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  1. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    Nice to see that there are more than a few pre-grouping fans out there although I do understand the appeal of steam in its twilight years, not...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 21, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    The 'gauge wars' with 'narrow-gauge' allied to thwart the encroachment of the broad gauge into their territories and the competition to achieve...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    With the likes of James Ellis and James Allport at the helm, the Midland was certainly well-served in those formative years.
    Post by: knotty, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  5. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    It used to be a hive of activity.The imposing station and platforms (the longest covered platform in Australia) are heritage-listed...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  6. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    How about New South Wales Government Railways versus Victorian Government Railways? (standard gauge versus broad-gauge (5'3"). All change at...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. knotty
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    Pre nationalisation preferences....

    I find myself having a stronger interest in the pre-grouping period than those fleeting 25 years from grouping to nationalisation -the riotous...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR Bloomer

    Right, thanks for the clarification Mencken. I guess that a quick glance at 'Locomotives of the LNWR Southern Division' by Harry Jack, which sits...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR Bloomer

    I thought the original Bloomers were built in Wolverton - southern division of the LNWR under McConnell?
    Post by: knotty, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. knotty
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    The Worsdell G5 new build. Website down.

    @guard_jamie. I panicked too soon. Looks like the build continues, which is fantastic. @The Saggin' Dragon. That is interesting. Is it because,...
    Post by: knotty, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Worsdell G5 new build. Website down.

    Does anyone have any idea what's happening with the Worsdell G5 tank new build, which seems to have been progressing well and one that I've been...
    Thread by: knotty, Nov 7, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
  12. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    Thanks Jamie. As ever reason and reasonableness. You raise another importatnt matter. We aren't entirely beholden to our own personal wims but...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  13. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    Thanks for the words of advice. I wouldn't say that we're novices in fundraising, planning, building and engineering and where deficient, we have...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  14. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    Thank you for sharing this relevant issue of The Engineer huochemi. The article makes clear that the differences between a Precursor and a George...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    The clean, handsome lines of a George the Fifth, in this case 'Grouse' at Euston in 1935 (the photo is subject to copyright so I won't reproduce...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    Precursors were fine, well-regarded engines but the Georges were essentially 'advanced' Precursors. In addition to employing superheating (which...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  17. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    With thanks to Warwickshirerailways.com and the LNWR Society for permission to use the images. Here are a few photos and a low-res copy of a...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  18. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    At the risk of rekindling an old debate where the conclusion was to 'agree to disagree' I'll say that 'sensible' is a fairly nebulous word...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    Very handsome indeed Gav. Seriously purposeful and well-proportioned engines and I've personally always been more partial to parallel boilers over...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 17, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  20. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    I understand that it was reasonably common practice for tank engines to be mechanically similar and essentially derived from their tendered...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 17, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  21. knotty
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    LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust and proposed new build

    No problem! I take you as a supporter of new-builds. As to the risks of spreading oneself too thin, I believe that this is the ex-Bretton Grange...
    Post by: knotty, Oct 17, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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