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Tornado

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Leander's Shovel, Oct 20, 2007.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    And in my case it had that effect on a dedicated LMS man.... 8-[ :?
     
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  2. stan the man

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    I quite agree, the lipped version looks much nicer.

    Jim S
     
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  3. rb004

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    Does anyone know if Tornado is actually on display this week?

    Thanks
     
    rb004, Dec 29, 2008
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  4. Yorkshire Exile

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    Yes she is on display.
     
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    I would be surprised if it didn’t have that effect on everyone. She look’s stunning!
     
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  6. rb004

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    Thanks for that. Will probably go for a look tomorrow.
     
    rb004, Dec 29, 2008
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  7. southyorkshireman

    southyorkshireman Resident of Nat Pres

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    Is there a reason for the duplicate set of gauges on the tender?
     
    southyorkshireman, Dec 29, 2008
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  8. Christopher125

    Christopher125 Part of the furniture

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    Christopher125, Jan 4, 2009
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    You on about the brake gauges. There only there to make running tender first easyer on the driver, 6233 has the same thing.
     
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    There is also the tender water level there as a proper gauge rather than the pipe with holes in.
     
    gresleyman, Jan 4, 2009
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  11. Mr Davo

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    Any news of a naming ceremony?

    I presume it will be before the first trains at the end of the month, but I've heard nothing yet.
     
    Mr Davo, Jan 6, 2009
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  12. rough-shunter

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    Nope she will be named in march and will run without her plates for a time. i was disapointed when i heard this as i wanted a shot of them but thats how it is
     
    rough-shunter, Jan 6, 2009
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  13. jimbo

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    News on wsr.org says that she is due to visit the wsr gala at the end of March.
     
    jimbo, Jan 13, 2009
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  14. jay

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    Sounds like quite a line up.

    From www.wsr.org.uk

    "The organising group for the Spring Gala has announced today that, subject to availability, the following locomotives will be working during the event. LNER A1 no 60163 Tornado (this loco will appear at the first weekend 21 and 22 March 2009 only); LNER A4 no 60019 Bittern; LMS no 46100 Royal Scot; GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I; SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton; SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 88; GWR 0-6-2T no 6695; GWR 2-8-0 no 3850; GWR 2-6-2T no 5553; WSR 2-6-0 no 9351. Negotiations are on-going with the owners of a further two or three visiting engines representing the "Big Four". The organising group hopes that this mouth watering line up of engines will get the West Somerset Railway's 2009 season off to a flyer. The leaflet should be available within the next two to three weeks but those who wish to book in advance can do so by downloading the Booking Form or contacting 01643 704996 between 9am and 5pm seven days a week."
     
    jay, Jan 13, 2009
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    Unfotunately not. But she may be coming in June!
     
    jimbo, Jan 15, 2009
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  17. Roosterrory

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    i've heard she is also booked for the first 4 torbays
     
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  18. Steamage

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    Nice rumour, and sounds plausible! What's your source? Not saying you're wrong, just wondering how reliable a witness you are... ;-)
     
    Steamage, Jan 16, 2009
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  20. hughesfowler

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    could anybody confirm if loco is still on display at nrm,

    thanks
     
    hughesfowler, Jan 16, 2009
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