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60019 to become 4464 by April

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Brunel, Mar 10, 2011.

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  1. martin butler

    martin butler Part of the furniture

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    repainting her as silver link complete with valances in time for the anversary of Mallards run would be a good idea , is she due to run to york over the same week end as 4472 is launched? if she is now wouldnt that make a photo? 2509, 4472 and 4468 posed outside the NRM
     
    martin butler, Mar 11, 2011
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  2. RalphW

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    Never seen an A4 in steam, my word Kieran your education is lacking, I hope you intend to rectify this omission soon.
     
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    I actually heard this rumour back in December. It would certainly be interesting if it was true. Only another month before we find out!
     
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  4. Dan Hill

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    They'd have to drag Mallard back from Shildon though. I'd like to see 60019 back as 2509 as someone to young to have seen the loco like this (and not being born when it was built or when it was in service) maybe for the anniversary of the launch of the Silver Jubilee as well as 2509's record on the trip.
     
    Dan Hill, Mar 11, 2011
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  5. Sidmouth

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    Let see what Heritage Raiwlay have in a week or so's time
     
    Sidmouth, Mar 11, 2011
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  6. paullad1984

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    Possibly "A4 Pacific to moon by 2012"
     
    paullad1984, Mar 11, 2011
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  7. williamfj2

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    "Outrage as loco could be repainted from BR livery!"
    "Outsiders threaten to strip the BR livery from an innocent loco and replace it with a livery from before the BR era"
     
    williamfj2, Mar 11, 2011
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  8. Anthony Coulls

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    Brilliant William, just brilliant...
     
    Anthony Coulls, Mar 11, 2011
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    Haha!
     
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  10. Steve from GWR

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    Yes brilliant humour indeed, thanks, made me laugh out loud! Especially in light of the last issue!!
     
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  11. Guest

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    :thumb: :peep: :ban:
     
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  12. tholthorpe

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    BLUE it will be .....I understand the tender is already done .
     
    tholthorpe, Mar 12, 2011
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  13. MAPLE CHRIS

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    Match it with some teaks awesome
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, Mar 12, 2011
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  14. Spamcan81

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    Now that would be very nice indeed.
     
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  15. Steve from GWR

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    But to get back to the thread topic, I really hope this story is true, to see an A4 in action in original form would be so brilliant! I would be there like a shot.
    :focus:
     
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  16. Steve from GWR

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    Quite honestly, no, it's not what it's "all about" in my opinion. What it is all about is preserving steam locomotion, with all its power, noise, smells, atmosphere, enjoyment, etc, and by that inspiring current and future generations to continue to love steam trains and keep them alive and thriving far into the future. Whether that's done with Hogwarts Castle, Thomas the Tank Engine, a red 8F or with Bittern running as 4464, that's what the number one priority should be. Having done that that, you can find the time and money for the photo charters, but without it you can't, and with authenticity alone you won't, it will die off along with the current crop of sixty-somethings.
     
    Steve from GWR, Mar 12, 2011
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  17. ADB968008

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    60019 looked very green today when I passed at speed on the HEX this morning.

    Does anyone know what the Pullman or VSOE ? or is it a Brighton Belle car thats outside at the back of Southall this am ?
     
    ADB968008, Mar 13, 2011
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  18. Christopher125

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    They've just brought the last Belle trailer down from Dufftown for storage at Southall, so presumably its that.
     
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  19. Sidmouth

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    The thread bean counter statrted to highlight david and Don's argument barely attracted a response and yet on this thread pages .

    4464 , SVR please on the Teaks
     
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  20. RalphW

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    At the request of several members a lot of completely off topic posts have been removed from this thread, at present it resides in a recycle bin awaiting a decision where to put it.
     
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