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Jamessquared liked Sheff's post in the thread Tornado.

Here are four comparative images of the evolution of the firebox staying on Tornado’s boiler … 1. As built, shown being fitted in 2007 (note that the loco was operated the following year). [ATTACH] 2. As modified at overhaul in 2015 - note...

MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

I believe one issue that the originals suffered from was that the combination levers were prone to bending - probably not surprising given the lightweight nature of the various rods, it's possible the weight saving went a bit far. A distorted...

Dan Hill liked ghost's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

You think that Jonnie doesn't know that? He doesn't have to publish the figures here for you to (somewhat bizarrely) send to the directors of your railway. Cut the guy some slack, he's doing a great job in very challenging times.

Jamessquared replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

We have a similar practice on the Bluebell - if we run a six coach train of Mark 1s (or carriages of equivalent length) the most northern end doors are locked, and passengers are guided to use other doors to get on / off. All the other platforms...

Dan Hill liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

As 34072 is based at Tunbridge Wells West, we're not paying for it to come and go. The same if for example the Class 33 goes away on hire or when the Jinty last operated.

Robin replied to the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Yes, Leander was last here as a guest in 2010, and of course was a home loco in the 1980s and 1990s (Galatea was also here for some of that time, un-restored and officially as a source of spare parts for Leander!). Kolhapur visited in 1986 and...

thistle5 posted a new thread.

[Jul 26, 2024] Real Ale and Cider Festival (Epping Ongar Railway)

Epping Ongar Railway and CAMRA present the 2024 edition of the Real Ale and Cider Festival. Friday 26 - Sunday 28 July Key features: Buses/Trains in operation from 1000 until late on Friday & Saturday Up to 30 cask beers at North Weald, 24 at...

Forum: Galas and Events

Johnb liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

@Jonnie as well as you not being a fool, you and your small team of volunteers run a medium length, wonderful heritage railway that attracts a lot of visitors and gives a very great deal of pleasure. I've not been there for a fairly short...

Sheff attached a file to the thread Tornado.

Here are four comparative images of the evolution of the firebox staying on Tornado’s boiler … 1. As built, shown being fitted in 2007 (note that the loco was operated the following year). [ATTACH] 2. As modified at overhaul in 2015 - note...

Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

I believe a decision on the Overnight is still to be taken at the moment so I don’t think there’s a confirmation either way. Like with many a things heritage at the moment it’s all balancing costs, and running an overnight service is not always...

Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Bahamas is one I’ve been looking forward to seeing announced for a while. Shaping up to be a very good event :)

Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala 19th-22nd September 2024.

Yes, Yes, Yes! Had hoped Leander may have paid a visit prior to expiry of her ticket, but Bahamas is just as good! Been a very long time since a Jubilee was heard up the valley.