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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    I was very excited by the H2 groups intention to build aclass E basically visually similar to the class D at York. I was hoping that at its first...
    Post by: 69530, Nov 1, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60007 (4498) Sir Nigel Gresley Overhaul

    Absolutely agree, was priveliged to see and hear these in the 40s-50s and 60s, but must say that fitted with the extra nostril and larger cowling...
    Post by: 69530, Sep 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    35011 General Steam Navigation

    A bit sarcastic, and not slightly funny. From a team dedicated to restoring 35011/21C11, and trying to avoid the pitfalls experienced by 45551...
    Post by: 69530, Aug 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Absolutely fascinating, looking forward to "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" next.
    Post by: 69530, Jul 20, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sandringham New Build(s)

    An interesting coincidence Clan Stewart 72009 was allocated to 30A for a short while in late 1958 trialled as a replacement fot Brits on Clacton...
    Post by: 69530, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Not quite sure "coming out of the woodwork" is a good choice of words, how about "keen to help and assist" No offence meant.
    Post by: 69530, Jun 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Many many thanks for these fascinating updates every one a learning curve for us "amateurs".
    Post by: 69530, Jun 3, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    What about the 0-4-4 tanks 41900-41909 did they not spend most of the 50's in store, I certainly never saw one in steam, and were they needed in...
    Post by: 69530, May 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    You however don't have any such experience............you weren't even born when steam was king What a bizarre statement, human history goes...
    Post by: 69530, May 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    No, just quoting from a footplateman who worked from 1924 t0 1961 on what became the Midland Railway, until requested to assist on a punctuality...
    Post by: 69530, May 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Because it is from a footplateman, someone at the coal face, not an amateur, either enthusiastic or dismissive. I would have thought the answer...
    Post by: 69530, May 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    For S.A.C Martin and his battle against the flat earthists: Quote: A highlight of one of my drives was when I went up to the engine at KX and...
    Post by: 69530, May 14, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    An excellent effort from a superb crew and class of loco, but think for a moment about the man with the wet shirt and shovel !
    Post by: 69530, May 14, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    60113 Lone locomotive 60501-6 and 60507-60510 nemerically small classes PLUS arrival of diesels Incidentally three A2/3 locos lasted a year...
    Post by: 69530, May 14, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    I am pretty sure it was the 83D Laira men that disliked the Brits, bad view forward, draughty dusty cabs, difficult to fire, etc. Eventually they...
    Post by: 69530, Apr 26, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    60009

    A slight correction, always with pacific haulage, saw it many many times, the vast majority of the time with an immaculate A4, if one not...
    Post by: 69530, Apr 26, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Us spotters at Wood Green and Hornsea had no problem with the looks and proportions of the A2/2 locos, you may not like the looks of these locos,...
    Post by: 69530, Apr 16, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Apologies for post 4136 as I was typing it we had a power cut and my posting was added to 4136. It should read as below. I too can remember an...
    Post by: 69530, Apr 10, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Post by: 69530, Apr 10, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Why, please enlighten me ? 69530
    Post by: 69530, Apr 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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