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Bo'ness Locomotive Fleet

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by steam_mad, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. Fireline

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    Thanks Steam. I am well aware of the extra stress at Galas. There is nothing specific I wanted to see, just as much as I can! I will leave your staff to do their jobs on the days, they're going to be busy enough without doing stuff for me!
     
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    No. 828 is coming down to Bo'ness for that very reason.

    If an oppurtunity ever arises to take No. 419 and the Caley Coaches up to Spey, I imagine it'll be taken but realistically that isn't likely to happen before No. 828's boiler ticket expires in 2020.
     
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    419 fire.jpg First fire in the Caley Tank since March 2009! Huge day for everyone at Bo'ness! Picture courtesy workshop assistant Taylor Shaw.
     
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    One of the most georgeous 0-4-4 I`ve ever seen! :Happy: Congratulation to all involved in this restoration!

    Knut
     
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    0-4-4 tanks do tend to be pretty engines for example the H class on the Bluebell and our own 02 at Havenstreet. It will be interesting to see the new G5 when it is finished
     
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    They do - likewise the Met no 1, and (best of all IMO) the Midland Johnson ones.
    Lanky 2-4-2T are even better, though!
     
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    I knew I would forget one !
     
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    You could do a cracking gala with a load of Tank engines. Probably at KWVR, think Coal tank, Taff vale, Calley, H class, Met one.
     
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    Yes, the Bluebell no. 263 is my absolutely favourite! :Happy: The second will be the above mentioned , (anyone fancy for a top 5 or 10-list in a separate thread?:Joyful:)

    Knut
     
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    I’ve always fancied doing an 0-4-4 gala; immensely niche, but great fun. And bagsy the one that’s not been mentioned above, the M7...
     
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    Very modern looking ashpan !
     
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