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  1. used2be
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    Ukraine ?

    As Ukraine is suffering with a power black-out, Would it make any sense to send unwanted Diesel-electric locomotives as generators ? Or is this a...
    Thread by: used2be, Nov 30, 2022, 22 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Ten for the National Collection?

    My apologies to Mr. Stirling . I think the story should show poor design and build practices as well as the good - also most built.
    Post by: used2be, Oct 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ten for the National Collection?

    Rocket L &M 1829 0-2-2 G.N.R. 4-2-2 No 1. City of Truro 2818 GWR 28xx 2-8-0 1905 Fowler 4F 0-6-0 Caerphilly Castle GWR 4-6-0 1923 Stanier Black...
    Post by: used2be, Oct 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Talking about things you can do if you have the money...
    Post by: used2be, Aug 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    Does anyone have to hand information on how long and at what cost the new build projects compare ? And how this compares with ex-Barry restoration...
    Post by: used2be, Aug 18, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    This caught my eye... Richard explains; “Back in the early 1920s, the GWR planned to use the no.7 boiler for a number of other classes,...
    Post by: used2be, Aug 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Realise a proposed British steam engine

    [ Matt37401 said: ↑ Ahem 32424 and 82045? I'll grant you the 2MT, but 32424 ..... small? ..... I think not! What 2MT ?
    Post by: used2be, Jun 25, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Barry Tourist Railway

    Barry Festival of Transport June 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Details at https://www.ctpg.co.uk/event/barry-festival-of-transport-2/
    Post by: used2be, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    On https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/timetables 09 10 11 June shown as Sixties Diesel Gala Details on...
    Post by: used2be, Jun 2, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

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    Post by: used2be, May 22, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    4555 Damage at South Devon?

    let us hope all the people involved are O.K. Has the one buffer taken the full impact ? Has the step contacted the cylinder cover ? Looks like...
    Post by: used2be, May 4, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    DEMU's v DMU's

    clutches ?
    Post by: used2be, Apr 10, 2022 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Watercress Line Spring Steam Gala: 29th April - 2nd May 2022

    There is a shortage of coal and where it is available the price has doubled. So ticket prices ...........
    Post by: used2be, Mar 9, 2022 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Rolling Stock For Sale

    GWR wooden bodied Toplight coach no 3668 needs new home Details on http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm A new home needs to be found urgently...
    Post by: used2be, Mar 1, 2022 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    4953 Pitchford Hall

    Is the current owner prepared to exchange for something smaller ? If so that would open up a lot more possibilities.
    Post by: used2be, Feb 18, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Travelling back in time - but to a false theme park yesterday more like Disney than real life. Do the museums show the number of railway...
    Post by: used2be, Feb 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The South Devon Railway Thread

    "along with a tender version." Did not know there was such a thing ?
    Post by: used2be, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Yes, that is just what all private steam railways do - they are all theme parks. Why do you think there is any long term future in this business ?
    Post by: used2be, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Nothing is "preserved" or "saved" This is just a theme park cashing in on people .
    Post by: used2be, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    The problem for the WSR ( as it is for most steam lines ) is that a lot of stuff was bought at scrap prices years ago, This now requires either...
    Post by: used2be, Jan 31, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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