At MHR you can see & hear powerful ste
| Approaching Wanders Curve up on 1:80 towards M4M behind #35005 |  |
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Fireman puts a few across the front at Wanders Curve as the gradient steepens to 1:60 |
| Down train on a 1:60 up gradient |  |
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At this point, a mile short of M4M, the fireman will know if he's OK for steam and boiler water level. Or not... |
| Just over the crest is the home signal for Medstead & Four Marks. On the Footplate (Advanced) we're running under 'possession' so can pass this signal ... |  |
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... and on the last run of the day drift through a deserted M4M |
| A short stop at Ropley until shunting movements are completed
at Alresford allows time for this pic of progress with the
wheeldrop shed steelwork
That's Frank Twine in the shiny jacket |
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'Can Pac' about to depart from Ropley for
Alresford on the last down run of the day
Photos: Tony Wood |
am locos working really hard up long steep
gradients
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