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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 4d

Most of these have been repainted since but holy cow did 4144 take the cake with at least 3 different shades!

wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 4d

I'm not sure why pregrouping modellers struggle with liveries; no-one struggles with something as clearly established as GWR or BR green

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! It's the chassis of an early slip eccentric Lady Anne, with the boiler of a 89-95 one and custom bodywork.

There's a plate on the back that says "Fareham Loco Works" but it's a complete mystery who that is or who 'built' it

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 6d

If you look under the footplate, near the cab you might find a serial code - if so, Roundhouse would be able to tell you when it was built and by who! But i suspect they weren't doing this when yours was built

My Jupiter is a bit of a mongrel but I suspect it has the same boiler as yours

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 6d

Not precisely but i'd place it between 1989 and 1995.

Yours has the simpler cab with the straight sides, the older smokebox without rivets and older style cylinders as on the red example below (and from these instructions)

www.roundhouse-eng.com/pdf/locoinst...

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 6d

Love an old school Lady Anne!

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 12d

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
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Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned

The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 21d

"Where do you keep Skarloey and Rheneas?"
The Thin Controller:

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 21d

Fun fact: the one on the right is actually older than the one on the left

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Ant Dawson @railwayhobbit.bsky.social · Aug 23

Manchester Pride over for another year. Another chance to show that steam is for everyone (not just old cis straight white men). The way the crowd cheered and applauded everytime we blew the whistle or make her bark will never, ever get boring.(yes leather daddies do hump coal. lol)

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James C @jamesthec.bsky.social · Aug 1

Mallard Acquired 😺

Choo choo (plush toys of LNER Mallard and GWR Hagley Hall)

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thank you, I am very proud that almost every single one is rare or unusual in some way!

And yes, the SL1 (not mine btw) actually scales really well, It looked a treat with TR coaches unsurprisingly!

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 27

Today was a pleasant day babysitting Fenchurch, would've been nice to actually do some work after getting the engine into steam though!

Only slightly marred cos the railway played host to a racist homophobic twat of a DJ - surely a better figure could've been picked for publicity?

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

There have been various battery locos at different points but Bernard is the first 'permanent' fleet member.

Very old, chunky, heavy, noisy & historically significant, he is practically an honorary steam engine. His main job is to rescue them when they run out of fuel or simply don't want to behave

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The Lawley is the latest steamer to join the fleet

A bespoke model built in South Africa, she has an interesting history but I think she's all too aware! Very stubborn to light up unless she wants to, also HATES points, curves and leaks like a sieve

But she will shape up into a hardworking engine

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

Jupiter's a loco of contradictions. They're based on an 80s Lady Anne but their true origins and builder remain a complete mystery

Stubborn to get going, their growl being akin to a Class 37 - but once in steam, are impeccably smooth, trundling away calmy with any load effortlessly (but noisily!)

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The other unnamed green thing (noticing a trend?) is a Roundhouse Carrie who has been modified in respect to her colonial origins.

Despite arriving in the collection under unusual circumstances, she has proven to be an impeccable calm and well-behaved, if plain engine.

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The unnamed Liberty Belle lives up to her name as being something of a southern Belle (despite being built in Doncaster!).

She is very polite, quite and well-mannered like any Roundhouse loco. If you want a pleasant day out with no fuss, she's your engine!

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The unnamed void defies their origins; for an Accucraft model of a WD Baldwin, they are rather sure-footed, docile, calm and yet have a surprising level of stamina

They stand out a little as a prototypical model but their reliability ensures their place (for now!)

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

Elisabeta is an oddball in the fleet; being CNC machined from a chunk of aluminium, she definitely stands out visually. She does not like to go slow, often seen thundering across at lightning speed

Currently out of service after boiler repairs and awaiting wheel replacement

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

As Of Yet Unnamed Green Thing ended up in the fleet by accident. In spite of their immense chunkiness, and weight, they are a little bit of a speed demon - they will just stroll away with the most ridiculous trains without breaking a sweat.

They will just keep going for ages, little will stop them

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

Dolgoch is being sold so not much to say (she is a lot like her larger sister!)

Osprey is the old lady of the fleet; she wobbles, has incontinence issues but she retains her elegance, hauling heavy loads at a sedate pace. She thinks going backwards is beneath an engine of her standing

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

Mary Prince, an Accucraft Joan and Keith's big tank gf

She's very chunky and large and takes a long while to get ready - but when she does, she is very strong and will just keep going (though she is very loud and keen on announcing her presence to all!)

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The OG, Keith!

He is an Accucraft Edrig and was for over a decade, my only engine. He is rugged, reliable and very friend-shaped, a pleasant and docile fella

He hasn't seen much recent use as he's been due a makeover

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wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · Jul 26

For those of you who know me, you know one of my hobbies is 16mm and I have an assorted fleet of little scrunklies!

For those who don't, here's a thread talking about each one:

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