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I can't chose just one!

I would like a Deltic either 55003 meld or 55007 Pinza, or any decent Peak or a class 25 or 89001 (yes the Electric one) or a class 76.....

 

Seriously I would like 9013/55013 The Black watch, It always seemed to hold something special to me - Probably because it spent so much time in the works that whenever I did see it It always seemed like the first time - I would have to stop being superstitious first though :)

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Leek & Manifold 2-6-4T

 

Or

 

UP Big Boy

 

Or

 

UP 4-12-2

 

Or

 

SP AC-12

 

Or

 

C&O H8 Allegheny

 

Or

 

PRR T1

 

Any one I would be happy with, although with the last five it might be cheaper to run a second-hand 747.

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I'd have a GCR class 3 (LNER F1) in Robinson condition. Such an engine would be ideal for shuttling up and down 95% of preserved railways and would therefore be both useful and (very) pretty. Ideally there would be a nice set of 4 and 6 wheel MS&L coaches to go with it...

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Im glad as far as ive read, no one has said Flying Scotsman!

Kristian

 

Thats because we all know there's not enough money in the world for her!! :D

 

I would have a 37/4 in LLB, and have two driving trailer vehicles and four other (one would be the buffet) vehicles from a couple of 442's to use as a Push-Pull rake.

(I'd keep the unused vehicles from the 442s as strengtheners when required.)

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Difficult one, probably a GWR 57XX 0-6-0T with the later style cab, they seem to me to have a very buisness-like look about them.

 

My other choice would be Merddin Emrys from the Festiniog, if I felt like something smaller.

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Can I add more to my list?

 

LMS Stanier Black 5 No 4767 in 1951 condition (with double chimney and stephenson valve gear, BR Early Crest)

 

BR Standard Class 2 2-6-2T

 

LNER Gresley V3 in BR Brunswick Green

 

BR Standard Class 8 Duke of Gloucester

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It would be a steamer for me, and, from experience in maintaining, repairing and prepping the things a 2 outside cylinder jobby is essential - none of that dangly stuff in the middle. It would have to be a Standard I think, easy to maintain and 10 minute prep. My favourites are Cl5s and Brits.

 

 

Um, can't decide, I'll take both please.

 

 

Thank you.

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HI!

 

For me it's a toss up between 57 602 Restormel Castle - the first loco my family & I associated with the Night Riviera service, or 221122 Dr. Who which was the first train my youngest knew the name of (every Virgin Voyager we saw for a few years, regardless of being a 220 or 221, he would shout out 'Docka Oo!')!

 

Sentimental in their own way!

 

Charles

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If I could afford the maintenance costs I would go for a 9F - Evening Star would be good! - or a Peppercorn A2.

 

If it had to be a diesel, a Peaks, such as "Great Gable" would be magic as I love the machines and GG is my favourite Lakeland peak.

 

Jeff

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