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  1. gw driver
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    6023

    Richard, It seems like the rumours are now out in the open... http://www.rail.co.uk/rail-news/2011/controversy-surrounds-withdrawal-of-gwr/...
    Post by: gw driver, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Those cut at Woodham's...

    The boiler, although fitted to 9404 at one time, is now saturated - the tubeplates just supporting smoke tubes. There are no superheater flues....
    Post by: gw driver, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. gw driver
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    Those cut at Woodham's...

    There is a third 94XX about? Where, where, where?
    Post by: gw driver, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    URGENT - 6023 Safety Valve Bonnet

    Hi, Unfortunately we have not had any positive responses to the media coverage. The local papers and radio did the loco really proud with what...
    Post by: gw driver, Jun 10, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    URGENT - 6023 Safety Valve Bonnet

    Thank you for your responses to my original post. There have been some interesting and diverse replies! 6023 is now running with a bonnet...
    Post by: gw driver, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    URGENT - 6023 Safety Valve Bonnet

    Dear All, 6023 has arrived at the Mid Norfolk Railway but without its safety valve bonnet. Somewhere near the Waitrose roundabout at Swaffham...
    Thread by: gw driver, Jun 1, 2011, 32 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Dear All, Just to let everyone know that 9466 will, at short notice, now be operating the Up Yard shuttle service at Quainton on the Spring...
    Post by: gw driver, May 16, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Cheers Kev! That would be the icing on the cake wouldn't it! Bruce
    Post by: gw driver, May 5, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. gw driver
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    Back to Black

    A great deal of time and effort was spent getting it into black so I am sure 9466 will stay black for a while. Regards, Bruce Murray
    Post by: gw driver, May 4, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Dear All, Thought you might like to see the attached picture. It is not mine but was taken by QRS Passed Cleaner Paul White on the first day in...
    Post by: gw driver, May 3, 2011 in forum: Steam Traction
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    National Preservation Steam moment of the year 2010

    Everything mentioned in this thread is worthy of the title. I would like to add an event which, though I am biased, was quite remarkable for...
    Post by: gw driver, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    The painting has been started at Buckfastleigh but will be finished when 9466 gets back to Quainton, hopefully at the end of the month. The loco...
    Post by: gw driver, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Hi Martin, The only items that are in the calender so far for next year are to hopefully run at Quainton early on in the new season, although...
    Post by: gw driver, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    All, A serious bit now...... Since 1985, 9466 has run with replica cabside numberplates. The Owner has now acquired one original cabside for...
    Post by: gw driver, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Hi Kev, Well, apart from the fact that I like the record, yes you are right. The loco is 60 next year so we thought we'd give her a pressie!...
    Post by: gw driver, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Back to Black

    Hello All, Well, I am rather surprised that no one has mentioned the story on page 8 of the December edition of The Railway Magazine....
    Thread by: gw driver, Nov 3, 2010, 36 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    9466 on the Looe branch 19th/26th Sept

    Dear All, Thanks to everyone who came down to Cornwall and supported these trains. It was gratifying to see so many people riding on the...
    Post by: gw driver, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    9466 on the Looe branch 19th/26th Sept

    Hello, The loco was due to arrive at Laira, having travelled by road, from Barry today. I have not heard anything to the contrary so expect...
    Post by: gw driver, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    9466 on the Looe branch 19th/26th Sept

    Dear All, It has now been confirmed to us that the Looe Branch specials are definitely on for both Sundays, so those of you who were hedging...
    Post by: gw driver, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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    9466 on the Looe branch 19th/26th Sept

    Good afternoon everyone, Well, with just over 3 weeks to go until 94XX power arrives in Cornwall I thought it would be a good idea to bring...
    Post by: gw driver, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: What's Going On
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