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  1. 26D_M replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    At the risk of veering into the "Transparency .... etc" territory, that depends on the marketing. If one of the selling points is "travelling in the style of the steam era" but the plan is to use 1970s Inter City coaches I would consider there to...

    Aug 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  2. 26D_M replied to the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    Well, Riley's decided against overhauling 5212 on economic grounds but have committed to restoring 5163 as the "new" third five so that perhaps gives an indication of what relative expense is required to turn 5212 round. Presumably all the main...

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM

  3. 26D_M liked 60044's post in the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    Do you think it will be quicker overhaul 45212 than the others that have already been started? Not sure I agree!

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM

  4. 26D_M replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    Perhaps unrelated but in the same issue Rail Adventure is advertising for mainline qualified steam drivers which is an indication of a new steam TOC in the offing, presumably using Eastern Rail Services modern stock though.

    Aug 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM

  5. 26D_M liked steamingyorkshire's post in the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    90733 and 5775 are currently being overhauled. The Jinty was extracted from Oxenhope earlier this year for assessment. The S160 is also been assessed.

    Aug 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM

  6. 26D_M replied to the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    Isn't the WD on the way to being overhauled and I thought the 8f had been extracted for assessment not too long ago?

    Aug 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM

  7. 26D_M replied to the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    Of course it will have been properly maintained during the loan but it has also been heavily used, as would be expected to extract the maximum commercial benefit from the contract. Stand to be corrected but I don't believe 5212 actually went back...

    Aug 16, 2026 at 8:59 AM

  8. 26D_M replied to the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    Trackside mag has a piece about 45212 this month. It has been off-leased and returned to its owner due to the business case for another overhaul by the recent custodian not being viable. Includes quotes from Mr Riley himself alongside a much...

    Aug 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM

  9. 26D_M liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A “like” for that would feel wrong, but thank you for the explanation; and my heartfelt sympathy for your situation. Tom

    Aug 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM

  10. 26D_M liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Post of the day.

    Aug 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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