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  1. Paulthehitch
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Yet more big chufferitis!! The classic gricer assumptions that the general run of passengers, who produce the bulk of revenue, have any interest...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 15, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    What needs to be given a rest is over stressed civil engineering.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 15, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  4. Paulthehitch
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Alas it seems the "Big chuffferites" are re-emerging.:rolleyes:
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 15, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Apologies to all but after the Ventnor West set all push and pull stock seems to be a bit ho hum.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 10, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    As things have not been disastrous everywhere, could there be a particular problem affecting Dorset?
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 4, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I agree with everything highlighted save the mainline connection. These IMHO are largely WIBN. In 2021 there was no interchange at Smallbrook...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Not quite all as 2022 has not been universally poor. However, we can only guess at next year.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    It is about ensuring that motive power does not consume more resources than it has to.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. Paulthehitch
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Yes
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. Paulthehitch
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    So I see. Apologies! Big chufferitis being somewhat pandemic it is very easy to assume it is everywhere.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Big chufferitis?
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
  13. Paulthehitch
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    Developments on the Corris Railway

    Extending the cab front of the new one to meet the saddle tank has improved the appearance immensely.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    4110 Restoration at ESR

    They have a fine ''track record'' for contract overhauls.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 15, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    That's altogether better expressed than some postings, hence the ''like''. Still not convinced that an Atlantic is at all suited to tourist...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    Ditto the big chufferites. Also Mark the title to the thread
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    Just to say that the maximum gradient of the IOWSR is somewhat stiffer than at Swanage. No one expects an A1x to haul five bogies but somewhat...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    Presumably you are referring to Flying Scotsman or, possibly, Tornado. These seem to be the only locos which resonate especially with ''normals
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    :rolleyes:More wishful thought on your part. See comments of @Dunfanaghy Road above.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Sensible' New Builds

    Nothing to do with ''favourite'' just economic reality
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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