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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 46118, Aug 25, 2009.

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  1. Rander

    Rander New Member

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    http://cumbria.fotopic.net/c1813858.html
    96 of the coaches operated by West Coast... got most of them now, just need a few of the latest additions, the lesser-used Mk. 2s, plus most of the Green Train.
     
    Rander, May 30, 2010
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  2. adsteamfan

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    Whilst this is true of David Smith's locos, 5690 Leander is largely being fettled by her owner and the volunteer support crew each weekend - most of whom travel considerable distances to do so. As for the differences, the stresses on a boiler and other mechanical items whilst working flat out mile after mile at up to 75 mph bear little resemblence to those encountered pottering along at 25 mph. If your preserved line loco fails then it's inconvenient but on the mainline is definitely not recommended!
     
    adsteamfan, Jun 4, 2010
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  3. Jon Martin

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    meh, I want a very very dark blue five
     
    Jon Martin, Jun 4, 2010
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    when did 44932 last run either main line or preservation?
     
    pnemickey, Jun 5, 2010
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  5. Western Bulleid

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    noelist, Jun 22, 2010
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    noelist, Jun 23, 2010
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  8. Dan Hill

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    Great combination. Always great to see a Black 5.
     
    Dan Hill, Jun 23, 2010
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  9. RalphW

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    RalphW, Jun 23, 2010
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    ....good man Leon, on the ball as ever !

    Great work West Coast, you cant have too many Black 5's and in my opinion economy black is the cheekiest of them all !
     
    cossie matt, Jun 23, 2010
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  11. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    All we need now is the test run next week...
     
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    looks like all the airbrake kit has been removed
     
    76079, Jun 23, 2010
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    Hi ralph, i have been told the test run for 44932 and 48151 on the Blackburn route is booked in for next wed the 1st of July at the normal time of 10.21.
     
    sgthompson, Jun 24, 2010
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  15. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Thanks Steve, and a nice clip of the light test from you from a good different location.
     
    RalphW, Jun 24, 2010
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    Looks like 48151 was doing all the work.

    Richard
     
    richards, Jun 24, 2010
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    Looking forward to 44932 coming down south soon all being well. Booked on the Swange Belle run on 3rd July which is either 46115 or 44932.
     
    green five, Jun 24, 2010
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    Now that 44932 is almost there, does this move tangmere up the queue , is she due to be the next one out, or will it be another LMS engine.
     
    martin butler, Jun 24, 2010
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    Let's hope that it's another LMS engine, you can never have too many of them.
     
    Neil_Scott, Jun 24, 2010
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    John Bunch quoted in this month's Steam Railway "We're hopeful to have it running in the end of July period, but we can't put our hands on our hearts and promise that. David Smith has thrown as much resource at it as he possibly can" after 44932 and 34067 are done then focus will turn to 45699
     
    Matt35027, Jun 24, 2010
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