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Chris86 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
For those keeping up with these things, there was fresh news from Rolvenden yesterday. Knowle is back down on it's wheels, although it's a 2-2-2 at present. It was due to have it's cold boiler inspection today. Some parts being made externally...
May 3, 2024 at 7:24 PM -
Chris86 liked goldfish's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Such a shame, I’d love to see the Q1 running again, it must be over 25 years since it last turned a wheel in anger… I don’t know what it’s like to fire and drive one obviously but it always felt like it was the right size for the Bluebell (albeit...
May 1, 2024 at 10:45 PM -
Chris86 liked 5944's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
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Apr 30, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 92219 on the move?.
92240 as well - but that is now being overhauled. Another question is how fit to run an out of use tender is. If the loco previously had time in traffic and has been withdrawn, you’d assume that the tender itself may need work (refurbishing axle...
Apr 30, 2024 at 12:38 PM -
Chris86 liked class8mikado's post in the thread 92219 on the move?.
Had a quick shufty at the SR article and what struck me about the 'sensible' tender build plan was that a perfectly good replica tender would be the result, but not one that a VAB would pass for running on NR, which isnt a problem for a 9F. Got...
Apr 30, 2024 at 10:59 AM -
Chris86 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread 92219 on the move?.
A decent contract ought to cover such things. I suppose by the time the loco is nearly ready maybe some suitable tenders currently in use might be looking for an engine in steam to attach to.
Apr 30, 2024 at 10:55 AM -
Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.
The Bluebell Railway has put GWR Toad brake van 17908 (built 1913) up for sale - see https://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/wagon/17908.html The notes (from Facebook) say “For disposal into further preservation only. Brake van will not be...
Apr 29, 2024
