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Old 17th August 2009, 08:26 PM
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Thats the same as what i thought.
ps. My ash pan fits like that.
Mine Isn't, but soon will be .

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Old 17th August 2009, 08:28 PM
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Wow, did he make a mess of that, couldnt find the drain cocks ?

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Actually I had sufficient fire to climb the hill with the damper closed and, a tight fitting damper always leaves white vapour; according to respected and reliable sources, that is the ideal way to ascend a hill?

You've got to be there to cock it up?
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Old 17th August 2009, 08:29 PM
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Mine Isn't, but soon will be .

Wasting coal
And water.
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Old 17th August 2009, 08:30 PM
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Looked and sounded good though, but then again it is a Burrell
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Old 17th August 2009, 08:36 PM
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And water.
Yes but I get that for free...
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Old 17th August 2009, 08:51 PM
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Yes but I get that for free...
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Actually I had sufficient fire to climb the hill with the damper closed and, a tight fitting damper always leaves white vapour; according to respected and reliable sources, that is the ideal way to ascend a hill?

You've got to be there to cock it up?
So all the other engines on the run got it wrong as they did not have large amounts of "white vapour" comming out of chimneys

Cant afford to go to this show !!!!! only £90 for 4 days and 40miles of travel !!!!!

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So all the other engines on the run got it wrong as they did not have large amounts of "white vapour" comming out of chimneys

Cant afford to go to this show !!!!! only £90 for 4 days and 40miles of travel !!!!!

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Your words not mine; I said "according to respected and reliable sources, that is the ideal way to ascend a hill.
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So all the other engines on the run got it wrong as they did not have large amounts of "white vapour" comming out of chimneys

Cant afford to go to this show !!!!! only £90 for 4 days and 40miles of travel !!!!!

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Well said Scoobie ! The money is handy but we have been to events where there is no cash incentive and thoroughly enjoyed them.

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