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Copper-capped liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
The Earl going very well at Elford with the Derby starting Shakespeare Express. [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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Copper-capped liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
The extended Shakespeare Express leaves Burton upon Trent with a healthy complement of punters, especially in the dining section. Hopefully this will be another worthwhile experiment by VT. [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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Oswald T Wistle 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 10:20 PM -
acorb liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
It took several years but he now has us fully trained, we are days and his "home" is for nights with plentiful food on an as required basis at both locations. It helps that his two homes are only 40yds apart. Many years ago a stray adopted us...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:19 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
Pretty sure the wheels was from 7325 or at least the spare set for it?
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alts1985 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread KESR 50th Anniversary Gala: 1st - 2nd June 2024.
An excellent day. A timetable that worked well; very friendly, informative and chatty staff, volunteers and others; excellent food provision at Tenterden; and a wonderful display by the very large bumble bees frequenting the fairly small, but...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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Karlh attached a file to 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]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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Copper-capped 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...
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blink bonny 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]
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Johnb replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
Bogie is from Cogan Hall and driving wheels are from 5199. The current tender is borrowed
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Johnb 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]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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Paul42 liked alastair's post in 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.
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ax1709cjm 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]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:02 PM
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ax1709cjm liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
In not the best lighting conditions (they never are on this stretch of the WCML at that time of day). The Earl is seen racing along the gently rising gradient between Stafford and Crewe at Sytch Lane, Mill Meece, with the Mersey Express to...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:02 PM
