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  1. sgthompson liked nige757's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 seen passing through Oxenholme, 86259 with the tour passing Benson Hall Farm, 34067 rounding the corner from St Bees and passing through Nethertown towards Sellafield then climbing out of Dalton with plenty of assistance. [MEDIA]

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM

  2. sgthompson liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    I don't usually "do" the Cumbrian Coasts and I hadn't planned to do so today. This morning I had a job, to print two photographs, simple you might think . . . think again! The photos, that reside on Mrs W's phone had to be printed a specific...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM

  3. crusader612 liked Johnb's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    I’ve done on train sales for a loco owning group on a few railtours, while fine dining is definitely not the place to find many enthusiasts it is where the money is. The average take on souvenirs and raffle tickets is much higher than in second...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:38 PM

  4. Johnb replied to the thread Tornado.

    The one on Clan Line is located at right angles to the rear driving real, I suppose they couldn’t do that on Tormpnado because of the tight clearances

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:22 PM

  5. Gav106 replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    So 6880 acquired the spare wheels from the SVR. These were then found to have defects in them, and back when 6880 were planning to go mainline they decided to swap them with 5199s set so it wouldn't restrict them.

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:18 PM

  6. Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    Had a very enjoyable day with round trips behind both the Grange and Saint. 6880 ran like a sewing machine with very little effort needed to shift a full 8 coach load. This is clearly a very powerful loco which will be popular and useful across...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:12 PM

  7. Steve replied to the thread Tornado.

    It needs to be at the low point of the boiler so it is going to be at the bottom of the throat plate. It’s a key operated valve so has to be accessible. That limits where it can be fitted

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM

  8. Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 seen passing through Oxenholme, 86259 with the tour passing Benson Hall Farm, 34067 rounding the corner from St Bees and passing through Nethertown towards Sellafield then climbing out of Dalton with plenty of assistance. [MEDIA]

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:09 PM

  9. Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    I don't usually "do" the Cumbrian Coasts and I hadn't planned to do so today. This morning I had a job, to print two photographs, simple you might think . . . think again! The photos, that reside on Mrs W's phone had to be printed a specific...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  10. Mick45305 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    [ATTACH] With the wonderful Coniston Fells as a backdrop SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works the return leg of the 'Cumbrian Coast Express 1Z42 round the tight curve on the approach to Kirkby in Furness Station back to Carnforth and on to...

    CCE 34067 3 NP.jpg CCE 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 1, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  11. Mick45305 liked sgthompson's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 at Oxenholme, Nethertown and Dalton Bank. [MEDIA]

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  12. Mick45305 liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 at Holmegate Farm near Bootle... [img] Tangmere at Holmegate Farm

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:07 PM

  13. Mick45305 liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    5043 at Dutton Viaduct and just about bringing the sun, great sound as she restarted from the junction and powered over the viaduct. [MEDIA] [ATTACH]

    Mainline-1.6.24-'Mersey-Express'-1.jpg Jun 1, 2024 at 11:07 PM

  14. Mick45305 liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    The Earl waits to get away from the Stafford set down on its return working from Liverpool. [ATTACH]

    IMG_6772.jpg Jun 1, 2024 at 11:07 PM

  15. Mick45305 liked GBoreham's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    Another spectacular 5043 performance as it headed the Mersey Express today; once again full marks to all at Tyseley for another unassisted run with 47773 on the rear just making the Earl even louder...footage outbound from Clive Green just south...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:07 PM
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