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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    It is worth pointing out that at present there is no evidence that the "draughting developments" on 6023 actually work. Until such time as some...
    Post by: Argus, Aug 7, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    7027 Thornbury Castle

    What a load of B*****KS!! As far as I'm aware 5043 burns exactly the same coal as anything else on the main line, including in the past Russian,...
    Post by: Argus, May 4, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vintage Trains 2016/17 Tours

    According to the magazines, wasn't it steam dreams, NRM, and RTC who made the comment that they could run with DBS If required??? That seems more...
    Post by: Argus, Feb 15, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Lickey Rambler 7/11/15

    The GWR used exactly the same specified dimensions for platform offset to nearest rail, as the current Network Rail standard (28 3/4 ins / 730mm),...
    Post by: Argus, Nov 8, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    5043 - The Coastal Explorer - 19/09/2015

    What a load of ********!! IIRC the runoutofcoalcastle was due to the castle returning alone due to one of staniers finest not being able to keep...
    Post by: Argus, Oct 7, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    61306 on CathEx to York, Sunday 16th August

    Yes, but turn it round, would DBS have operated 61306 on a train to cover for 60163 if it was suddenly not available????? I think not........
    Post by: Argus, Aug 16, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Sir William A. Stanier, FRS

    This is not quite correct, BCC have owned 6235 since it was sold to them by BR. Furthermore they had made initial enquiries about buying the loco...
    Post by: Argus, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6100 Royal Scot

    Hardly... won't be easy for taking the left hand valve out now. Smoke deflector and air pump to remove before you start on the valve. 6024, 6233,...
    Post by: Argus, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vintage Trains to Weston Super Mare

    I've heard it resembles one......
    Post by: Argus, Jan 10, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Nunney Castle

    And so the myth continues............ The GWR burnt welsh coal because they felt it gave better economies just as the LNWR did, consequently...
    Post by: Argus, Jan 9, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Vintage Trains to Weston Super Mare

    I wouldn't believe everything that your told in the plough...... Your informant is well known to like a wind up!
    Post by: Argus, Jan 9, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Flying Scotsman

    Post by: Argus, Dec 3, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Do railtour operations need a unified voice ?

    Whether or not they are watching is open to debate. If they are, they will either be laughing their heads off or shaking them in disbelief. This...
    Post by: Argus, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Crewe overhauls - 60009

    Looks nice and shiny but are the orange lines really that thick. If so presumably it's been done to commemorate the old Hornby Dublo A4 models?
    Post by: Argus, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    VT - 5043 to Edinburgh - 26/27/28 May

    I cant say i'm really bothered who's view of events you prefer, and i'm sorry to shatter your illusion that the more posts on nat pres you have...
    Post by: Argus, May 29, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT - 5043 to Edinburgh - 26/27/28 May

    You're obviously an expert on spark arrestors green five, whatever the reasons for the sparks in this video it was one of the earls very first...
    Post by: Argus, May 28, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT - 5043 to Edinburgh - 26/27/28 May

    The situation was explained to us all on Friday after departure from Crewe...... whilst I would expect nobody is very happy wiTh the...
    Post by: Argus, May 28, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT - 5043 to Edinburgh - 26/27/28 May

    Post by: Argus, May 25, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT - The Cornishman - 28 April - Update

    I don't think we should be too bothered about this bloke (on second thoughts it could be a woman). you will probably find that he is either...
    Post by: Argus, Apr 30, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT – Dual Pannier - East Midlands Rambler – 14 April 2012

    Make your mind up! You are either reliably informed or you are not, Statements like ''he is said to have'' dont sound terribly reliable?? Do they?...
    Post by: Argus, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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