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    Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News

    I wonder if cwr rather than jointed track might reduce vibration, and maybe a greater ballast depth or a layer of something with some "give" in it...
    Post by: staffordian, Mar 3, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Meccano Magazine or how to waste hours...

    I've just come across a link to a site which offers free pdf downloads of every Meccano Magazine, which was published from 1916 to 1981....
    Thread by: staffordian, Feb 24, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Everything Else Heritage
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    [Nov 7, 2020] Churnet Borders Explorer (Churnet Valley Railway)

    Not sure about the state of the track Davo, but in many places, certainly towards the Stoke end, you can't see the sleepers or track for the trees...
    Post by: staffordian, Feb 19, 2020 in forum: Galas and Events
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    LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2020

    Thank you.
    Post by: staffordian, Feb 12, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2020

    A superb shot. That's a location I've not used for videoing yet. Is it Sytch Lane by any chance?
    Post by: staffordian, Feb 12, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    As a enthusiast with no particular allegiance to the WSR but who wants all preserved lines to flourish and prosper, I too fail to understand the...
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 17, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    EE Type 3's (37's) on Preston - Barrow - Carlisle workings.

    My brother decided to have a go on this service soon after it was introduced. Train from St Anne's to Preston, onto the 37 hauled service and away...
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    EE Type 3's (37's) on Preston - Barrow - Carlisle workings.

    Sorry, it's only a five minute rough and ready job, and apologies to 60017 for ruining a great photo :) [ATTACH] [IMG]
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    EE Type 3's (37's) on Preston - Barrow - Carlisle workings.

    Possibly the question should be why did Deltics only have two? Class 40s were first, and for whatever reason had three, and the 37s followed with...
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Presumably cooked in the firebox of a GWR 0-6-0 tank engine
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GNR Stirling No. 1

    That would be three times more slippery than an already slippery thing!
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 13, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60009

    To help out Mr C.?
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 13, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60009

    It occurred to me when I read this morning of Mr Hosking's Scottish ambitions that he and Mr Cameron should perhaps have a chat with each other.
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 13, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I'm glad there is an ignore function. Some folk seem to join Nat Pres with the sole purpose of trying to troll, sow discord and generally...
    Post by: staffordian, Jan 5, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I think this amply illustrates the vital importance of having an appropriate setup to be in a position to apply for (and be reasonably confident...
    Post by: staffordian, Dec 16, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    VT Christmas White Rose 14/12/19

    Here is my effort showing the outward leg, filmed at Langley Mill station... [MEDIA]
    Post by: staffordian, Dec 14, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT Christmas White Rose 14/12/19

    Great shot! You were lucky the sun wasn't shining too brightly into the camera. I was a few chains further north at Langley Mill station and the...
    Post by: staffordian, Dec 14, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    'Tornado'. Padd to Bath & Cardiff. 10/12/2019

    Did I understand it correctly that it failed in the tunnel? I know there used to be a rescue train stationed at one end, which I believe went...
    Post by: staffordian, Dec 10, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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    The sound of a steam locomotive

    At a guess, built with inferior materials, leading to quicker wear, and possibly also constructed with less precision, hence more "clanking"?
    Post by: staffordian, Dec 5, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2019

    Thank you :)
    Post by: staffordian, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: What's Going On
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