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D1002 liked Sheff's post in the thread Tornado.
Thanks, that’s clearer. So the grey is the wheel flange, which appears to be rather close to the blowdown cock flange which is mounted on the front corner of the firebox.
Jun 2, 2024 at 8:25 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked black5's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[MEDIA] For the record, not the most inspiring shot, but had eyed up the view with the Silver Jubilee Bridge in the background whenever I crossed the Mersey Gateway.
Jun 2, 2024 at 8:25 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked Karlh's post in 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 2, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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Hicks19862 replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Over on the 6880 thread it seems that things are going very well with running in on the G&WSR. Looking forward to seeing it on the NNR
Jun 2, 2024 at 8:02 AM -
Johnb liked black5's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[MEDIA] For the record, not the most inspiring shot, but had eyed up the view with the Silver Jubilee Bridge in the background whenever I crossed the Mersey Gateway.
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
Spitfire liked David likes trains's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[img] 5043 seen at Blunt's Green on Sunday with the run from Stratford upon Avon to Snow Hill.
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:46 AM -
Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.
[ATTACH] With the wonderful Coniston Fells as a backdrop SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works the return leg of the 'Cumbrian Coast Express 1Z42 round the tight curve on the approach to Kirkby in Furness Station back to Carnforth and on to...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM
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Spitfire liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.
34067 at Holmegate Farm near Bootle... [img] Tangmere at Holmegate Farm
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM -
Spitfire liked Johnb's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
I’ve done on train sales for a loco owning group on a few railtours, while fine dining is definitely not the place to find many enthusiasts it is where the money is. The average take on souvenirs and raffle tickets is much higher than in second...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:43 AM -
Spitfire liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
Unfortunately nowadays the enthusiast market it very small. I work at two different heritage railways and at both the enthusiast passenger figures are very small. We are talking 10-15% at the very most of the yearly figures. Even when we host...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:40 AM -
Small Prairie liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The L&B is launching a series of behind-the-scenes videos on YouTube: Episode 1 features General Manager Stuart Nelhams: [MEDIA]
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:40 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked NathanP's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
61306 Mayflower at Kingswear today [ATTACH]
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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H Cloutt replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
I was pleasantly surprised by all the positive comments - it seems that a lot of locals were in support but kept quiet. There was one comment which was a bit negative about the A21 level crossing but other posters pointed out that the delay would...
Jun 2, 2024 at 7:11 AM -
3ABescot liked GBoreham's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Another spectacular 5043 performance as it headed the Mersey Express today; once again full marks to all at Tyseley for another unassisted run with 47773 on the rear just making the Earl even louder...footage outbound from Clive Green just south...
Jun 2, 2024 at 6:59 AM -
3ABescot 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 2, 2024 at 6:59 AM
