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Old 23rd August 2013, 12:23
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You know we all had a grand time as steam was close to being a thing of the past. I am really thankfully I was Born in 1950 and managed to experience the end. Living inLincoln had its advantages especially during the times the ECML was under maintenance and so we would see some grand eastern locos of all classes easing through our city. When the Deltics started to slowly take over from the A4, and other wonderful Pacifics we still had a ball spotting. It was a good time to be a spotter but you had to adapt from steam to diesel. We would bike from Lincoln to Tuxford and spend all day watching the mainline for both Steam and Diesel. Them were the good days and boy did we have fun.
I have last month managed the York trip to see the last remaining A4's and that was very special to me. What a brilliant sight! All six together. ( got some images in the gallery if you wish to view them, and without the crowds)
Anyway guys nice chatting and hope you continue to enjoy your hobby, I do!
All the best
Phil
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