New blood from Reading

New blood from Reading

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19 March 2018 at 08:05 #346690
Graeme Parker
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Hi

I've inherited a 2 1/2" gauge DYAK loco a few years ago and finally decided something needs to be done to it and to have it running.

I have visited my local society and they have been tremendously helpful and welcoming.

I am finding I have more spare time now so this looks like an interest I wish to grow.

Anyway, I'll be posting questions (some probably 99% stupid) soon.
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19 March 2018 at 08:05 #40288
Graeme Parker
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19 March 2018 at 17:40 #346736
Chris Evans 6
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Welcome along Graeme, enjoy the hobby.
19 March 2018 at 18:09 #346737
Brian H
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Welcome Graeme and remember, there are no stupid quesions only occasionally, stupid answers!

Brian
19 March 2018 at 22:31 #346774
Anonymous
Welcome to the forum Graeme.

I've sent you a PM.

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20 March 2018 at 12:09 #346823
Neil Wyatt
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Welcome to the forum Graeme.

Neil
20 March 2018 at 12:15 #346825
Bazyle
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Lucky you decided to live in an area where the club actually has a 2 1/2 track and quite a nice location in the summer. Just look out for a 5in loco speeding up behind you and trying to overtake.
Best to start with a boiler test to see if it will need replacing. That will be the decider whether to continue or retire it a display model.
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