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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 26D_M replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    Does that imply anyone with a standard class ticket is seated in first class?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM

  12. 26D_M replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Is 2253 not yet signed off or limited by crew authorisation? Is 31128 the one Pete Best owns or is that a different 31?

    Jul 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM

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

    Its a shame the K1 isn't quite available yet. If it isn't going to Scotland it would be a very useful engine to cover the Whitby's.

    Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 AM

  14. 26D_M liked SECR 65's post in the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    16-18th October. I have not heard that it will have an extended stay. I suspect the NYMR need it more than the Bluebell do. By that stage in the year the Bluebell services are almost over - and 2999 isn't leaving until the autumn.

    Jul 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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