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Toddington Loco news

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Andy B, Apr 19, 2010.

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    Just a quick update on loco news at Toddington. The big event is that LMS 8f 8274 was dragged round for coal yesterday and a warming fire lit. This is still only a staic test as both valve covers need fitting and valves set. Subject to the neccessary milage running in, the team are confident of making the GWR 175 gala (may 29th - 6th June). 3717 City of Truro is entering the final stages of repainting - think 4965 Rood Ashton Hall and you wont be far out - It looks fantastic - what elso do you expect of a timmins & Co paint job! As an aside Thomas (LMS Jinty) arrived from Llangollen and was steam tested yesterday, making it a bit of an LM theme on shed. With the 3 locos on service trains it was a tad busy! Lots to look forward to in the coming weeks.
     
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    Just seen some pics of Truro... I think I better go and have a wee lie down. As a certain gentleman from Kazakhstan would say, IS NICE! WE LIKE!
     
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    Oh yes, and in just over a week you'll be able to see it up close and personal down at the D.I.D cot. (Sorry, plug...)
     
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    I have been sent a large number of pictures of Truro in her new colours which will go on the website this evening. In the meantime there is a appetiser on the homepage - www.gwsr.com

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    Just in case your wondering, Truro was in stram yesterday to take part in some filming for the BBC1 programme countryfile. I'm told that painting was only completed at 6am yesterday morning!! Thats cutting it fine . . .
     
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    Pictures and news of Truro's BBC1 filming now up on http://www.gwsr.com/ permission was granted for the train to run over the viaduct and hopefully this will be something to look forward to very soon.
     
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