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The Royal Duchy 2025

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by free2grice, May 24, 2025.

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  1. The Gricing Owl

    The Gricing Owl Well-Known Member

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    Some of those (not me, its not on my photo and or/travel list), could be people who have/still are funding the build/rebuild etc of Tornado. You might also be one of those.

    Bryan
     
    The Gricing Owl, May 26, 2025
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  2. Deepgreen

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    Now you've done it..!
     
    Deepgreen, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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  3. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Is Tornado serviceable?
     
    Gladiator 5076, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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  4. Deepgreen

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    My last comment may have been too accurate! I have heard eleswhere that 'Tornado' is not running the 'Duchy' now. How true that is I don't know (it was a comment posted on my YT video).
     
    Deepgreen, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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  5. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Tornado is sat alongside Britannia in the yard at Wansford . Wansford is of course close for LMS if needed but of course that maybe a little supposition on my part

    we are getting squeaky for getting it to the Greatest Gathering for the much vaunted four Class A line up , not to mention the Sunday tour
     
    Sidmouth, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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    2857Harry, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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  7. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    There's an ECS move to/from Chaddesden Sidings from Orton Mere showing up on RTT now.

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K41123/2025-07-25/detailed
     
    The Green Howards, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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  8. Will RL

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    Will RL, Jul 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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  9. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    Interesting.
     
    The Green Howards, Jul 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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    Deepgreen, Jul 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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  11. Riley

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    Rileys staff have been working constantly in relay fashion for the last 48 hrs to try to ensure 45212 makes it to Bristol on Saturday, whilst at the same time carrying WOX exams on 45407 AND 44871 in Fort William all in the same week..........
     
    Riley, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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  12. John Merry

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    Riley international rescue!
     
    John Merry, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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  13. RalphW

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    'WOX' exams?
     
    RalphW, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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    I don't think it's about the colours, but the sealed windows of Mk2s, etc., which many feel spoils the ambience of a steam-hauled trip.
     
    Deepgreen, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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  15. Deepgreen

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    Indeed - my comment was merely a play on words, rather than a criticism.
     
    Deepgreen, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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  16. Riley

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    28 day washout exams, boiler drained and properly washed out and 28 day mechanical exams and maintenance
     
    Riley, Jul 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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  17. RalphW

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    Thank you. :)
     
    RalphW, Jul 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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