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  1. 2TANX liked jamesd's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.

    Presumably the timing on Tangmere being so out is down to a stretched chain (s)? Is that a simple fix? Is there scope to tighten the chain or is it a case of replacing it? Wikipedia says the following so presumably all preserved Bulleids have had...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:35 PM

  2. Romsey replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

    Just for clarification, it's the driver who should report any vegetation obscuring a signal or speed limit sign on a RT3185 form. If the obstruction is bad, the obstruction should be reported to the controlling signal box. Cheers, Neil

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:32 PM

  3. 26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.

    I don't think West Coast can afford for Tangmere to have any downtime at the moment! So long as it moves and makes steam that is probably sufficient for them!!

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:25 PM

  4. Daddsie71b replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    Jonnie, you could have had a £6 billion turnover, but you still made a £14k loss

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:25 PM

  5. 26D_M liked Big Al's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.

    That climb was memorable with 11 on that would not normally be allowed to go to Dorchester with a Class 7 unassisted. But the diesel failed, Pete Roberts was driving and Tangmere was in good nick so the rest, as they say, is history. If I recall...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:25 PM

  6. Romsey liked Steve's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.

    Yep. That smokebox could have harmed that tender behind even though the loco hasn't got a tender behind. :)

    Jun 17, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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