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The overall outline and configuration of the loco reminded me of one we had seen at Reims station so I was intrigued to read the review. The example at Reims is numbered 140 C 313 but it clearly has a different chimney. According to Wikipedia three manufacturers were responsible for building this class of 270 locomotives over a five year period. The original German manufacturer lost the contract due to the outbreak of war in 1914. Two British companies took over from them. Apparently six of the class are on the seabed off the north Cornwall coast.

Another fine review Doug and interesting insight to what we might see in the future from Bachmann for tender mounted decoders.

Here's the photo of 140 C 313 at Reims:

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QUOTE David, here is a photo for you taken in 2004 of the 140_C_314 next to the 140_C_313 that has been a static display at the Reims station since 1977.

Thanks for that Doug.

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QUOTE That certainly looks like it could make for a good day out - when the sun shines of course!

It's within easy reach of Calais and St. Quentin is on the A26. Anyone such as yourself who lives in Kent and can get an early crossing, could probably have a good day out. At 130 miles from Dover it's too much of a stretch for us

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QUOTE Thanks for that David - Ididn't realise it was that close to home.

and I didn't think to check before we went on holidays. We were staying in a Logis in Coucy-le-Chateau Auffrique for three nights. St. Quentin is about 45 minutes drive north but with not knowing about it we drove to Troyes instead on one of the days. Troyes is nice but it doesn't have stream engines

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That sounds absolutely fantastic.

Thanks for posting it.

David