If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Search Results

Search Again
Page 1 of 10
  1. DismalChips
    Post

    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    If I were Rishi Sunak and sensitive about my height, as he is known to be, I would personally avoid standing next to absolutely massive machinery...
    Post by: DismalChips, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. DismalChips
    Post

    LMS Hughes Crab 42859

    It was the word "remains" that I was wondering about. To me it implies "no further use".
    Post by: DismalChips, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. DismalChips
    Post

    LMS Hughes Crab 42859

    Spotted this on Facebook over the weekend: '11305' with the... - Zac Hinchcliffe Railway Photography | Facebook By "remains of 42765's boiler" do...
    Post by: DismalChips, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  5. DismalChips
    Post

    Flying Scotsman

    At a guess, so the potential custodians and/or their representatives can verify its condition for themselves? Over a pit or similar, maybe. And...
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  6. DismalChips
    Post

    Flying Scotsman

    And when we see the white smoke coming out of the chimney we'll know they've chosen one?
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. DismalChips
    Post

    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    I kind of fall probably less fiercely in the same position. Heritage rail has to have a market beyond enthusiasts in order to survive, and what it...
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  8. DismalChips
    Post

    Class 503 EMU

    Perfect example, did a lot of great work but wasn't ultimately sustainable. And I don't know what the answer is, closing down a really good...
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 19, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
  9. DismalChips
    Post

    Class 503 EMU

    I think it all comes back to the problem with electric traction generally of: great, but what do we do with it then? Heritage lines can't run them...
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 18, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
  10. DismalChips
    Post

    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    Historically accurate or not, blue in one shade or another always looks good on a steam loco, I find.
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 14, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. DismalChips
    Post

    RTC 2024

    Whatever it is, here's the move from Carnforth: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U66060/2024-03-09/detailed
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
  12. DismalChips
    Post

    RTC 2024

    Dang it, I'd been hoping for 34067, I've never seen a Bulleid at full pelt on the stretch of WCMl that goes past my house.
    Post by: DismalChips, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
  13. DismalChips
    Post

    Current state of 45593 Kolhapur

    Was it not given 34073's boiler?
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 28, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  14. DismalChips
    Post

    4920 Dumbleton Hall

    Now look here. Are you impugning the reputation of the Sun, the Sun no less, for scrupulously honest journalism?
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 27, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  15. DismalChips
    Post

    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    It's got a copper-capped chimney, what more could you want?
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 26, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  16. DismalChips
    Post

    Jubilees (plus other off topic meanderings which includes cats, stone roses and commers)

    Am I correct that most of those parts still exist on 45699? I'm sure I read that somewhere.
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  17. DismalChips
    Post

    LMS Hughes Crab 42859

    Is that autocorrect or a nickname?
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 8, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  18. DismalChips
    Post

    The Midland Pullman

    Possibly, although I think they're broadly catering to different markets - the Jacobite to families who want to have a ride on the Harry Potter...
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
  19. DismalChips
    Post

    The Midland Pullman

    Good news, I reckon. Partly because it's nice to see more HST stock preserved, partly because despite my initial reservations, I think the Pullman...
    Post by: DismalChips, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
  20. DismalChips
    Post

    Flying Scotsman

    You like to imagine this story making its way to the highest echelons, and the Prime Minister deep in a bunker somewhere making plans to try and...
    Post by: DismalChips, Jan 25, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
  21. DismalChips
    Post

    Flying Scotsman

    Oh come on, everyone knows this is arrant nonsense. They're 9Fs and they're in Box Tunnel.
    Post by: DismalChips, Jan 25, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
Showing results 1 to 20 of 190 Next >
Search Again
Page 1 of 10