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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Spamcan81, May 8, 2010.

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  1. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

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    I'm hoping she will return with British Railways on her tender again.
     
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    If an overhaul is undertaken at the loco owner's expense then in all likelihood said owner will be subsidising the railway on which the loco runs. I seriously doubt any loco earns sufficient money from hire/steaming fees alone to meet the cost of an overhaul. One disadvantage from a railway's point of view is that a loco owner can up sticks and move elsewhere.
     
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    Let's hope she goes visiting other railways at some point.
     
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    That's the plan. During her first running period at the NVR we sent her to the Bluebell three times and both the NYMR and MHR once.
     
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    73129 Part of the furniture

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    With the amount of Bulleids that could be running with in the next four to five years maybe one of the preserved railways could have a Bullied weekend. I’m sure this type of event would be well attended.
     
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    A Bulleid bash on the GC would be good. Spams passing each other on double track would be very nice indeed.
     
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    I think 34081 moving to wansford is better for both railways . The NVR is short of steam motive power and Weybourne has no need of a pacific to pull 4 or 5 coaches when a pannier or similar would suffice .
    Any chance of hiring the D49 for the peak season ? The nearest we will get to a Claud !!

    James
     
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