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TURKISH 8F'S & YANKIE TANK LOCOMOTIVES.

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 50044 Exeter, May 28, 2010.

  1. Cambrian55

    Cambrian55 Member Friend

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    Re: TURKISH 8F'S

    It's called 'waxing lyrical', certainly not cringe worthy.

    "Wax Lyrical … talk in a highly enthusiastic and effusive way"… seems about right to me.
     
  2. Anthony Coulls

    Anthony Coulls Well-Known Member

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    45170 on the sidings at Shildon as of now
     
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    How long will the 8f be at Shildon?
     
  4. Anthony Coulls

    Anthony Coulls Well-Known Member

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    6 months William, we will move it inside next week if all is well.
     
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    46118 Part of the furniture

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    Anthony: Is it going on display in "as received" condition, or after a cosmetic wash and brushup?

    Thanks

    46118
     
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    martin butler Part of the furniture

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    could you claim it for the nation Antony, after all there isnt any 8f,s in the national collection
     
  7. Anthony Coulls

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    Thanks both - it is privately owned, so not part of the collection, and it will go display "as received" - which is surprisingly good condition really when you see it close up.
     
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    That definately made sure that I'm going to Shildon at some point this month. (while I still have some cash!)
     
  9. Neil_Scott

    Neil_Scott Part of the furniture

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    What's the narrative the NRM are going to use for it?
     
  10. Anthony Coulls

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    Wartime, export, steam survival into the 1980s, the enthusiasm for steam driving folks to bring locos to the UK after a long working life on the continent etc. It will be displayed coupled to the Warflat carrying a Crusader tank.
     
  11. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I hope we'll get some photos in due course Anthony.
     
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    guard_jamie Part of the furniture

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    Perhaps this NRM-stay would be an opportunity to tell at least in part the story of the LMS men (one of whom was R. Jarvis, of Bulleid-rebuilding fame) who went out with the locos during the war and the amazing work they did? (As told pp.18-19 Issue 145 of Heritage Railway). The bravery and sacrifice of civilians in wartime is often overlooked (with the exception of our withstanding the blitz).
     
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    I'll try to blog it as soon as I can Ralph, yes. Got some shots in the sun yesterday, real difference to today's downpour.
     
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    Friday 14th January about 12.30pm before shunting on to the sidings
     
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    Re: locomotives abroad

    Isn't it?

    Fantastically meaty looking machines with all the Turkish paraphernalia on them!
     
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    Re: locomotives abroad

    You got me going for a minute, it has been confirmed by a mod that it was in the 32424 thread by mistake. It must been moved back here before you read it.
     
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    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    I can only see the top half of the loco, but as remarked before, it does look in remarkable condition.....
     
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    I suppose storage for many years in a hot dry climate has preserved the "exterior" fabric of these engines, but the serious stuff starts when the eventual restoration gets underway and an assessment of the internal condition takes place, particularly in respect of the firebox.

    Maybe however the purchasers have been there, given that they possibly had a choice, and went for the "best" examples?

    ....Ideal loco for the likes of the NYMR....
     

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