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Steve_S
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| That's a spectacular model! When I lived in Edinburgh I used to drive across the road bridge every day to get to work, and the view of the rail bridge never ceased to amaze me. They knew how to build things in those days, for functionality and looks... and to last! |
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Mamodman123
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Joined: 19 Jul 2006
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Location: Midlands, UK
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:07 am Post subject: |
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| Wallace wrote: | Thanks for all the comments. It's really appreciated.
He got to see them today, and was real happy 
Chris, thanks for the links and info. I thought my Dad said Firth on Forth. Turns out I didn't listen, and came up with that 
He would love to see any pics you get 
Nick, I asked him, and it took about 8 days of 5.30pm to 4am. He is retired and has trouble sleeping  |
He's a meccano genious mate! Like that crane he built once!
Has trouble sleeping? nothing like you then mate 
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Wallace
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Location: New South Wales, Australia
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: |
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LMFAO. No trouble here sleeping. I could do it anytime
I told him that today.
I said "when I am your age, I'll be sleeping those hours plus some"
He rolled his eyes.
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CCairns
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Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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I did not photo the 'North Briton' as the weather forecast was very poor, but have just returned from an interesting day last Sunday, travelling on the 1st steam special, and waiting for the 2nd to go over the bridge.
So here's some photos of the Bridge for your father Wallace.
The Bridge is well used, and here is some movements whilst waiting for the steam special. First a First Scotrail Class 170 'Turbostar' 3-car DMU.
A National Express East Coast Inter City 125 (or HS125) with 2 Class 43 Diesel units & 9 Mk 3 coaches. Similar to your Australian XPT.
A Virgin Trains Class 221 'Super Voyager' (the tilting Voyager) 5-car DMU.
Southbound working with a First Scotrail Turbostar connected to a First Scotrail Class 158 'Express Sprinter'. That is 158863, which is on-hire from First Great Western, and carries the former Wessex Trains 'Alphaline' livery, with a First Scotrail sign stuck on.
And of course the reason for my visit, K4 61994 'The Great Marquess' crossing the Bridge northbound.
Hope your father enjoys these.
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Wallace
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Location: New South Wales, Australia
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Chris, those are great photos.
Thanks very much for posting them. It's really appreciated.
I'll get a chance to show them to him over the next few days.
Cheers
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