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Driving & Firing 6024 King Edward 1

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by 73129, Dec 13, 2010.

  1. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

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    Hi all,

    Anyone out there going to take up the offer of driving & firing 6024 King Edward 1for a day on the MHR.

    http://www.watercressline.co.uk/Our-Services/Railway-Experiences/King-for-a-Day
     
    73129, Dec 13, 2010
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  2. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    I was tempted until I saw the price! A bit out of my league I'm afraid.
     
    green five, Dec 14, 2010
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  3. Ben Vintage-Trains

    Ben Vintage-Trains Member

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    Remember your Western Shovel! U won't get the King moving with a flimsy Midland thing!
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Dec 15, 2010
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  4. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    And that tells it all!! A gobbler.....
     
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  5. conireland

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    Sounds like a good deal to me seen as the participant can have a free 'overhaul'... ;)
     
    conireland, Dec 20, 2010
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