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SMJ No 1 and Colonel Stephens

It has always been a mystery why the good colonel named this loco 'Morous' when he bought it from the SMJ in 1910 for the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire. One theorist claims it was after a Welsh poet…Continue

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SMJ No 1 and Colonel Stephens

It has always been a mystery why the good colonel named this loco 'Morous' when he bought it from the SMJ in 1910 for the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire. One theorist claims it was after a Welsh poet but frankly, the Shropshire borders aren't that packed with welsh speakers Stephens generally stuck to Greek and Latin classics for his loco names. Apparently, there was also another nameplate at Kinnerley works titled Murous.Judging by some of his letters and memos, Stephens' spelling and grammar…See More
Feb 14
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"Hello Peter, Welcome to our friendly group! Peter"
Jun 11, 2010
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"Hi Peter. Welcome to our happy little group! Andy"
Jun 8, 2010
Peter James Phillips replied to Ian Scott's discussion 'Loco liveries 1903 1923'
"Does anyone know precisely how the Terriers were painted on the EHLR ? Tonks says 'earlier Southern livery' which on first sight does not make sense as the EHLR got them in 1919/20. Could he mean the LSWR sage green that Maunsell…"
Jun 8, 2010
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Jun 8, 2010

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At 18:45 on June 11, 2010, Peter S Lewis said…
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At 19:29 on June 8, 2010, Andy Thompson said…
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