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    Great Central Winter steam gala

    I have been on 78019 with 8 but just because an engine can do it, doesn't mean it should, and we have a responsibility to preserve, not run these...
    Post by: sche, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    70013 Wood Green incident RAIB report published

    Yes, you are right that the water level lifts when the safety valves lift, but it doesn't stop people doing it nonetheless and you can get away...
    Post by: sche, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 Wood Green incident RAIB report published

    Running steam on modern railway networks is nothing short of an amazing achievement and it has it's risks. We live in a world where risk has...
    Post by: sche, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    Agreed, the GC know that there are other places where boilers can be done more efficiently and have sent boilers away on a regular basis, eg...
    Post by: sche, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 'Oliver Cromwell' - cylinder problem?

    Good guess 'buseng'....it was apparently "raulking" out , and suspected fatigue although I don't think we will ever understand why it should go...
    Post by: sche, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    Just heard a rumour it's sitting outside the shed at Loughborough?
    Post by: sche, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70013 'Oliver Cromwell' - cylinder problem?

    I don't have the latest, but certainly last Saturday it was being reported as a crack in the end cover, and a replacement casting had been sourced...
    Post by: sche, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Waverley

    No, definitely 45305, crew is rostered and we have the times from NR
    Post by: sche, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Waverley

    My understanding is its 45305...
    Post by: sche, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    78018

    No real surprise here! 78019 went to Darlington a while back for a visit, and if I remember correctly has run as 78018, so good relations have...
    Post by: sche, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Put in a plucky performance with six on Saturday with Thunderbirds headboard! Not sure how she would have handled some wet rails as was slow up...
    Post by: sche, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE Movements

    70013 is staying south for a while now rather than in Crewe. 5305 is heading back up to Carnforth this week from Loughborough after a paint...
    Post by: sche, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Swanage Belle 21st June 2012

    According to the 5305la website 70013 is now fit and ready, although as always there will be an FTR to pass 5305 Locomotive Association | Homepage
    Post by: sche, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    GCR Swithland - A Tribute

    Just want to congratulate the GC S & T team for a fantastic achievement in commissioning Swithland box this week. They have worked at it for 8...
    Thread by: sche, Jun 1, 2012, 71 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Flying Scotsman to visit GCR this Autumn?

    Oh dear... So many experts on this forum! It was stated a few months ago that 4472 will be gracing GCR metals sometime in the next year or two, I...
    Post by: sche, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Cathedrals Explorer - 2012

    Most of the engines planned for this tour are yet to turn a wheel on the ML this year! I think there may be some changes all round!
    Post by: sche, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Great Central and other memories.

    Thanks Ron. I live in Brackley and am surrounded by old track beds, it's interesting for me to see how it all looked. I now work on the remaining...
    Post by: sche, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: BR era (from 1948)
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    70013. The Lincolnshire Poacher

    Honestly, do you think they would have continued with a cracked cylinder. It amazes me the crap some people come out with. Another great job by...
    Post by: sche, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Wanted - Vintage fire engine for display at event

    Crich have an event every year for emergency vehicles maybe they will have a contact?
    Post by: sche, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: Everything Else Heritage
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    60009 progress?

    Is there any news on this? Haven't heard anything on it's progress.
    Thread by: sche, Aug 16, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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