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46115 Scots Guardsman

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by gwr4090, May 10, 2008.

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  1. Johnny_Cash

    Johnny_Cash New Member

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    Looks magnificent.
     
    Johnny_Cash, Jul 26, 2008
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  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Excellent pictures folks, all we need now is a video of her on Shap... =P~
     
    RalphW, Jul 26, 2008
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  3. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    That is rather gorgeous!!
    Top job all round (Including the photters!)
     
    Martin Perry, Jul 26, 2008
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    Superb stuff
     
    gresleyman, Jul 26, 2008
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  5. Tracklayer

    Tracklayer Resident of Nat Pres

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    looks great...... sun shining this afternoon...
     
    Tracklayer, Jul 26, 2008
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  6. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    Did anyone attending Carnforth happen to talk to anyone involved with the overhaul to confirm the extent of work carried out?
    For instance the extent of firebox work, frames, etc?

    Thanks

    46118
     
    46118, Jul 26, 2008
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  7. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    46118, Jul 27, 2008
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  8. Mr Davo

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    From the cab of Leander..

    [​IMG]

    shinier than a shiny thing...
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    Well done to all concerned.
     
    Mr Davo, Jul 27, 2008
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  9. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    It's amazing to think that on the 29th June I stood on the footplate and the painting had not started, 4 weeks later and there she is in all her resplendant glory. =D>
     
    RalphW, Jul 27, 2008
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  10. Broomhalla

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    Doesn't she look marvellous a real credit to her team.
     
    Broomhalla, Jul 27, 2008
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  11. JohnRobinson

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    Looked fantasic today - a credit to all who worked on it !!

    A few pictures of the steamers on my site now - Diesals to follow later
     
    JohnRobinson, Jul 27, 2008
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  12. chessie

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    What a looker! Congratulations to all concerned. If it goes as good as it looks then it will be a winner.
     
    chessie, Jul 27, 2008
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  13. THE MELTER

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    Aint that just the Dogs 8ollocks
     
    THE MELTER, Jul 27, 2008
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  14. michaelh

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    Looks brilliant - but will there be enough main line work for all these returnees as well as "Tornado"
     
    michaelh, Jul 27, 2008
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  15. rough-shunter

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    This will make west cost railway co more self sufficient for steam locos aswell as being very popular as a tour haulage engine
     
    rough-shunter, Jul 27, 2008
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  16. david1984

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    A look at the current mainline scene suggests yes!, gauging and failures will knock out a few at any given time.
     
    david1984, Jul 27, 2008
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    Not alot of people know this but the insides of the loco were still wet as they were only finished painting at 4pm before they started shunting the 8f.
    The line up that greated the guests was by far one of the best to behold. Having 46115 and 70013 together just looked the muts nuts.
    A big Congrats must go to Phil Marsh, Chris Milner, David Smith and all the other organisers for a thoroughly enjoyable event.
     
    southernman, Jul 28, 2008
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    46115 looks fantastic, well done to the Carnforth people.
     
    ady, Jul 28, 2008
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    Last time I saw her in steam, in green, was at Motherwell, three days short of 43 years ago!

    She looks absolutely stunning - let's hope she performs similarly too!

    Now for Galatea which seems to be well on the way, at least the worst parts seem to have been attended to with the new wheelset and backplate.

    What will the rumour mill do now????
     
    5596, Jul 28, 2008
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  20. Pennine West

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    A truly wonderful piece of work, especially for those of us too young to have caught such sights first time round - Mr Smith et al are to be thoroughly congratulated. Does anyone know whether or not any height reduction has been necessary and if so how its been acheived? Looking forward to it making a public return at the head of a train, no doubt a low key and unheralded trip in the admirable, unfussy WCRC way? The Coast road perhaps or a Dalesman?
     
    Pennine West, Jul 28, 2008
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