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Old 16th September 2008, 08:37 AM
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that model fowler road loco looks might big as does the burrell anyone have any more info on the size scale etc??
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Old 16th September 2008, 09:22 AM
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Both are half size.

The Fowler weighs 2 tons 17cwt in working order. On its road trailer.it is 50kg under 3.5 tons.
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Old 16th September 2008, 09:55 AM
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thanks for the info

looks morethan that when you hear the weight quoted on some half size engins!!!........

really like the design of the roof with the driver don't see many fowler's that size about

nice set up to have, as mentioned in other threads easy to move store and transport
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Old 16th September 2008, 10:48 AM
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big thankyou to all involved in the rally once again was a fab wicked, and glad the sun decided to shine on the weekend.
meet some nice people there.
roll on next year.
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Old 16th September 2008, 02:57 PM
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We all had a great time too. Excellent event, well done to the rally comittee and all involved.
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Old 16th September 2008, 07:18 PM
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Well done to the Beds club for organising the rally. I had a brillant time there with my engine, looking forward to next year.
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Old 16th September 2008, 09:08 PM
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For me, I thought that the site was far to spread out and required so much walking to get anywhere.

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Old 18th September 2008, 05:54 PM
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For me, I thought that the site was far to spread out and required so much walking to get anywhere.

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And you had a 'buggy' most of the time lol
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Old 18th September 2008, 09:18 PM
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I went on the Sunday and took the inlaws who had never been to a steam rally. It was also there 40th wedding anniversary. They had a great time, as i did too. well organised and plenty of different engines I hadnt seen before. Will be trying to get in with my Marshall next year.
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Old 20th September 2008, 09:25 AM
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My family and I had a fabulous time - albeit without engine. A massive thank you to Paul, Lin, Mark and Sarah and their team of merry guys and gals for all their hard work, organisation and hospitality.
Roll on next year!!!
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