FAVOURITE LOCOMOTIVES (TRAINS)

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lambrettalad
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FAVOURITE LOCOMOTIVES (TRAINS)

Post by lambrettalad »

I love the old Great Western trains like this one,i'm lucky to live within a short drive to Tyseley sheds,I took this at the last open day[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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GWR or LMS for me. Went to the Jubilee celebrations at Tyseley earlier this year and was mesmerised by the size and power of the Duchess of Sutherland and the Princess Elizabeth. With my surname being Peckett I do have a soft spot for the little industrial engine.
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

Post by DICKIEMINT64 »

G.W.R Tank engines are a favourite of mine.4566 Small prairie is seen at Bridgenorth on the Severn valley railway in September this year.Out of interest they have a minor 1000 saloon on display at Highley museum 'The engine shed',anybody know any history of this car?[frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame]
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I love the old Great Western trains like this one,i'm lucky to live within a short drive to Tyseley sheds,I took this at the last open day
Hi,
I love steam too, so I looked Tyseley up on the web as I hadn't heard of it before and I'm glad I did, as it seems to be worth a visit, although it doesn't seem to be open very often.
For anyone else who may be interested the next open day is on the 22nd & 23rd June, they open at 10.00am, although the car park is open from 9.00am and that's when ticket sales commence.
Adults are £10, children under 15 are free.
Tyseley Works is on the A41 (Warwick Road) just outside Birmingham (for those who don't already know).
Something for next years diary............
Best wishes,
Mike.
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My favourite is the GWR 14XX 0-4-2 with an autocoach. This one is at the Forest of Dean Railway[frame]Image[/frame]
And this one is in the bedroom
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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jagnut66 wrote:
Hi,
I love steam too, so I looked Tyseley up on the web as I hadn't heard of it before and I'm glad I did, as it seems to be worth a visit, although it doesn't seem to be open very often.



Back in the day :D B/ham branch held their rally at Tyseley.....it was good

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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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On this side of the pond, I've had the pleasure of two trips on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado.
Don't miss it if you're in the neighborhood.
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Mallard.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

Post by JOWETTJAVELIN »

Don't want to be pedantic but a train is made up of locomotive and rolling stock. An engine on its own is simply that or more correctly a locomotive.
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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JOWETTJAVELIN wrote:Don't want to be pedantic but a train is made up of locomotive and rolling stock. An engine on its own is simply that or more correctly a locomotive.
but you are :D
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Without a doubt - LNER D49/1 Morayshire with Teaks.......

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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

Post by JOWETTJAVELIN »

lambrettalad wrote:
JOWETTJAVELIN wrote:Don't want to be pedantic but a train is made up of locomotive and rolling stock. An engine on its own is simply that or more correctly a locomotive.
but you are :D

:P

Bulleid Q 1 - a fine beast if ever there was one.

8F and 9F class

Horwich Works narrow gauge locos, most of which were sadly scrapped.
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Without a doubt - LNER D49/1 Morayshire with Teaks.......
Beautiful sight............ :D
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, being flatted, polished and put back together again, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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I melt when I see these:


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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Whilst waiting at a local level crossing just before Christmas, and on my way to get a much deserved Chinese after a hard day on the Morris, I saw this pull through slowly :D

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LNER Class A4 4488 Union of South Africa (60009)

It was on its way back to Kings Cross after pulling a 'special' to the Lincoln Christmas Market - my thoughts immediately turned to a very experienced engine and Morris driver from North of the border who posts a bit on this forum :D

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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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FAB
Cheers Alex
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brucek wrote:Whilst waiting at a local level crossing just before Christmas, and on my way to get a much deserved Chinese after a hard day on the Morris, I saw this pull through slowly :D

Beautiful.. and I bet you waved at it as well. :D
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Yes a very loyal member and trusted adviser on all things Morris (and more) on tap for us minor fans

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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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You bet I did :lol: it was the railway children all over again - although sadly Jenny Agutter was only there in my mind :lol: :oops:

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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS

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Out of interest is Mallard still in working order or is she just a static exhibit these days?
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, being flatted, polished and put back together again, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
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