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"The last Atlantic...in High Wycombe!"

S.A.C Martin

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Well, Wednesday evening came, and Harry Fielding and Graham Muz of this parish were very kind in letting me come up to the club to use the club's test track after work. I had a very warm welcome from the club members, and enjoyed in particular talking to Graham and Harry about Hinton Parva, which is a fantastic layout to watch. They are terrific people and I will be going back for sure, during the time I have left on my work contract.

 

The main reason for coming up to the club was to test 62822. I was supremely nervous: it would be the first time that my Atlantic has turned a wheel in anger since I dismantled it in its enteriety, changed its motor and gearbox and rebuilt it to the standard seen above.

 

I am delighted to report that, apart from a bit of authentic "wiggling", it behaved itself impeccably, even getting into a race with another member's newly purchased Class 92 in Stobart Rail livery. 62822 won!

 

She ran very smoothly and really looked the part. I was quite surprised - it's the first model I can remember for years that has actually worked first time!

 

There's still a lot of things to add - lamp irons, whistle, tender steps, new oil lamps, a decent coat of weathering and the mixed traffic lining, but for a first time out she behaved herself impeccably.

 

More of the same please, 62822!

 

Until next time.

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Bluebell Model Railway

its a good feeling when you build a kit or rebuild one and it works first time...

 

Shame I couldn't make it that evening, sadly getting transport to the club is proving difficault these days. The atlantic looks smashing, something I've been after for a couple of years.

 

Looks great, glad you enjoyed your evening, Hopefully will get up there with my Observation car eventually.

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St. Simon

Hi,

 

That looks very nice, I must of missed that (and you!), I was up there from about 19:30, so you must of run it before then.

 

Will look forward to seeing you and the Atlantic again!

 

Simon

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S.A.C Martin

Hi Simon,

 

I literally left at 7.30! Had to drive back to Sidcup which is over 70 miles. I'll be bringing it back next week, hopefully finished and with a friend to run in. I'll try and stay a bit longer next time!

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