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  1. Jonnie replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    34072 is based at Tunbridge Wells West, we're not paying for it... Would you like any other things clarifying that you feel are odd?

    Jun 17, 2024 at 11:13 PM

  2. Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Tornado.

    Better hope in due course they fit then ;) Tom

    Jun 17, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  3. Chris86 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 11:08 PM

  4. Woolley replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

    These photos are probably the reason the nymr didn’t want to operate to Whitby during the diesel gala and I no they aren’t on the nymr but who can blame them for wanting to play safe and keep the problems in house?

    Jun 17, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  5. Chris86 liked Sheff's post in 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 11:07 PM

  6. Woolley replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

    I do suspect this is the reason the nymr di ok

    Jun 17, 2024 at 11:03 PM

  7. 26D_M liked 8126's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    When Wadebridge was making some rather syncopated beats a few years ago I seem to recall the culprit was wear in the 3:8 rocking lever pivots, which were accessed by taking up the (concrete) smokebox floor. Not a five minute job to put right....

    Jun 17, 2024 at 10:47 PM

  8. Walker replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    The point still stands, you won’t get £10k extra spend off that vistor, especially as it’s supposedly home based and there for one weekend. Like I say, if it’s externally sponsored then that’s different and I see the logic.

    Jun 17, 2024 at 10:45 PM

  9. The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    That weekend is in fact the 3 day Summer Steam Gala.

    Jun 17, 2024 at 10:39 PM

  10. johnofwessex liked Miff's post in 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 10:39 PM
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