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Steamlined Duchess on the move

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by gilbert, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. gilbert

    gilbert New Member

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    The Steamlined Duchess , 6229 Duchess of Hamilton left York by Rail today being towed by Deltic 55002
    for a visit to the Locomotion (NRM Shildon) along with its matching support coach .

    6229 Duchess Of Hamilton & Deltic 55002 York 21-11-12 - YouTube

    an amazing site to see as it left York this morning.
     
    gilbert, Nov 21, 2012
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  2. Victor

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    Amazing indeed. Does anybody know if it arrived OK?..............those Deltics can get a bit carried away on the racing stretch north of York, it's their old stamping ground. :wof:
     
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    Yes Victor, all went well I'm pleased to say.
     
    Anthony Coulls, Nov 22, 2012
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    No sweat, Them thar Duchesses are used to high speeds.
     
    Steve, Nov 22, 2012
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  5. ADB968008

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    All this talk about 6229 only looking right with its own matching stock..
    nice to have yes..
    looks ok with Maroon mark 1's behind.

    Not sure about the box on the front though :)
     
    ADB968008, Nov 23, 2012
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    Yawn ....
     
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    The loose wild remark HAS been noted. :mmph: :mmph: :mmph:
     
    Victor, Nov 24, 2012
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    Nice shots. A rake of Staniers would be nice but from those shots I'd say the MkII actually jars less than the MkI
     
    MikeParkin65, Nov 24, 2012
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    I need to be careful what I say, I will be in West Yorkshire next week and know how some Yorkshire men like their Deltics :)
     
    ADB968008, Nov 24, 2012
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    Call in to The West Riding at Dewsbury station, BUY THE BEER, and I'll erase your name from "the book". :nod:

    I'd love to see one of those streamlined Stanniers in steam, I never saw one in their heyday.
     
    Victor, Nov 25, 2012
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