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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 46118, Jan 17, 2009.

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  1. Woodster21

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    If it is maroon you will inherit that immortal saying from "Steam Railway" - "The preservation was horrified that....."
     
    Woodster21, Mar 10, 2009
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    Agreed, Unfortunately not all people think like this.. Which is where annoyance kicks in.
     
    richard_3672, Mar 11, 2009
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  3. ADB968008

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    Hmmm so we seem to have settled on red but is it ?..

    LMS Red
    BR Red
    NSR Red ?
    Furness Red ?
    An Industrial Operator's Red ?

    maybe EWS or Deutsche Bahn red ?

    I think this is going to be a bit of an entrance !
     
    ADB968008, Mar 11, 2009
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  4. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    ADB968008: Keep up at the back there!

    The chap from Peak Rail said "maroon", not "red", and respectfully there is a difference.

    I suspect it will look rather good, even if non-authentic.

    46118
     
    46118, Mar 11, 2009
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  5. ADB968008

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    I'm just sitting here smiling :smt043
     
    ADB968008, Mar 11, 2009
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  6. ady

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    Well I quite looking forward to the reaction when it comes out in maroon it should have some laughs!!!!!

    Maroon a good livery any way.

    Southen people maybe intreseted casue this one was built at Ashford...
     
    ady, Mar 12, 2009
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    the collective wheeze will no doubt be somewhat audiable

    the question is was it going red until this thread started or did this thread make it go red ?
     
    Sidmouth, Mar 12, 2009
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  8. ADB968008

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    Dont hold your breath too much...

    it could always emerge as James the red engine !!!! complete with a big smily face laughing at us all !!!
     
    ADB968008, Mar 12, 2009
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  9. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    "Better Red than Dead" as the saying goes ;-)

    Hopefully not too long to wait now.
     
    Sheff, Mar 12, 2009
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    For all those doubters out there,the first bit of red gloss has now been applied to 48624.Hopefully by the weekend the cabside numbers will be in situ.
     
    48624, Mar 23, 2009
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    Is there any pics of it yet
     
    14xx Lover, Mar 23, 2009
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    Hopefully we'll get one of her posted after next weekend after she's got a number on.
     
    48624, Mar 23, 2009
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    Great, not had a good 1st April wind up for ages !. :smt005
     
    Glenalmond, Mar 23, 2009
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    Well, not since 73050 last year ... I think we are giving it a rest this year .... :-k
     
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    The fact that April the first is coming up has nothing to do with the fact that 48624 is slowly turning red.We have neither the time or the money to stage such a stunt.It's red and it is staying red!
     
    48624, Mar 24, 2009
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    Just to clarify things is it to be red or B.R. maroon or L.M.S. crimson lake and is it to be lined out?
     
    std tank, Mar 24, 2009
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    Wouldn't that rather spoil the surprise and hence publicity value of the unveiling? Patience is a virtue.
     
    Sheff, Mar 24, 2009
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    Your friendly resident historical purist who likes his locos BR livery and grimy is back to add his two-pennorth to this thread...

    LMS red didn't look right when Hornby put it on Black Fives in the '70s so I don't suppose it will on 48624! And it does sort of beg the question, what was this all about?

    So, an inauthentic livery - that's OK. But having the wrong type of mechanical lubricator is a disaster in comparison? ](*,)
     
    Willesden Grey, Mar 24, 2009
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  19. 46118

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    Either way it will be another 8F back in steam.

    I just wonder about the wisdom of finishing the paintwork when you have a loco that as far as I know has not yet had a steam test as a complete locomotive.

    I would want it out and about to see that it all works before I applied the final paint job, but, in fairness to the lads at Rowsley perhaps they are confident that it will work "straight out of the box".

    46118
     
    46118, Mar 25, 2009
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  20. rough-shunter

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    Nothing works streight out of the box unless its the A1
     
    rough-shunter, Mar 25, 2009
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