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  1. twr12
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    Tangmere

    I'll say it a different way: I work for a preserved railway, I also have dealings with several mainline steam and diesel locos, I hear all sorts...
    Post by: twr12, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tangmere

    I've been hearing the sort of conjecture that the Loco Services person apparently told someone, for years. Not just about Tangmere's con rod...
    Post by: twr12, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Working Timetable Issue

    Loco diagrams should be available free and in advance, with all the usual caveats about "subject to availability".... Fortunately, most of the...
    Post by: twr12, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    30053 Sat 30053 & 6695 Sun
    Post by: twr12, Mar 8, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Apparently, 117s are not "first generation" and "mark 1 or similar". Apparently 117s are in the same category as Mark 2s.....
    Post by: twr12, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Tangmere

    Especially when 34067 ends up doing the SD on 15th March!
    Post by: twr12, Mar 6, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    33207 is allocated to do the job.
    Post by: twr12, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway makes an offer for 80104

    I wonder who "railpicturelibrary.zenfolio.com" is?
    Post by: twr12, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Cathedrals Express to Cardiff 1st March

    47, really?
    Post by: twr12, Mar 1, 2014 in forum: What's Going On
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    34073 moved?

    There was no rhyme nor reason for What locos were 'saved' by sheer chance of being despatched to Woodhams with the remarkable coincidence of all...
    Post by: twr12, Feb 9, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Keith Park

    Members of this forum would be horrified by what it says on the tin......
    Post by: twr12, Feb 6, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    Back to 34073 chaps?
    Post by: twr12, Jan 28, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    During 35028s last overhaul, 34067 covered almost all of the VSOE Steam jobs. After the saviour of steam locomotive "Flying Scotsman" wasn't all...
    Post by: twr12, Jan 28, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    VSOE's decision to use a particular TOC's is not necessarily all about the traction. Although EWS's ropey 37s couldn't have done them any favours...
    Post by: twr12, Jan 27, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    The boilers on original and detuned BB/WCs are identical. The smokebox is attached to the front of the boiler barrel in either case. They have the...
    Post by: twr12, Jan 27, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    I'd rather have new rods made, be that coupling, con-rod and valve rods. Than a crank axle and a cylinder block!
    Post by: twr12, Jan 26, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    I think Bluebell/ BLS have patterns for the oil pumps.....
    Post by: twr12, Jan 26, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    I thank you! As for the middle cylinder block, as MN & BB have the same gap between the frames, and the same piston and valve strokes, only larger...
    Post by: twr12, Jan 26, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    34073 moved?

    Hmmm...... 35018 under restoration at Carnforth by WCR 34073 moved to Carnforth to "donate spares" Hmmmmmmm................ 1 x Crank axle 1 x...
    Post by: twr12, Jan 26, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala, 27-30 March 2014

    Surely 21C170 is six characters?
    Post by: twr12, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: Galas and Events
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