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Furness 20 at Didcot - 7-10, 15-16, 29 & 30 April and 1 May

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Paul.Uni, Feb 11, 2023.

  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Just announced on Didcots Facebook page that Furness Railway no. 20 will be visiting for 9 steaming days including Easter weekend.

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    Paul.Uni, Feb 11, 2023
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    Any mention of Didcot wanting to convert it back into a saddle tank? ;):)
     
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    Just have to wait for the other one to return as that was to be restored in tank varietal.
     
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    Probably scrap it so they can use the front coupling for the 4700.
     
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    Paul.Uni, Mar 28, 2023
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    Will it be working on one of the demonstration lines ?
     
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    According to the marketing email I received, for Easter weekend, FR 20 will be on the main demo line and Trojan will be on the branch.

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    Paul.Uni, Apr 6, 2023
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