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M7 245

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by david1984, May 24, 2017.

  1. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Has this thing steamed in pres ? My cousins trying to claim he's had it at the Mid Hants, But I'm pretty sure it's always been static and just pulled/pushed, Can anyone confirm ?.
     
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    martin1656 Nat Pres stalwart Friend

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    245 has not steamed in preservation , it did not whilst at Mid hants, some lighted rags were put in the smoke box when it was towed by the N class ,
    the motion then was not fitted but i understand is complete and in store at York
    As far as i know, there are no plans to return this engine to steam .
     
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  3. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    245 did visit the MHR during the LSWR 150 celebrations, but she was never steamed and was only ever pushed around as a "pilot" for a working loco.
     
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    Thanks guys, I had a feeling he was guilty of an outrageous fudge trying to claim it.
     
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    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    welcome back to the sixties, you and your enormous fudge :)
     
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    Send him to Fudge Junction...
     
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