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  1. 26D_M liked JBTEvans's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    Fri 17th 5029 leaves Crewe for the WSR ready for the tour on the 18th.

    Jul 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM

  2. 26D_M replied to the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    That would be an interesting choice, although didn't someone post its off to the WSR for working to Torbay soon? I wondered if 70000 might make its reappearance on the posh job.

    Jul 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM

  3. 26D_M liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    Looks like just Crewe to Hellifield and the ECS from Hellifield to Upperby.

    Jul 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM

  4. 26D_M replied to the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    Is there any clues which legs, if any, will be steam hauled?

    Jul 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

  5. 26D_M liked Sheff's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    Obviously. But then again I’m not in the habit of trekking miles to watch anything go by.

    Jul 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM

  6. 26D_M replied to the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    To watch the "asthmatic figurehead"?

    Jul 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM

  7. 26D_M replied to the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    Isn't 92134 visiting the Bluebell in the autumn? Maybe it will need prep ahead of leaving or have gone early?

    Jul 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM

  8. 26D_M replied to the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    Quite, I don't think the pair of 'choppers' used yesterday have silencers, the passengers will have been assailed. Regardless of the fire risk, my understanding is if a diesel is directly behind a steam loco it has to provide the traction so the...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM

  9. 26D_M replied to the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    "Asthmatic figurehead" is cruel but also perfectly accurate. In defence of WC, I dont think they've ever succumbed to using 3 diesels to assist one steam loco on a charter like Saphos LSL did yesterday ....

    Jul 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM

  10. 26D_M liked henrywinskill's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    Isnt it strange that the 10 year olds seem to respond to the posts though.

    Jul 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM

  11. 26D_M liked Sheff's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    I have every sympathy with @Big Al’s views, I wouldn’t want to be shoved around in a coffin by a diesel with an asthmatic figurehead up front. However, my solution is simple - I save my money and no longer book any tour that involves WCRC.

    Jul 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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