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« on: June 29, 2010, 19:46:20 »
I'm just interested as I am involved with a local charity which is having a significant birthday and it would be great publicity to name a local train.
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2010, 21:53:45 »
Feel free to message me the details and I will forward to the FGW▸ (First Great Western) Communications Team and see if they can give me any idea who can?
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2010, 22:05:42 »
Thanks - have sent you email hope this is ok
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2010, 22:13:34 »
Okay, will keep you updated Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2010, 10:08:51 »
43002......needs a new name!!!
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2010, 13:04:44 »
Quote from: dog box on July 03, 2010, 10:08:51
43002......needs a new name!!!

Not a fan of IKB▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) then??
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2010, 14:35:26 »
Hmm.  43003 is Isambard Kingdom Brunel: 43002 is Top of the Pops.  See http://www.hondawanderer.com/HST.htm  Wink
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2010, 15:51:23 »
Ah yes, IKB▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) is indeed 003.

However 002 is not named Top Of The Pops. It was more recently named Techniquest, however this plate was removed during the MTU▸ (Motor Traction Unit) programme.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2010, 21:12:33 »
Quote from: devon_metro on July 03, 2010, 13:04:44
Quote from: dog box on July 03, 2010, 10:08:51
43002......needs a new name!!!

Not a fan of IKB▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) then??
nope 002 and 198 mate
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