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  1. simon 6233 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 9:36 PM
  2. simon 6233 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 9:35 PM
  3. alastair 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 9:34 PM
  4. Shep Woolley 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 9:33 PM
  5. FJR8642 liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Cummon feel the noise ! On its last weekend of operation on The Churnet Valley, 4079 Pendennis Castle carried a variety of headboards from railtours of yesteryear. The 13.30 departure on Saturday saw an excellent and VERY noisy climb up to...

    850_5416lr.jpg Jun 1, 2024 at 9:33 PM
  6. alastair replied to the thread Saphos 2024.

    Why the curious assumption that "true steam enthusiasts"are only be interested in travelling standard class? There are quite a few "well heeled" and "diner" enthusiasts I can assure you.

    Jun 1, 2024 at 9:31 PM
  7. acorb liked Johnb's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    It’s not really a new build but there is a lot of new metal in it and only a small team raising the money and working on it. A really impressive illustration of delivering the impossible. A big contrast to the last time I saw a Grange in action,...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 9:30 PM
  8. nige757 replied to 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 9:27 PM
  9. Oswald T Wistle 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 9:22 PM
  10. Oswald T Wistle 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 9:21 PM
  11. 46223 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 9:21 PM
  12. Paul42 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 9:21 PM
  13. bristolian replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    As I understand it, isn't the loco new, apart from the boiler, bogie and chimney?.

    Jun 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
  14. MellishR liked Big Al's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.

    The current situation is actually generous not ridiculous. The ORR gave a very early warning about what was required. Presumably this was to acknowledge the fact that what was being required was expensive and therefore the expectation was that...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 9:17 PM
  15. Paul42 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 9:17 PM
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