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Published: 2014-06-20 21:51:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 2972; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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GWR 49XX 'Hall' class 5972 'Olton Hall' in WCR maroon with BR late crest-
Well, what else could be expected for the first fully 'fleshed out' submission of my 49XX drawing?
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A hall with BR crimson livery. Kinda makes sense.
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I thought you said you weren't going to do the 4900 Class? Well, at least you said that so as to not have to make a Hogwarts Castle. At any rate, this class is a welcome addition. 
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I think I recall that XD I maintain I will never do Hogwarts Castle - but Olton Hall, clearly yes
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Thanks
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At least you can see them clearly on your base one. Must be a lot of work doing these!
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Great Work!, It will be unusual seeing Olton Hall in GWR/BR Green, I'll never forget the first time I saw her in red when Harry pushed his trolley through the brick arch onto the platform and walked around the corner, Olton Hall looked spectacular with smoke and steam billowing everywhere, all shined up and polished, The chime whistle sound effect was a good choice for the Hogwarts Express even if it's not the right whistle for a GWR locomotive, I've gotten used to seeing her in red since her paint was never changed.Β
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I've kind of developed an aversion to seeing her in BR green now, so hopefully she'll retain the crimson / maroon for a number of years yet. I haven't watched the films in years, but her real whistle is a bit weak
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I've heard her real whistle in videos on Youtube, In some of them the driver gives it a good loud blast, Why is her whistle a bit weak?, Does it need replacing?. Her whistle didn't sound too bad in your video, She gave a good departure out of York, but she sounded very squeaky pulling out, Is it just me or does she need oiling up/new parts or is that noise normal?, I've never heard any other locomotive squeak like that
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She's just worn out
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Well when she returns after her overhaul, I'm sure she'll sound as good as new. Most people probably won't recognise her after her repaint. Β Here's some brilliant photos of her taken recently from her railtourΒ www.flickr.com/search/?sort=daβ¦
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She's not going to be overhauled for a long time
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I know, but I hope they do a good job when she's eventually overhauled
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