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N&W "J" 611

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by athelney, Feb 22, 2013.

  1. athelney

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    See there is a post on the net this morning of a feasibility study to see if its possible to bring N&W J class 611 back to steam -- heres hoping the answer is yes .. site www.fireup611.org
     
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    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    I love this locomotive! When she was pulled out of excursion service in 1994 we railfans were heartbroken. I couldn't Agree more about bringing her back to life.

    By the way there are some strong people on the Fire Up 611 Commitee.
     
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    Now that's what's I'm talkin about.
    Wow that's a monster.
     
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    guard_jamie Part of the furniture

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    Suddenyl my girlfriend's repeated requests for an American holiday may be falling on somewhat less-deaf ears! I would love to see this one on the move.
     
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    Thanks for sharing Mike1522 , some nice footage there
     
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    A beautiful loco, hope it can be brought back to life.
     
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    Yes please.....
     
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    I would like everyone to know that donations for 611 Feasability to operate have been coming in from Canada, Germany, Great Britain And Japan Too!
     
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    Re above post , came via Trainorders website -
     
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    cant read it ... but glad its good news :)
     
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    That's good, thanks :)
     
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    I think it is time too change to this new link from the one I have now! $5,000,000 is the ultimate goal.
     
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