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    Dr. Tony Marchington.

    Former owner of Flying Scotsman.
    Post by: b.oldford, Oct 18, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    New builds - how many will ever really work?

    On the subject of obtaining certification. The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust have no aspirations for NR operation in any form although there is...
    Post by: b.oldford, Oct 18, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    You clearly haven't got a clue about how much it would cost to do that along with the subsequent maintainance.
    Post by: b.oldford, Oct 18, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    I had the pleasure of meeting him when he visited our Bridgnorth work-site on Monday. A very interesting and knowledgeable gentleman.
    Post by: b.oldford, Oct 12, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    New builds - how many will ever really work?

    Is there any reason why you didn't use 28mm plate as we have done with 82045? Readers might like to know it's only about 0.023" undersize which is...
    Post by: b.oldford, Oct 12, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWR cast number plates

    Colour GW style spot visible in several images here http://tinyurl.com/5tek6uv
    Post by: b.oldford, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    I think you'll find the days of the inexpensive overhaul are long gone. In "real railway" terms, excluding new builds, all the engines in use...
    Post by: b.oldford, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Many thanks for the correction regarding the 9Fs. I was a little surprised about that for such large class, Your posting confirms the...
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    A bit of both actually. The Brits, Clans and (I think) the 9Fs had a cast steel exhaust manifold welded into a fabricated smokebox saddle (box)....
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Was this filmed at Ayr Railway Preservation Group / Dunaskin ?

    More of the same sort of thing presently available at http://www.channel4.com/search/?q=concrete+circus
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Frame cracking is certainly not a new phenomena, occuring on many engines at varying milages. It would need to be a very very serious crack to...
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is the SVR pressing north?

    For a "Non-Technical Introduction to the Gorge Geology and Land Instability" report go to...
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I've no axe to grind where it ends up being built. I'm sure, if a thorough search is made, there are suitable locations both north and south of...
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Wasn't the second batch of 5 Clans, of which Hengist was the first, destined to be allocated to SW England? Hence thier names; Hengist, Horsa,...
    Post by: b.oldford, Aug 11, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Telford extension.

    I'm sure the HSE/RAIB et all will be doing a follow-up of this incident and if things are found lacking wrists will be firmly slapped. If,...
    Post by: b.oldford, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Telford extension.

    I cannot comment on whether or not what you say is true, however may I wish Paul Hughes a swift and full recovery.
    Post by: b.oldford, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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