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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by osprey, Jan 3, 2011.

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  1. polmadie

    polmadie Well-Known Member

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    Re: Bahamas

    Don't think that's right. It was done in the early 60s round about 61 I think.
     
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    Re: Bahamas

    Threads merged.

    NOTE TO EVERYONE: If you spot threads which needs merging together, it's best to use the "report" button so all the mods see it quickly.

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  3. Victor

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    Re: Bahamas

    Thank you sir.
     
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    Re: Bahamas

    Perhaps it would be best to change the wording on the reporting form?
    It currently reads: "Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts."


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  5. richards

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    Re: Bahamas

    Good point!
     
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  6. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

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    Just going back to the "double chimney" question, both Clay and Whiteley/Morrison say that 45596 had the modification in 1961, with Whiteley/Morrison saying specifically "outshopped from Crewe Works in 1961" so fitted. I dont have the RCTS publication on the Jubilees, does that have anything to say?

    From 1937 onwards, at various times several Jubilees had double chimneys, 5553 (1940), 5596,( 1961), 5684 (1936 to 1938), and 5742 ( removed 1955). 45722 (1956 to 1957 ?)

    45722 was tested at Rugby as late as 1956, and in 1957 several Jubilees received modified draughting, including 5601, 5606, 5622, 5628, 5672, 5688, 5733, and 5738.
     
    46118, Apr 24, 2013
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  7. TonyMay

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    It was one boiler that was moved between chasses as per usual practice.
     
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  8. John Hillier

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    Bahamas will be outside on display this Saturday at the KWR 40's weekend. There is also a flypast @2.30pm by a Spitfire and Hurricane
     
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    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    Unfortunately the flypast was a non starter but is scheduled for @ noon today. I also attended my first AGM of the Bahamas Locomotive Society yesterday and must say I was very, very impressed by their presentation and true professionalism, which will augre well for the forthcoming overhaul of Bahamas. Funds are still needed as are also members......come on ladies and gentlemen, however small your contribution it will be most welcome in order to get this unique locomotive up and running again. One years membership is only £15.00, and yesterdays AGM included a buffet lunch and free access to the KWVR including trains.............a bargain!
     
    osprey, May 19, 2013
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    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    The contract has been awarded to Tyesley for the overhaul........
     
    osprey, Aug 7, 2013
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    Good news, really impressed with Tyseley's setup. Also interesting on the educational aspects that are coming along with the Bahamas Lottery grant.
     
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  13. John Hillier

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    Thanks for all these words of encouragement! 45596 should move to Tyseley within the next few weeks; we are looking forward to working with Bob Meanley and his team and of course getting our 'interloper' into GWR territory in steam again! In the meantime the LNWR Coal Tank is 125 years old in September, has been in the ownership of the National Trust for 50 years this year and in BLS care for 40 years. All invited to CT125 events on the KWVR on 19/20 October. Details on the BLS website.
     
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    Has Bahamas already been moved to Tyseley? If not when is the move scheduled for?
     
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Could it be the October open day visitor ? Perhaps Ben could confirm
     
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    That's the reason why I was asking ;)
     
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  17. John Hillier

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    The Contract to move 45596 from Ingrow to Tyseley was signed last week (October 31) and the loco (engine only) is scheduled to arrive there by the end of November.
    The BLS website contains a Press Release with all the relevant information (www.bahamas45596.co.uk) together with details about the recruitment of an Audience Development Co-ordinator to support our successful HLF bid.
    John Hillier, Director: Press/Publicity, Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
     
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  18. John Hillier

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    The job has just been advertised. See the BLS website www.bahamas45596.co.uk
     
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    The contract for Tyseley to overhaul 45596 was signed last week and the loco should get there by the end of November.
    The advertisement for the Audience Development Co-ordinator to support our successful HLF bid has just been placed on the BLS website ; www.bahamas45596.co.uk
    John Hillier, Director: Publicity/Marketing, Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
     
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  20. Big Al

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    In the same way that the main line wouldn't be the same without a double chimney Castle wowing us all, the same is true of a double chimney Jubilee. So I hope that the overhaul goes well without too many financially unpleasant surprises. There's almost certainly a queue of people out there who are waiting for her return and I hope that at the front will be those who will have funded or contributed to the overhaul. Us mortals can surely wait, but it will be worth it!
     
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