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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 46203, Mar 11, 2018.

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  1. class8mikado

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    Apologies, didn't know that; but since you ask Britannia, Blue Peter, Bittern, a n other Merchant Navy , the GWR thing in that order.
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    I’m going to have to stick up for God’s Wonderful Railway and say Nunney Castle.
     
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    60532 Blue Peter for me 100 per cent.
     
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    I put 5029 to the back of the queue nothing against it but with 4079, 5043, 5080 and 7029 and maybe 7027 (in a few years) either in service or due to return to action in the next few years would yet another Castle returning to service be a good idea?
     
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    It's a good point about the draughting. With the number of locomotives it would be great if there was one with the draughting modified in line with current knowledge. The saving in coal would contribute to the costs.
     
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    The only thing in 5029’s “favour” is that it is air brake fitted.
     
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    YES. :p
     
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  8. Matt37401

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    Bloody Antipodeans! ;)
     
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    Britannia, Blue Peter is just Tornado with small wheels
     
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    I think it's a known quantity as regards what it needs doing to it, I'm still looking forward to an LNER pacific named after a 1939 derby winner returning to traffic though! As ever we have drifted from the Merchant Navy this thread is about!
     
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    I'll gladly send you all the GWR locos you could possibly want. :)
     
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    Blue Peter might be painted in the right livery though :rolleyes: :Nospamming:
     
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    We don't know what livery it will be in though. Tornado has had three right liveries for a late build A1
     
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    Can we deport 4079 again?!
     
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    Shome mistake surely ?
     
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    Upgrading 5029 with the advances the Tyseley operational duo enjoy might be a wise move.
     
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    Any chance we can resume discussing 35018 British India Line on this thread please?
    Just asking ;)
     
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    It might be, however it's all froth at the mo!
     
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    I agree, now what colour are the tender baffles?
     
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    Traditional pink.


    Keith
     
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