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26th June 2012, 17:50
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Information/data
Hi all,
I am new to this forum, i am trying to find out any information on the steam locomotive called the ROBIN HOOD 70038. My brother-in-laws grandfather drove this train from the late 50's. to the late 60's. Can anyone help. Thanks Ron 
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26th June 2012, 17:55
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Hi Ron, welcome to the forum.
Click on this link and read about the Britannia class (as they were known). Two of the class are still running around having been preserved. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Standard_Class_7
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26th June 2012, 20:20
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Welcome to the Forum Ron. I see Philip has already told you where to find the information you want.
Best wishes, John H-T.
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. LMS Patriot Group. LMS Carriage Association. Belper Model Railway Group.
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26th June 2012, 20:37
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Bit more for you Ron.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60464967@N05/5688131306/ http://tonystatham.smugmug.com/Train...0004&k=qwSqvk5 http://www.jtallet.co.uk/richard/train_photo2_page.htm http://www.lesdownesphotos.com/photo_1956029.html
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27th June 2012, 08:45
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Hello Ron
Have a look at the Rail UK websight.Follow the links. This sight gives volumes of information of the type you are looking for. Stuart
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27th June 2012, 10:45
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Welcome to the forum Ron.
Glad to see you have been given the info you were looking for. I love the Britannia class and yes there are two preserved examples of the class 7, both working. Hope you enjoy All the best Phil
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#9
27th June 2012, 13:26
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Welcome to the forum, Ron. A basic history of 70038 can be found on this link:- http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.p...038&loco=70038
Regards, 62440.
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