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  1. Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

    Just to clarify and set the record straight … The order on DB Meiningen was for two new boilers to a modified design of firebox. The first new boiler was to be fitted to Tornado as part of the overhaul. (The old boiler would then be...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM

  2. Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

    Well I understand from posts on other forums that guards working for TOC are told to avoid confrontation. Think back to the two old folks on the XC service who refused to move from seats that were reserved by a different couple as an example, and...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:37 PM

  3. Sheff liked Sir Ralph Wedgwood's post in the thread Tornado.

    And this first new boiler, effectively No. 2 of 3, is almost 2 years late.

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:18 PM

  4. Sheff liked Sir Ralph Wedgwood's post in the thread Tornado.

    That’s referring to the boiler that was due to be put on Tornado and is now apparently going on the P2. I’m talking about the second new boiler of which all I have seen is a few barrel rolling and the forged firebox corners. You need to check...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:18 PM

  5. Sheff liked MellishR's post in the thread Tornado.

    Hold on! That news item refers to the first new boiler. It also refers to anticipated delivery "this autumn" which meant autumn 2023. That one had been well on the way before they asked Meningen to complete the overhaul of Tornado's original...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM

  6. Sheff liked class8mikado's post in the thread Tornado.

    So if the new boiler was ready to be tubed in September, and given that the Germans have forgotten how to tube a boiler to our accepted practices then; Why isnt it here ? ( Plenty of space at Darlington ? Why wasnt it used in preference to the...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM

  7. ykin01 liked ghost's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway Loco's.

    This video just appeared on Facebook showing S160 No 3278 in steam again. Congrats to all!

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM

  8. Big Al replied to the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.

    Useful info for those unaware. I think everyone except @Oswald T Wistle missed my double edged comment on the NoBelle thread about the same thing.

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:10 PM

  9. ykin01 liked 5944's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    From KESR Facebook page... "After a brief holiday in Devon Marcia is returning home. For the last 61 years the 101-year-old locomotive – one of the smallest operational standard gauge locomotives in the UK – has called the Kent & East Sussex...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM

  10. gwalkeriow liked 21B's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.

    I think that provided that there are no restrictive structures and the line side is maintained the risk is low until the person gets to their waist. I am not a guard, but I have twice halted my train and walked back to have a few choice words...

    Jun 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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