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5972 Olton Hall?

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by belle1, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. belle1

    belle1 Part of the furniture Moderator

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    I spotted a link to this article on an American based preservation forum:-

    http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/...in-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion/

    Link to thread:-

    http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35754
     
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    MarkinDurham Well-Known Member

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    Aye. Some folk have been fooled by this - wondering how they missed Olton Hall being shipped Stateside! ;)
     
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    Have they built a rake of facsimile mk1's as well ?
     
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    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

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    Was I at Goathland station two weeks ago, or has the real station been relocated to the States for re-erection as 'Hogsmeade'? I think we must be told.
     
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    These two links may provide some interest....It seems there's more than one being constructed :



     
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    They have lots of money.
     
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    Perhaps they could build a Great Bear?
     
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    Didn't one of the rags run a piece asking if the real 5972 had been exported or did I imagine it?
     
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    NRM last Saturday, look what's lurking at the back of the Great Hall.

    P1030525.JPG
     
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    The two Florida based '5972's look amazing - certainly look at first glance like the real thing! Does anyone know anything more about them like who built them/ are they live steam/ are they full size etc ?!
     
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    By the looks of it there's an access hatch on the right hand side where the 'firebox' is. I would guess at diesel powered?
     
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    I wonder if they are open to running photo charters and will repaint it in BR livery for the occasion :)
     
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    Universal have been collecting drawings of hall parts for a while now - the guy I spoke with was drawing a full size version in Solidworks for replicas to be constructed

    Nick
     
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    It's nice to know that they put in the research!

    I always find theme parks and the like incredible places in terms of construction, how everything is a veneer and underneath it's a bit of scaff and some metal sheeting.
     
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