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  1. 242A1 replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    Assumption? No, that is the aim and intention. And the progress towards the outcome continues apace. You can hope that the established railway history narrative remains intact. It won’t. Records are not established on a basis of being...

    Jun 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM

  2. 242A1 replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    And when the Americans take the record Mallard becomes the ex World Record Holder. Not so precious and valuable then.

    Jun 6, 2026 at 12:42 AM

  3. 242A1 replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    The fact that the overhaul of Flying Scotsman had to be undertaken twice is no fault of the engine. The people that are and were involved is another matter. Sir Nigel Gresley underwent an overhaul from 2015 and returned in April 2022. This is...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM

  4. 242A1 replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    Some capabilities might have improved but capacity is another matter. Who would you approach to make such a monoblock casting? You would want it defect free and the original design would be in need of examination and adjustment to eliminate any...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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