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That Burrell Gold Medal convertible really is something special! And I'm sure that others will disagree but I feel that Thursford is the best place for it, it's not going to be messed about with or 'tarted up' with new paint thank god!
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Must confess I didnt bother going this year as its the same old same old.
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Still evidence of soot on Victory's footplate, when was she last steamed? Lee
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At least the engines look loved, even the rollers look like someone's given them a once over.
I'd never noticed the odd wheels on that compound roller 11918, are the rears Aveling Barford?? |
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Each to their own.. Jim S |
It is a great place to visit no matter what time of year. I went to one of their Christmas Parties some years ago and spent the whole evening in a corner in deep conversation with Harry Lee and other old steam men. Trouble is, it has changed from the way I remember it in the early 1970s when George would open up the shed about 4pm on Sundays and give a free organ recital in return for a donation to a cancer charity. They were the great days at Thursford.
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I too remember the great days of the 70"s at Thursford.... without doubt the best days and a bit of live steam too.
Jim S |
In my oppinion it is a great shame that the unrestored engines layed around for 30 odd years unsheeted outside before being brought in and given a good clean and polish, just imagine how good they would look if they'd been shedded and kept clean when they finished work.
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