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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by TonyMay, Apr 3, 2010.

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  1. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Nothing of 45699 visible at Carnforth depot today.
     
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  2. RalphW

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    Was this from on the ground or from in the air?? :plane:
     
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  3. 26D_M

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    Neither - passing train.
     
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  4. richards

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    I think another mission is needed, Ralph. Chocks away...

    Richard
     
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  5. Sheff

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    Was at Carnforth today, and was sure I spotted steam rising across the back of the station.

    So I grabbed the camera and raced through the subway, but it turned out to be my mate's border collie cocking its lag up against the canopy stanchion.
     
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    I'd love to own this loco I'd get it all ready for a main line test run then dump it in my shed for 2 years so nobody could see it. Bloody hell it will be ready when it's ready why can't everyone just be patient
     
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  7. RalphW

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    For some of this is just a bit of fun, we know it will not make any difference, and if anyone has been taken in by these stories, well.......
     
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  8. richards

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    Thought you were going to say you'd seen Ralph's steam-powered gyrocopter on a secret mission.

    Richard
     
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    I hope it doesn't cause it to rust - we don't want any more of Network Rail' infrastructure falling apart when a WCRC train goes anywhere near it.
     
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  10. RalphW

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    Grounded at the moment, repairs to cracks in the brick arch after a rather heavy landing in difficult cross winds.
     
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    No worries, he was over on the all-concrete Furness line platform (unless of course it penetrates to the re-bar :eek: ) .

    Actually, if you do find yourself in Carnforth, rather than hunting the Snark, I'd recommend popping into the visitor centre on platform 2. Excellent (and free) exhibition of Carnforth station and shed memorabilia, Lancaster Canal restoration, and for the ladies, continuous screenings of the Brief Encounter. Top it off with a snack in the famous refreshment rooms, where the food was first rate and staff got the girls to pose behind the counter with a giant teapot, Victoria Wood style. We ended up spending a couple of hours there, a welcome relief from the horizontal sleet!
     
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    Sorry to hear about your wind problems, Ralph.

    Richard
     
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    Flatulence..........
     
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    What? Ralph's got a new wind-powered gyrocopter?

    Richard
     
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    Well yes wind powered in the flatulence sense, the wind/gas is collected from various sources, liquified then piped to the firebox to be used along with dried camel dung and other sustainable fuels, including old chip fat.
     
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    Hope it don't come down in Yorkshire.............
     
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    It looks like the repairs will be completed in time for any test run that might take place soon.:tape: However strong westerlies may lead to a forced landing over the border.
     
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    I'll have to get my Victor bomber in Dewsbury up then and bomb your runway...........
     
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    This airline that you use Ralph, has it got full in flight "facilities" like wot we 'ave got when we zoom off into the wild blue yonder?


    yorkshire airways - YouTube

    Yes, I know it's been on before but it's a bit of a laugh. You' need a decent laugh every now and again...............:director:.RALPH, tell us some more tales.:becky:
     
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    Aye, too true, does'nt pay to be miserable all the time. A bit of silly banter does no harm...........
     
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