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  1. Jamessquared liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.

    Of course, you can never be 100%, but to start with, the boiler had a full appraisal from a qualified boiler inspector and from that the very least amount of work was identified. New front tube plate and front parallel barrel section being the...

    Nov 10, 2024 at 8:03 PM
  2. Big Al replied to the thread RTC 2024.

    To be honest I'm amazed that shortages of appropriate steam haven't surfaced sooner than this. We can but hope that a few heads are knocked together somewhere and 2025 sees this matter sorted once and for all.

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:55 PM
  3. Big Al liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    [MEDIA] Footage from my eldest and I from the last Shakespeare of the season . The final run through Widney Manor is a thing of beauty

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:52 PM
  4. Duty Druid attached a file to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Sometimes Dear Reader, when like minded souls gather atop the hill on a Saturday morning, it isn't just about taming the troublesome trucks,but the company you're in, and yesterday was one of those days - probably due to it being yet another...

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  5. DavidW liked 5944's post in the thread 50027 main gen repair fund..

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14oiawcH5F/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D6qRAFPbm/ Couple of links from the Class 50 Alliance Facebook page of the lift.

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
  6. DavidW liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Well, that is good news. When might we expect to see a planning application lodged - the litmus test for a real project? And how is it to be financed? Just a couple of links to present WSR projects:...

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  7. DavidW liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    A really grim day in Purbeck from the weather perspective. I wandered up to the station for the last train in quite dark conditions, but happy with a triple reflection, the train light showing the rails, the signalbox lights reflecting on the...

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  8. DavidW liked 46223's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.

    Full dull in Heywood today but managed to get a few shots. :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  9. DavidW liked pwsw5054's post in the thread East Somerset Railway.

    4555 has now arrived back at Cranmore[IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:37 PM
  10. Johnme101 liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.

    Another month has gone and we’ve managed to push things along a little. At LMS at Loughborough they have started to rivet the cab together and this is about 70% complete. The two overhauled lubricators are now mounted on the chassis and we have...

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  11. Johnme101 liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Over the weekend The A Team from The Class 50 Alliance visited the railway to bolt 50027s main gen to the engine assemble the engine and then crane this and the etc / aux gens back into the loco. Another effortless performance from them all....

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
  12. 5944 replied to the thread 50027 main gen repair fund..

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14oiawcH5F/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D6qRAFPbm/ Couple of links from the Class 50 Alliance Facebook page of the lift.

    Nov 10, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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