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   On 23.12.17 18:39, Steve F. wrote:   
   > On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:21:06 +0000, "hounslow3@yahoo.co.uk"   
   >  wrote:   
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   >   
   >>>> It certainly will need to be, considering the current local options;   
   >>>> AIUI, the 72ts is pretty much on its last legs in any event.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> The 76ts would be feasible only if the ROW undergoes a regauging. They   
   >>>> would also possibly need to retrofit tripcocks on the rolling stock,   
   >>>> which would mean going into the undercarriages and installing pilot   
   >>>> valves -- time- and labour-intensive.   
   >>>   
   >>> What's a 76 Tube Stock?   
   >>>   
   >> Glasgow.   
   >   
   > Ah, is that what they're really called or just blagged from LUL?   
   >   
   Good question, the answer to which I do not have.   
      
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