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Published: 2016-07-13 13:44:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 1067; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 0
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Former London, Brighton & South Coast Railway E4 class 0-6-2T 'Birch Grove', running as the scrapped 32577, coasts into Sheffield Park station on May 31, 2005.Related content
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Shame about Birchgrove,from what i heard it dropped it's fire bars or something
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Oh I hadn't heard that. That's a pity.
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This shot is very reminiscent of a cross between the second and third scenes of the old Thomas opening. Even the first two (three?) coaches look very much like Annie and Clarabel.
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Thanks for faving! I have to admit to not being a Thomas aficionado but I think I see what you mean!Β
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You would almost think that engine was an E2 from the angle.
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Yes you would, and of course, both being LBSCR they came from the same stable. I hadn't thought about until you mentioned it, so thanks for the comment. Pity they never saved an E2.
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That just gave me an idea. Do you think it would be possible to modify a spare E4 into a new E2? After all, they look alike. It can't be too hard.
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E4: 0-6-2T
E2: 0-6-0T
The trailing wheels would have to be removed and the wheelbase centered or elongated for stability, because if the drivers were in the same spot, the rear end of the running board would be too long (like Ivor the Engine's). However, if the entire rear end of the engine itself were to be shortened until it reached the last driving axle, it would end up looking more like Reginald Payne/TV series Thomas than a real E2.
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It's a great idea except there are no spare E4s! It would mean a new build - but easier than Tornado!
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I'd start the campaign. But I don't have a Patreon. Also, I live in the states.
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I wouldn't be surprised if someone over here hasn't already had the idea! Bad phraseology I know.
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What is phraseology?
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Well sort of bad wording on my part!
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Thanks Nick! Appreciate you faving!
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Yep no problem.
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Nice shot Andy i see you even managed to get the driver to look at the camera
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Thanks Mick! It's amazing what you can achieve by shouting 'Oi'!
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[dressed up like a train conductor] Choo choo! Whoo whoo! All aboard!! Tickets Please.Β Β
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Congratulations! You got the job!Β Β
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Thanks, pal. A job of being the conductor, huh?Β Β
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Absolutely mate but you have to buy your own flags and whistle!Β Β
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Okay. I got some. Now I'm ready.Β Β
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Right away then Guard!
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All aboard! Tickets please.Β Β
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Stand clear of the doors!
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The guardsΒ used to shout that on the old swing door stock in case anyone was in the way!
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Ya gotta be as old as me to remember that!
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Okay. I love train with buffers. Actually I love British steam trains better than American ones.Β Β Β
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Well each have their own great features 
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'Cos I missed all the big American steam in action. I would have been about 7
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Big American Steam in action?Β Β
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Well yes steam operations in the USA ended in the late 1950s / early 1960s and (had I been born in America) I would have seen it. Instead, I was born in the UK and saw the end of British steam.
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Okay. Sorry to hear that.
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Well I guess you can't help where you're born.
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Yeah, guess you're right.
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