Rosedale se sviđa ovo.
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