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    Reasons to be Cheerful 2015

    SSS4! (I know, it's already been and gone but the sight of a lined green 92214 Central Star stole the show from 34092 Wells IMHO).
    Post by: quarterjack, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS boiler being scrapped ?

    It's a moot point about 'preservation' i.e. stored unrestored by a sole individual. This was nothing unusual in days past (and was salvation for...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jan 30, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Meon Valley Railway Restoration

    I note that this preservation attempt has made the pages of the latest copy of Steam Railway. Perhaps SR would like to interview the enthusiasts...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jan 30, 2014 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Halls - unloved, unsung?

    I've always preferred the look of the earlier Halls ever since owning a Hornby 'Kneller Hall', but perhaps I'm just 'Court'ing critisism...
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Halls - unloved, unsung?

    Well, for the landed gentry a hall is a home and every man's home is his castle... (Sorry, I'll keep quiet and act like a saint.)
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is a real Bulldog possible ?

    (Well not quite from scratch - reusing parts where available, in true Swindon fashion!)
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 12, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is a real Bulldog possible ?

    Considering the County's reputation for rough riding, interesting to note that the GWS have announced their intention to build one from scratch...
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 12, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is a real Bulldog possible ?

    Hear hear! 9017 is beautiful as she is. Then again so is 9351... :)
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 10, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Is a real Bulldog possible ?

    ..and to be fair, anyone really wanting a new standard gauge double-framer would be investigating the cost of building one from scratch, but...
    Post by: quarterjack, Dec 10, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    I think the occasional special to Shanklin would be a good thing and would certainly help raise the IOWSR's profile. Mind you, I took a trip down...
    Post by: quarterjack, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cheddington Station Footbridge

    I was at Cheddington Station on the WCML a couple of weeks ago and got chatting to a chap from Network Rail's contractor, Osborne. He informed me...
    Thread by: quarterjack, Nov 12, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Railwayana
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    Eardington Cylinders

    Many thanks for this info guys :)
    Post by: quarterjack, Oct 16, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Eardington Cylinders

    En route to the FR/WHR last Friday I stopped off at the SVR for a bite to eat; continuing on to Shrewsbury and following the line I paused at...
    Thread by: quarterjack, Oct 16, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Arson attack destroys two wagons on MNR

    Sorry to hear about the fire - presume they were in the long siding approaching Wymondham junction? I travelled on the MNR for the first time in...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR - Cheltenham Spa and possible extensions

    I think you've largely answered the question Stuart: I simply cannot see NR investing a large sum of money at either end to be only capable of...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    GWSR - Cheltenham Spa and possible extensions

    Having re-read this thread from the start (it took a few days!) there are some very interesting points being made over what might happen in the...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 17, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    MALLARD 75.

    Well, last Thursday was my first ever visit to the NRM, thanks to a couple of work colleagues who knew I was an enthusiast. Wow! Yes, there were...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Bluebell Northern Extension - so what's occurring then?

    I'm very late to this thread but I've just picked up on the thought that a certain loco might seize the chance to escape: "Hello? Is that the...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Suggestions for Heritage railways to visit in and near Wales

    Don't forget the Barry Tourist Railway too! www.barrytouristrailway.co.uk They've got a vintage car rally on on 28th July and an open day on 3rd...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Meon Valley Railway Restoration

    Just a thought everyone, but we are all enthusiasts here so why don't we all back off a bit, allow a bit of breathing space for this particular...
    Post by: quarterjack, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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