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      Lloyd reacted to Donbogen's post in the thread Hobbies with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Yes eagles were removed WW1 my Grandad did not and he fought Jerry as well the eagle is made of plaster and has a old repair in the past...
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      Lloyd reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread GEC WITTON WORKS with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Evening Despatch, April 1940.
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      Lloyd reacted to mw0njm.'s post in the thread Steam Locos with Appreciate Appreciate.
      The GWR Roundel or 'Shirtbutton' monogram was used on GWR locos and rolling stock during the period 1934–1942. On locos it was in gilt...
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      Lloyd reacted to mw0njm.'s post in the thread Steam Locos with Appreciate Appreciate.
      The Great Western Railway Coat of Arms, also known as the Garter Crest. A garter can be seen surrounding the original coat of arms which...
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      Lloyd reacted to mw0njm.'s post in the thread Steam Locos with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Flush-riveted Churchward 3500g tender freshly repainted at Swindon in 1946. The 'G coat of arms W' indicates the tender will be paired...
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      Lloyd reacted to Morturn's post in the thread Canals of Birmingham with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Yes, you advance the injection timing and with a bit (quite a lot) of luck it will kick into reverse.
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      Lloyd replied to the thread Steam Locos.
      The 12" round emblem is known by many as the 'shirtbutton' emblem.
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      Lloyd reacted to Mark Tooze's post in the thread Hockley GWR Station with Appreciate Appreciate.
      On the plus side there has been a very sympathetic repair made to the retaining wall above where the station entrance was - they have...
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      Lloyd reacted to Mark Tooze's post in the thread Hockley GWR Station with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Got a few more photos in the rain on Saturday - unfortunately I could not get into the site so had to rely on telephoto lens:- There is...
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      Lloyd reacted to Donbogen's post in the thread Steam Locos with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Beautiful im a GWR guy iv never seen this one good to know im not the only Kettle Basher around
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      Lloyd reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread The Wonder Coach - query over James Pollard's depiction... with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Full picture… https://www.meisterdrucke.uk/kunstwerke/1200w/James_Pollard_-_The_Birmingham_Wonder_Stage_Coach_-_(MeisterDrucke-1172387).jpg
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      Lloyd replied to the thread Canals of Birmingham.
      Aren't they the engines without gears, you run it backwardsfor reverse?
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      Lloyd reacted to Morturn's post in the thread Canals of Birmingham with Appreciate Appreciate.
      The picture top life showing Mr Humphries is also showing the infamous Bolinder Diesel Engine. I know them well, and you took your life...
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      Lloyd reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Canals of Birmingham with Appreciate Appreciate.
      (April 1940, Evening Despatch)
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      Lloyd reacted to mw0njm.'s post in the thread Steam Locos with Appreciate Appreciate.
      What type of locomotive is a 'Jinty' and what were they used for ? The term 'Jinty' refers to a specific type of steam locomotive that...
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