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  1. David likes trains replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    Times for Saturday's tour: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:DDG/2024-06-22/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=TY

    Jun 18, 2024 at 9:15 PM

  2. Daddsie71b liked Copper-capped's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    Keep up the good work Jonnie. Your attitude towards communication is refreshing!

    Jun 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM

  3. Daddsie71b liked Steve's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    It's quite common in the heritage railway movement for volunteers to be involved with more than one railway. Usually there is a main railway at which they volunteer more frequently. Many of those that do that see a day on their 'other' railway...

    Jun 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM

  4. Flying Phil liked J Rob't Harrison's post in the thread 567 Victorian 4-4-0 New Build.

    A very, very upbeat and encouraging newsletter this evening. Aside from the construction news, the key takeaways are the formation of a driving wheels/ crank axle/ trailing axle/ springs fund ('any and all donations gratefully received') and...

    Jun 18, 2024 at 9:10 PM

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

    Here are four comparative images of the evolution of the firebox staying on Tornado’s boiler … 1. As built, shown being fitted in 2007 (note that the loco was operated the following year). [ATTACH] 2. As modified at overhaul in 2015 - note...

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  6. MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    I believe one issue that the originals suffered from was that the combination levers were prone to bending - probably not surprising given the lightweight nature of the various rods, it's possible the weight saving went a bit far. A distorted...

    Jun 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM

  7. Dan Hill liked ghost's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    You think that Jonnie doesn't know that? He doesn't have to publish the figures here for you to (somewhat bizarrely) send to the directors of your railway. Cut the guy some slack, he's doing a great job in very challenging times.

    Jun 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM

  8. Jamessquared replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.

    We have a similar practice on the Bluebell - if we run a six coach train of Mark 1s (or carriages of equivalent length) the most northern end doors are locked, and passengers are guided to use other doors to get on / off. All the other platforms...

    Jun 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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