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60009 UoSA

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by neildimmer, Mar 13, 2012.

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  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Any info as to how the overhaul is progressing and what main line tours can we look forward to
    I saw it was joining the Crewe Pool this summer

    Neil
     
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    Bump this up again, is there any news on this loco's return? All seems very quiet! First tour seems to be The Cathedrals Explorer in May, so not long to go... Of more interest to me is the Inverness trip for SRPS at the end of June which I would like to book on - providing all is ready of course..
     
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    Ill ask a friend of mine and find out what he says. Last time I spoke to him he told me end of April.
     
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    Thanks, would be much appreciated.
     
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    cct man Part of the furniture

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    Our painter at the MHR is I understand going up to the the NYMR early next week to paint it.

    Regards
    Chris:
     
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    Think you mean 60007?
     
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    Almost certainly. 60007 was lit up in the yard at Grosmont on Saturday with paintwork rubbed down.
     
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    as stated this is thread is for 60009 Union of South Africa, NOT 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley were a thread allready exists

    Neil
     
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    Better make sure your mate buys blue paint if he thinks he's painting No 9
     
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    And a tin hat! :p
     
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    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Sounds like a Specsavers ad in the making ... :)
     
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    Nice one Martin.
     
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    Oops my mistake:)

    Chris:
     
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    YEAH, wrong location wrong loco definetly should go to specsavers or are MHR doing a special offer 2 for the price of one?:pound:
     
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    All I can say to this is BOGOF!
     
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    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Shall Union of South Africa be in Crewe this summer? Or Is this not definite at this point.
     
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    No 9 is in Crewe right now - but her planned movements this year don't indicate that she will stray there. We shall just have to wait and see.

    In any case - No A4 should have to be a 5A machine - it just isn't right!
     
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    What about Crewe Works 1966/67? 60007, 60010 and 60026 were there all at the same time. So there is a precedent.
     
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    In another thread, "MeltonNorth", who is known to be close to RTC management, stated that 60009 is expected to join 46233 and 70013 in the "Crewe Pool" this summer. However, it seems it's too heavy for the river bridge at York, so won't be rostered for the Scarborough Flyer. I find this a little surprising, since she has been a regular visitor to Scarborough in recent years. Also, if "The Onion" is too heavy, what about The Duchess? I thought that only a King had a higher axle-weight than a Duchess?
     
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    Me and a couple of mates are probably going to do this trip, too. Will probably get on at Perth, as we'll be travelling up by service train and it really is a dawn patrol start and night owl finish at Glenrothes.
     
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