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What happened at the AGM then? Did Peter Guest pass the hat round for a new loco?...
Peter Johnson
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Dec 5, 2006
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A wide-ranging debate took place on future loco policy, and a non- binding vote came down in favour of another KS-type loco, either a "Tattoo" or a "Thames",...
rgcorris
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Dec 5, 2006
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The carriage shed at the old Corris station appears to have taken up most of the building. What rooms were contained within the rest of the building? Thanks, ...
timberlegs51
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Dec 6, 2006
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I've asked the person who knows for a reply to the second part of the question. Re the first, I don't think we have thought that one through yet - they...
rgcorris
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Dec 6, 2006
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... Probably because the loco never gets properly warmed through because it only ever does short runs. The WHR Garratts are much more efficient with 10 cars ...
Peter Johnson
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Dec 6, 2006
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I know that at one time we had hopes of acquiring some block token machines from Malaysian Railways - unfortunately this came to nothing as they were earmarked...
Steve Clarke
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Dec 7, 2006
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I think one of the things that requires No. 7 to water frequently is the size of the pipe which is feeding the water! With the small size of pipe currently in...
Joseph Kennion
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Dec 8, 2006
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Richard Shipman comments as follows - I have a currently open request with the signalling section of the ... them, ... we ... machines ... they were ... ...
rgcorris
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Dec 11, 2006
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David Coleman comments as follows - The Carriage Shed did not extend the whole length of the covered way over the station platform - this was said to be 66'...
rgcorris
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Dec 11, 2006
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Work is underway to address this problem - a plastic tank is now sited inside the original slate water tank and work on piping across the shed will probably...
rgcorris
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Dec 11, 2006
11:17 pm
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Hello. First posting... Yes me too please. Let me know how much and if you can or can't find my address. Thanks Sam Kennion. p.s. can someone tell me hat the...
Samuel Kennion
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Dec 14, 2006
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Anyone who would like a copy of the station drawing should contact David Coleman direct on davidc@... Richard ... http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com...
rgcorris
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Dec 14, 2006
3:39 pm
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Is there a possible water-source at Tan-y-Coed? If there is it may be useful to establish a watering point there. This would avoid having to stop at Maespoeth....
timberlegs51
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Dec 19, 2006
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I Imagine No7 could make the round trip easily on a full tank of water, especially bearing in mind that the old No4 would have done the trip up from...
PAUL SHERWOOD
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Dec 19, 2006
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At a pinch we could always build a tank waggon ! Richard ... be ... reason ... tank! ... at ... frequently ... think ... point ... less...
rgcorris
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Dec 20, 2006
12:27 am
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not a bad idea Richard, I wouldn't fancy being the one who has to hand pump the water from the wagon into the loco's saddle tank though. :-) Paul. rgcorris...
PAUL SHERWOOD
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Dec 20, 2006
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It would be fairly easy to fit a steam operated water pump to No. 7, wouldn't it? It's really too bad that the railway does not have any level stretches of...
timberlegs51
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Dec 21, 2006
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Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to all Corrisites ! Happy steamings in 2007. Richard...
rgcorris
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Dec 22, 2006
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... Diolch fawr, Richard. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year. John & Sylvia Stephens...
JOHN STEPHENS
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Dec 22, 2006
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Thanks Richard, Hope you have a Good Christmas. Wela I chi! Paul. rgcorris <RSG_Corris@...> wrote: Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to all...
PAUL SHERWOOD
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Dec 23, 2006
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Nadolig heddychlon a hapus i chi Hope to see you all next year David Kingman...
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Dec 24, 2006
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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda David Kingman...
corrisbell
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Jan 1, 2007
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I have recently learnt that our original locos were the lowest numbered locos under the BR numbering system.Obviously they still qualify as the lowest numbered...
corrisbell
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Jan 1, 2007
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Yep, along with peak diesel 44004 (the original D4) 'Great Gable' Paul.S. corrisbell <david.kingman@...> wrote: I have recently learnt that our...
PAUL SHERWOOD
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Jan 1, 2007
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On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:00:09 +0000 (GMT) ... I believe it's correct they were the lowest numbered kettles however....
Alan
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Jan 1, 2007
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Morgan's first Corris effort, "The Corris Railway Company", is currently listed on e-bay - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Corris-Railway-Company-History-Book- ...
rgcorris
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Jan 11, 2007
1:59 pm
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Bore da Gyfeillion! I've just read in the new Stema Railway that a narrow-gauge new build Hunslet 0-4-0ST has recently been finished and is for sale. Now,...
Meirion Gwril
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Jan 11, 2007
2:18 pm
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Hello All, This would be the second of the 2ft gauge Quarry Hunslets which Statfold have built. I believe the asking price is round about £120,000. James...
James and Margaret Wa...
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Jan 11, 2007
2:37 pm
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Aah, well - that does seem a tad expensive, I guess..... Thanks for the info!! ... Statfold have built. I believe the asking price is round about £120,000. ...
Meirion Gwril
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Jan 11, 2007
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As a matter of interest, how does that 120,000 pounds compare to the cost of the Tattoo?...
Meirion Gwril
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