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  1. 26D_M liked Romsey's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    As I understand it, recent FTR exams have placed extra stress on examination of spark arrestors, ash pan sprays and cinder tightness of the ashpan. After all that , it just needs a sharp brake application and a few hot sparks off the brake...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM

  2. 26D_M liked Sheff's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    I can’t imagine anybody of sound mind expecting steam to run right now.

    Jul 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM

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

    Indeed, though the operator, as "engineers", would be cognisant of the potential effect you describe of towing a steam loco in light steam 'dribbling' hot cinders randomly onto the trackbed. So NR regional controllers mandate a towed steam loco,...

    Jul 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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