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  1. 26D_M replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    44932 and 48151 idle at 10A?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM

  2. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    True, but if the "train supplier" is a third party it seems like a loophole for WC to attribute the lack of steam loco to something outside the operators control thus negating potential eligibility for refunds.

    Jul 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM

  3. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    No it isn't possible to disclaim liability for a business decision made to suit operational convenience rather than the failure/fire risk sort of "force majeur". It isnt "every endeavour" really, is it? Also who is this "our train suppliers"...

    Jul 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM

  4. 26D_M liked torgormaig's post in the thread VT : White Rose to York and Scarborough - 4/7/26 (revised).

    Inside cylinder GWR locos tend not to have clearance issues - the problem is with those with outside cylinders. On the S&DJR the inside cylinder locos (Pannier tanks and the likes of the 22xx 0-6-0s) were fine but not the outside cylindered tanks...

    Jul 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM

  5. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Enthusiasts pulled by a Tractor beam Peter? [emoji846] I assume this is a short term measure pending the expected imminent resurrection of mk1s?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM

  6. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    ORR to blame again for not letting them use the mk1s without CDL......

    Jul 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM

  7. 26D_M liked torgormaig's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Correct on both counts Diesel (Class 37)haulage for the afternoon train. All passengers are being e-mailed about this. Interesting to see if any Class 37 fans come north for what could be termed West Highland Heritage traction Peter

    Jul 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM

  8. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Does this suggest a planned period of diesel haulage on one of the Jacobite trains or down to one train operation?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM

  9. 26D_M liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    Everyone travelling with West Coast is treated as a "first class" guest! ;)

    Jul 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM

  10. 26D_M replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    We stopped believing "the headcase" a long time ago .....

    Jul 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM

  11. 26D_M replied to the thread Mid-Norfolk Railway.

    Don't know what length it is but wonder if LSL might have room in either Crewe or Upperby?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM

  12. 26D_M liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I don’t think 2253 is quite there yet with some fine tuning still required. Crew competence training hasn’t really started and there’ll be quite a bit of that to do before it will be a regular traffic loco. August is hoped for but I think that...

    Jul 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM

  13. 26D_M liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Oh, forgot about 2253! No, that's 31466 which needs new tyres I believe. 31128 is owned by Nemesis Rail and was on hire last year.

    Jul 7, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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