FAVOURITE LOCOMOTIVES (TRAINS)
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lambrettalad
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FAVOURITE LOCOMOTIVES (TRAINS)
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]
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Cheers Alex
all thoughts are given in good faith but..." You pays your money and takes your choice"

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Dean
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535

A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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DICKIEMINT64
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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]
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jagnut66
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
Hi,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
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.
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......
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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mike.perry
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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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]
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And this one is in the bedroom
My favourite is the GWR 14XX 0-4-2 with an autocoach. This one is at the Forest of Dean Railway[frame]
And this one is in the bedroom
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HarryMango
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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
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David W.
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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.
Don't miss it if you're in the neighborhood.
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moggiethouable
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JOWETTJAVELIN
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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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lambrettalad
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
but you areJOWETTJAVELIN 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.
Cheers Alex
all thoughts are given in good faith but..." You pays your money and takes your choice"

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JOWETTJAVELIN
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
lambrettalad wrote:but you areJOWETTJAVELIN 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.
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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jagnut66
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
Beautiful sight............Without a doubt - LNER D49/1 Morayshire with Teaks.......
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......
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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Dean
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
I melt when I see these:

My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535

A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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 
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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
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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
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lambrettalad
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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Cheers Alex
all thoughts are given in good faith but..." You pays your money and takes your choice"

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Dean
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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![]()
Beautiful.. and I bet you waved at it as well.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
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A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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alexandermclaren
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
Yes a very loyal member and trusted adviser on all things Morris (and more) on tap for us minor fans
Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
You bet I did
it was the railway children all over again - although sadly Jenny Agutter was only there in my mind

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jagnut66
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Re: FAVOURITE TRAINS
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......
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......



