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  1. hyboy
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    Does steam and diesel have a future?

    This years generation is a reasonable estimate based on a bit of guesswork as regards the relative contributions from CCGTs which seem to be very...
    Post by: hyboy, Dec 6, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. hyboy
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    Does steam and diesel have a future?

    This has probably been posted previously but concerning the future for steam in the broader sense l think this years UK electricity supply will be...
    Post by: hyboy, Dec 6, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. hyboy
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    I am sure you are aware that many people would really prefer to be dog free , especially if having to share a compartment. I hope you have a...
    Post by: hyboy, Aug 4, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  5. hyboy
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    Locomotives that NEARLY made it

    Can anyone confirm the story about 2937 Saint class Clevedon Court? I have heard two versions regarding it's purchase by Lord Elton on withdrawal...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Thanks Ruddingtonrsh56, l too am concerned how the 47xx would look. I believe the current Project thinking is to mount a No.7 two inches lower to...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. hyboy
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    An interesting glitch! The second post above is clearly my reply to Brighton Baltic.
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  8. hyboy
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Two others l have also supported financially are for the P2 Mikado and H2 Atlantic. Both seem to me to be prime examples of groups who "do...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Sometimes it's best to leave a rant unanswered but just to set the record straight can l quote from the projects own December newsletter comparing...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 19, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. hyboy
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Post by: hyboy, Apr 19, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. hyboy
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    After a bit of research it seems that the 47xx has a longer "fixed" wheelbase than a P2 and the special rear axleboxes (ex 5227 ) give some...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 19, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    4709: l just think spending an extra £500,000? , substantially delaying completion of the project and minimising the Swindon content is a wrong...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  13. hyboy
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    Your earliest loco memory

    Sometime late 50s or very early 60s l can't have been older than 7 but a hazy recollection of a light engine stopped on the main line over ' Wee...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 8, 2020 in forum: Bullhead Memories
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    Under restoration/Never steamed in preservation

    Guys guys mý original post about Ellerman Lines wasn't supposed to be taken seriously, l just thought everyone could do with a bit of levity at...
    Post by: hyboy, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Under restoration/Never steamed in preservation

    So how about steaming Ellerman then? I cannot think of a good reason to do so but were the frames sectioned as well? If not then if the identity...
    Post by: hyboy, Mar 31, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Favourite/best Preservation Moment

    [ATTACH] Hi , can't remember the date possibly in the 90's when l visited the GCR for the first time to claim a free on train lunch. Bowled over...
    Post by: hyboy, Mar 24, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
  17. hyboy
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    Coronavirus

    Already adequately started!
    Thread by: hyboy, Mar 8, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    If 4709 is a "new build" I wonder if the recent announcement by the GWS not to go mainline has implications? I was rather bemused to see that...
    Post by: hyboy, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Strange' events

    Well a few months ago I accidentally arrived at the GCR during a Steampunk event. Obviously I was reassured it wasn't a knitting fest or something...
    Post by: hyboy, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but it seems to me quite sad that people parade their negativity so frequently on this forum. Please...
    Post by: hyboy, Dec 16, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I am astounded how negative people seem to be about this fabulous new path! Of course any change of this nature is likely to attract some...
    Post by: hyboy, Oct 18, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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