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hyboy liked D6332found's post in the thread The dying embers.
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May 18, 2024 at 10:41 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Given the particular feature of this trip, I would hope that, in the above situation, they will reschedule rather than run with a diesel.
May 18, 2024 at 10:41 AM -
Maunsell man liked clinker's post in the thread Tornado.
Having 'been there' on several occasions I don't suppose that the A1SLT are any happier with the situation than the rest of us are, It's not like the donations and pledges are being spent in the pub, there are many factors in play that 'No-One'...
May 18, 2024 at 10:38 AM -
free2grice replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
I can understand why the question was asked. If I were travelling towards the rear of the train to Plymouth, I would prefer the train not to be turned at Plymouth thereby ensuring that I was closer to the locos on the return. <BJ>
May 18, 2024 at 10:37 AM -
Britfoamer replied to the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
Hi James - first thing to note is all but one of the loco's are planned to face south, so tunnel exit shots from Winchcombe station bridge are limited, south bound tunnel exit shots are possible but not easy in my view. There are two good bridges...
May 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM -
black5 liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Woodland Wanderers are usually hauled by a double engine as the loco does a Mountain Spirit followed by a WW or vice versa. This is because the turn around for the Mountain Spirit is quite tight. There is a second diagram on peak days that uses...
May 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM -
Big Al replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Does it matter? Just be happy that you will have jam on the scone without expecting cream on top as well! :)
May 18, 2024 at 10:23 AM -
Big Al replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Given the current situation this looks to me like one of few unassisted steam trips on the main line if you discount Clan Line's regular outings with the Pullmans that are beyond the pocket of most 'average' people. The fact that it is advertised...
May 18, 2024 at 10:22 AM -
Mark Thompson replied to the thread Southwold Railway.
"I am a lawyer" The last refuge of a scoundrel.
May 18, 2024 at 10:20 AM -
Britfoamer liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
Maybe they had a character limit and felt forced into creating a shortened portmanteau...
May 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM -
simon neate replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Excellent! Does anyone know if they will turn the whole stock around laira or just the locos? Just thinking standard class at the back the whole day.
May 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM -
5098 replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
Well yes, it could, but why? That would be two unnecessary moves when the loco is already facing the right way for chimney-first running from York.
May 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM -
meeee replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Woodland Wanderers are usually hauled by a double engine as the loco does a Mountain Spirit followed by a WW or vice versa. This is because the turn around for the Mountain Spirit is quite tight. There is a second diagram on peak days that uses...
May 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM
