Forum: Virtual Railways
23rd July 2010, 18:35
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Forum: Say Hello
23rd July 2010, 18:29
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They used to leave a smouldering cloth in the...
They used to leave a smouldering cloth in the shanty to make everyone go back to work quite often. As engine cleaners we would hide from the foreman playing cards in the firebox.
'Solo' was the most...
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Forum: Say Hello
14th July 2010, 15:59
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Have a look here Alan?...
Have a look here Alan? http://www.steamsheds.co.uk/static/sheds/shed_z842.html
They are seeking information.
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Forum: Say Hello
22nd June 2010, 20:33
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Replies: 26
Views: 14,216
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Forum: Virtual Railways
16th June 2010, 16:38
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Say Hello
16th June 2010, 16:28
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Forum: Say Hello
16th June 2010, 16:26
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Views: 14,216
As I remember, also at Enfield Loco, the clack...
As I remember, also at Enfield Loco, the clack made a thump when closing the steam injector. This was caused by the sudden stop of water passing through the steam injector.
Oh mate, halcyon days,...
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Forum: Say Hello
30th May 2010, 20:25
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Replies: 13
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Just a point which LocoJoe will confirm. It...
Just a point which LocoJoe will confirm. It wasn't Mallard that did the 126mph it was 'Silver Fox' using 'Mallard's plates.
If you did give Alan a wave, he probably wouldn't have seen you, we was...
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Forum: Say Hello
2nd May 2010, 10:49
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Replies: 32
Views: 16,273
Yes thanks Dave. I'm into Flight Simulation now...
Yes thanks Dave. I'm into Flight Simulation now and have been for quite a while. I am one of the original members www.swfsg.co.uk here. The software is so good and accurate that even Boeing now train...
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Forum: Say Hello
2nd May 2010, 10:30
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Replies: 32
Views: 16,273
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Forum: Say Hello
1st May 2010, 22:34
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Forum: Say Hello
28th April 2010, 17:21
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Views: 16,273
Sorry
I fell out with 'LocoJoe (alan) and I am sorry. I cannot now even remember what it was about..........................
Life is too short for that so, apologies mate.
Hope you are well?
I am...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
6th May 2008, 09:59
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Who can remember 'Owen Glendower'? This 'Brit'...
Who can remember 'Owen Glendower'? This 'Brit' had a deeper more throaty sounding whistle and was uniquely different to hear.
I often saw this one at Liverpool St when I was a fireman at Enfield...
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Forum: Say Hello
4th May 2008, 12:07
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Forum: Say Hello
3rd May 2008, 21:03
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Forum: Say Hello
3rd May 2008, 20:56
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Forum: Say Hello
3rd May 2008, 20:40
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,903
Enfield Town Loco and Kings Cross
Hello guys, I just read Alan Pike's story about his railway experiences and thought I would say hello to you all by registering on here.
I was at Enfiled Town from 1957 to 1963 and transfered to...
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