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Discussie in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' gestart door New Haven Neil, 28 apr 2013.

  1. New Haven Neil

    New Haven Neil New Member

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    A new loco ran today at the Groudle Glen Railway, John B's 'Steamplex', a diesel to steam conversion. Delivered yesterday, in traffic today!

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    New Haven Neil, 28 apr 2013
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    New Haven Neil New Member

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    Not sure how that appeared twice sorry - new software!
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    New Haven Neil New Member

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    She ran really well, her owner was very pleased.

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    New Haven Neil, 28 apr 2013
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    New Haven Neil New Member

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    This little loco has the loudest exhaust I have ever heard on a narrow gauge loco!

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    Tha's all folks!
     
    New Haven Neil, 28 apr 2013
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    Interesting little critter! Will she be used on regular services?
     
    MuzTrem, 28 apr 2013
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  6. New Haven Neil

    New Haven Neil New Member

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    Yes, on 'off peak' services probably, although she has proved to be much more powerful than had been imagined by her owner. She still has the diesel gearbox, so you can 'change down' on the 1 in 30 bank, and she really digs in. It's a bit like a one truck shay!
     
    New Haven Neil, 29 apr 2013
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    black5, 31 jul 2023
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    I was at Groudle for the gala on Sunday. I was extremely impressed. Immaculate track, immaculate locos, no festering scrap piles, staff who were genuinely friendly and happy to be there. Everything a narrow gauge railway of this type should aspire to be. And running a service of an intensity which would make Clapham Junction worried.
     
    Seraphim, 31 jul 2023
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    andrewshimmin, BR 73082, 3ABescot en 2 anderen vinden dit leuk.
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    I was there too. Highlight of my week on IoM.
     
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    mdewell Well-Known Member Friend

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    Nice video.

    PS. good looking couple at front of first carriage behind Polar Bear (Elec) at 5:58. ;):D
     
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    And a loco stud that would rival Stewart's Lane or Nine Elms it seems...
     
    3ABescot, 2 aug 2023
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