Grasshopper Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Yesterday I had the pleasure of being trainee fireman on "Battle of Britain" class locomotive Sir Archibald Sinclair. See the following links for pictures and history of the man and Locomotive. http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pic2/nigel_kendall_34059b.html http://www.bulleidsociety.org/34059/34059_Status.html http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/loco_operational.html#sira The day was long and hot, and today I'm very achy. A nice pint with the crew at the end of the shift was most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 nice, am not jealous at all!!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Very nice - and I AM jealous!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 I would be happy to exchange my aches and pains with all of you today... This type of locomotive requires a very long shovel, has a huge firebox, and an enormous appetite for coal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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