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Forum: Say Hello 18th March 2014, 09:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Posted By Bookman
Photo from "STEAM" museum at Swindon

I took my family with me to Swindon and we all took photos. It was a great day out and I had a few good pics for my press release - see attachment.

Thanks again for your help and advice.

Tony
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Forum: Say Hello 14th January 2014, 14:27
Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Posted By Bookman
Smile Problem solved!!

Hello again!

I rang (sometimes personal contact is more effective) the Steam GWR museum at Swindon and they have graciously agreed to mount a Red Dragon headboard on a suitable engine for me. I...
Forum: Say Hello 13th January 2014, 08:05
Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Posted By Bookman
Thank you Tony and Richard. I shall pursue your...

Thank you Tony and Richard. I shall pursue your suggestions. I will let you know if I have some success.

Regards

Tony
Forum: Say Hello 11th January 2014, 15:59
Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Posted By Bookman
Where is The Red Dragon

Hello! I know this is the train rather than the engine, but I have a need to find a "Red Dragon" engine. I have recently finished writing a book called "The Boy Who Caught The Dragon" and have...
Forum: Say Hello 3rd August 2009, 15:44
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Hello Swisstrains Thanks for the useful...

Hello Swisstrains

Thanks for the useful info. I've had a look at the sites you mentioned and I agree with the one that says there could hardly be a better name for a steam engine than The Red...
Forum: Say Hello 3rd August 2009, 15:31
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
MY favourite station must be Bridgend. My cousin,...

MY favourite station must be Bridgend. My cousin, a real railway enthusiast, once told me that there used to some of Brunel's original line (the wider gauge) at one of the sidings at Bridgend.
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Forum: Say Hello 2nd August 2009, 09:02
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Hi John (Swisstrains) Thank you for that point...

Hi John (Swisstrains)
Thank you for that point about the Red Dragon in the 50's and 60's. Do you know where I might look to find a photo of the engine from that period - or would it have to be a...
Forum: Say Hello 1st August 2009, 14:45
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Hi Tony (TRP), Thanks for your comments. I have...

Hi Tony (TRP), Thanks for your comments. I have found a couple of really good pics of the Red Dragon in the gallery. I should have looked there first, but I'm a bit new to this and I'm still finding...
Forum: Say Hello 1st August 2009, 09:26
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Hi G6 UXU Thanks for your welcome. I notice...

Hi G6 UXU
Thanks for your welcome. I notice that you include a photo. Although the engine does not display a "Red Dragon" banner across the front, are you saying this is one of the engines that...
Forum: Say Hello 1st August 2009, 09:24
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Hi DSY011 I'm sure you are right about...

Hi DSY011
I'm sure you are right about Badminton. I've tried some searches on Google which suggest that the land belonged to the Duke of Beaufort, who seems to have scooped up a lot of land in south...
Forum: Say Hello 31st July 2009, 20:39
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Thank you for all the welcomes. I'm looking...

Thank you for all the welcomes. I'm looking forward to my time with you.

Thanks especially to DSY011 (The Old Git, Sid). that sounds right - I will try to explore that further, if only for...
Forum: Say Hello 31st July 2009, 12:19
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By Bookman
Question Hello, I need help with a book

I'm writing about my childhood in Wales. I remember in the 50's travelling to Paddington with my father who pointed out a small station (in England, of course, possibly in Wilts or Somerset) where...
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