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30926 Repton

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by David, Jun 24, 2009.

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  1. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    If there's a precedent then i suspect that is the reason it doesn't upset too many purists, same as 7802 running about with a 4000 gallon tender.
     
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    It does upset some purists, but they aren't given the chance to change it. Personally I'd like to see Repton and Bradley Manor running with the correct sized tenders, but neither option is available to us. Thank goodness the Maunsell Society have their collection, at least all their Maunsell locomotives are very very close to their correct appearance.
    Daniel
     
    dhic001, Jun 26, 2009
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  3. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

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    Repton is out running albeit with a wrongly sized tender, Stowe and Cheltenham are unserviceable with the correct sized tender and neither is likely to run for years yet. I know which I prefer!
     
    61624, Jun 26, 2009
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  4. KentYeti

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    Many thanks for that.The last time I travelled behind a Schools class was with 30934 from Ashford to Tonbridge on 4th January 1961. After a run down from Orpington behind D1 31489 on the famous 07.24 ex London Bridge, (it's fame came because it was the last regular passenger working behind the L1 and D1 4-4-0 locos). I think maybe it is time I enjoyed another run behind a Schools!

    I'll watch this page for further information.

    P.S. Being from down South do I need a passport to enter Yorkshire? ;-)
     
    KentYeti, Jun 26, 2009
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  5. royce6229

    royce6229 Well-Known Member

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    I would second that, and also running where it can really show its capabilities rather than shuffling up and down
    half a dozen miles of flat line.
     
    royce6229, Jun 26, 2009
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  6. Edward

    Edward Member

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    Err when was the last time you visited the NYMR....
     
    Edward, Jun 26, 2009
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  7. hjo1963

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    No just a flat cap and a whippit!! NYMR a great railway the run to Battersby if you get chance is through some beautiful countryside.
    Brian
     
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  8. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

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    I think you need to reread this Edward, I thinbk the chap is agreeing with you!
     
    61624, Jun 26, 2009
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    Bean-counter Part of the furniture

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    I think that was what royce6229 meant - the NYMR isn't half a dozen miles of flat line!
     
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    Having learned all about Blundell's tender from you guys, I now view the one on Repton as a rarity, not a mistake. Keep it and treasure it.
     
    tfftfftff86, Jun 26, 2009
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    Pardon me, you're quite right. I blame a very early start this morning!
     
    Edward, Jun 26, 2009
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  12. royce6229

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    Pardon me, you're quite right. I blame a very early start this morning![/quote

    No probs the NYMR has no equals when it comes to hearing what a locomotive can really do, and I know all about early starts! #-o
     
    royce6229, Jun 26, 2009
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