Nassau65
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The space issue is what has slowed my collecting down to a snails pace over the last few years.I aim to build them all as I get great enjoyment out of it . Only problem is I am running out of space to display them .
The space issue is what has slowed my collecting down to a snails pace over the last few years.I aim to build them all as I get great enjoyment out of it . Only problem is I am running out of space to display them .
Congratulations ` Skipper` , you finally did your footplate experience on the WSR , I just know you will have loved it on Odney Manor , the Manor Class are cracking locos . I bet the run up Crowcombe Bank was a blast and made the old girl cough a bit !! I have my very own Odney Manor on my layout !!Over the last two days I did my best impression of Chuffer.
My ride:
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Cooking the bacon:
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My rides to and from the station, on different days (obviously):
Day 1:
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Day 2 (when I found out I could park in the staff carpark). Yes, its not the Corvette, and its not even the steam loco I was on (its Witherslack Hall), but it makes for a nice photo:
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Q&A:
1) Why on earth didn't you take the Corvette on day 2 so you could park it like that and get an amazing photo?
a) My neighbours would not have been pleased with a 6am Corvette startup. It also made a funny noise for a short while the day before, and I need to investigate before using it more.
2) Where was this?
a) Minehead at the West Somerset Railway.
3) Why haven't you given any more details?
a) I might be thinking of writing an article for Corvette News.
4) You could have at least cleaned those cars!
a) I live the country. As in the real country, with tiny roads, tractors, the lot. Cars stay clean for as long as they drive off the driveway. You can't tell in the Corvette photo, but its really dirty.
Catches the photters out every time when do depart with the drain cocks open . Us drivers love that but as you probably learned on your sessions it an absolute must to clear any condensed steam from the cylinders or you will do serious damage .Yup, they deffo are looking after "Slack Alice". I saw her in steam at the gala and looked really good. Got a photo of her with Mayflower someone, and a video of her clearing out the drain cocks all over a bunch of photographers waiting at the platform with Mayflower - me included