Interesting and I'm sure 2857Harry will be reading. When it comes to arranging these events it can be surprising just how few servicable locos...
Given what you have written the obvious question has to be what WOULD have "floated your boat" and made the gala unmissable (within reasonable...
I'm thinking of something a little more cheap & basic as a trial using available discarded containers, available hand tools and PPE, a little...
The test cocks come off the pillar onto which the water gauge fittings themselves are attached. So yes they do get steam/water from the same...
We still throw fuel away in the form of smokebox char which is partly unburnt. Currently this costs money to dispose off site being mixed with...
Corten steel would be a better option without the disadvantages of stainless.
There has been little discussion about diesel fuel costs. I have no direct experience but I am reliably told that the fuel cost for a 3 car DMU...
6990 replaces 2807 which is currently not fit.
I don't think anybody has mentioned DMUs in this thread. They surely are the least cost way of enhancing a mainly steam operated time table whilst...
As a life member of the L&B (that looks like a mistake curently) but with heavy involvement on other heritage railways this weeks incoming email...
Yet as far as I know we are unaware of what has happened to 45110 beyond a couple of rumours of sightings of a sheeted loco on a low loader...
Some might suggest that deals with WCRC seem to carry a clause requiring confidentiality.............
It won't be Blue Peter.
You have from the start of the season in late March until June. I can't see them striking for a solid 3 months....
Its worth pointing out that SVR based locos maintained in operating condition give the SVR flexibility even though particular locos may operate...
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