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21B replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.
That’s shifting the argument on a bit. And disagreeing is fine…makes for better risk assessment. I don’t believe it is impossible to safely despatch a train on a heritage railway even with doors. There are multiple mitigations that can be used...
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:51 PM -
Dan Hill liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
You often hear and see things written in the railway press regarding the losses being incurred by a number of heritage railways, some of these reaching the hundreds of thousands of pounds mark which is quite frightening really, and it isn't of...
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:46 PM -
Steve liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Tornado.
The start of a boiler ticket can be something of a moveable feast, to be agreed between the builder and their insurance company. Just because the tubes are in and it has been filled with water to inspect for leaks doesn’t mean the ticket...
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM -
acorb 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 7:33 PM -
acorb 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 7:30 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I know Marcia is small but I hope Rapido didn't think it was N-gauge :) Wonderful news.
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:26 PM -
60017 liked guycarr360's post in the thread Tornado.
Took 30 seconds on google to find it.... Prince of Wales details | News | Prince of Wales | A1 Locomotives (a1steam.com) For someone purporting themselves as being an expert, your mud slinging does you no favours....
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:24 PM -
Steve replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.
Yep. That smokebox could have harmed that tender behind even though the loco hasn't got a tender behind. :)
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:21 PM -
Matt78 attached a file to the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Barry 163 now at Llwyfan Cerrig.
Jun 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM
