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26D_Ms letzte Aktivitäten

  1. 26D_M gefällt Dan Hills Beitrag in dem Thema Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    In the Down Main section it says that negotiations with a main line operating company haven't begun yet for 34007, but the hope is that it'll be on the mainline by mid 2028, after spending 2027 running in on the MHR. The SLL feature says that...

    17 August 2026 um 22:38

  2. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    Would the plans for 2028 perhaps coincide with 34028 being stopped for a boiler swap?

    17 August 2026 um 18:16

  3. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Yes, I remember mid 90s a night time run of some sort was a mandatory aspect of the certification process for that visual indication you describe. Prior to the 'Dawlish Donkey' season 1450 was at Bury and went out round the [pre Metrolink] Oldham...

    17 August 2026 um 17:40

  4. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema 45212 goes mainline.

    The timing is probably the nub of it. Clearly WC expects to be able to resume vac braked train operation which will mean both its own loco fleet and the K1 will be back in the mix. Although at the time the 5163 deal for a fourth 5 was struck, the...

    17 August 2026 um 17:33

  5. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Well if part of the loaded test run function is to test spark arresting mechanisms, doing so during a designated high fire risk period would be quite .... brave.

    17 August 2026 um 15:36

  6. 26D_M gefällt Big Als Beitrag in dem Thema Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    For locos based in the area that is definitely the obvious option. Not certain why a Plandampf style, one train up-one train back, steam service isn't on offer daily in the summer. Sadly, the most appropriate rolling stock isn't available. Well,...

    17 August 2026 um 15:28

  7. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema 45212 goes mainline.

    You could well be right in that the downturn of demand came on unexpectedly because at the time 5212 was withdrawn 12 months or so ago the noises were that it would be turned around immediately for use 2026 onwards. Clearly the projection [for 4...

    17 August 2026 um 15:26
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