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N2 1744 for K&ESR Gala

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Seagull, Jan 16, 2012.

  1. Seagull

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    GNR N2 No 1744 is now confirmed for the Kent & East Sussex Railway Gala on May 5th, 6th and 7th, don't miss it! Keep an eye out for news of the second visiting loco to be announced soon!
     
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    Thought that was 4247, or have I misread Steam Rly?
     
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  3. Seagull

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    There will be a second loco to be confirmed very soon, you might be right!! The contract for 1744 was signed today.
     
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    Several recent galas which have featured 1744 have also included "Bittern" - a Gresley double act. However, 4247 would make more sense - for one thing seeing the finished article in action would provide a great plug for the 4253 project. The mind boggles at the thought of an A4 on the K&ESR!
     
    John Petley, Jan 18, 2012
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  5. Oakfield

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    I rather think an A4 would be above the axle limit for the line!
     
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    What would Colonel Stephens' ghost make of an A4 at Rolvenden?
     
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    I expect he'd be happy if it was already painted in K&ESR blue, even if he had to change the letters on a tender (or two). He would probably insist it was used only on mixed trains (passengers & freight).
     
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  8. Seagull

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    I'm not so sure it is! The K&ESR can operate anything up to RA8, not sure of the top of my head what an A4 route availability is. Someone will know to save me searching!
     
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    RA9, so 'fraid there won't be a streak on Tenterden bank.
     
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    Thank gawd for that! :lol:
     
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  11. Seagull

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    Just as well, I can't think of anything that looks quite so ridiculous on a branch line! However I think a few people would be surprised at what we can run on the K&ESR, we can certainly operate much larger locos than Austerities!
     
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    Did the K&ESR host 2-8-0Ts in the Colonel Stephens era - Hesperus or similar?
     
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    K&ESR No.4 Hecate, purchased new in 1904, for the Headcorn to Maidstone Extension was a 0-8-0T. It was however only able to run between Rolvendon and Headcorn, as it was above the 10-ton axle load of the Robertsbridge to Rolvendon section.
     
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    Thanks. I never was much good at maths.
     
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