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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    God, that is one sexy machine.
    Post by: jtx, Jul 27, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    I'm on 7802 on Sunday.
    Post by: jtx, Jul 15, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Best & Worst Locos to Drive

    Wossallthiststuff about Panniers then? All this cobblers about them being really uncomfortable is just... absolutely true. It doesn't mean they...
    Post by: jtx, Jul 12, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Best & Worst Locos to Drive

    My favourite engine to drive, or fire, is, without doubt, a Stanier Black 5. I have an enduring love affair with 45110 which I will carry to the...
    Post by: jtx, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Best & Worst Locos to Drive

    2968 was not called "The Mighty Mogul," for nothing. It is a great engine. If anyone doubts this, I will post one of my two essays about it....
    Post by: jtx, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Best & Worst Locos to Drive

    I had 34007 for a day on the Severn Valley and rapidly fell in love with it. I did not find visibility a problem. It's not as if you have to steer...
    Post by: jtx, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Best & Worst Locos to Drive

    Damn! I really love that engine! I did a photo charter with it at the Valley, just after we had given it a V&P and it was a knockout!
    Post by: jtx, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Guard at War

    Great story, as ever, Ian. I was with you all the way. Regards, John
    Post by: jtx, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: Bullhead Memories
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    Flying Scotsman Speed

    CoT may be an antique, but, I assure you, from personal experience on a couple of photo charters, on the SVR, she is a delight to drive, very free...
    Post by: jtx, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Brexit - What Impact (Negative or Positive) Will It Have On Our Heritage Railways?

    All coffee is imported. We don't exactly grow it in Britain.:)
    Post by: jtx, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Brexit - What Impact (Negative or Positive) Will It Have On Our Heritage Railways?

    With a Bulleid Pacific, you have 250psi at the front, but there is no draw off supply to the buffet, (apart from steam heating). I'm with you,...
    Post by: jtx, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Yes, it's likewise on the Severn Valley. If, say, at Hampton Loade, you are the second train in, you may pick up your token for the next section,...
    Post by: jtx, Jun 24, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Book recommendation: footplate crew and women on the railways

    All excellent, but also look for "Through the links at Crewe," by the late "Piccolo Pete" Johnson. There are three volumes, with the author...
    Post by: jtx, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Yes, we have, but it's still frustrating when your brain is telling you, "There are three of you bu88ers, and one of you has to be getting steam."...
    Post by: jtx, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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