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  1. 26D_M replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    I don't believe so Steve, I've heard it said a few times that 75mph will be permitted. Perhaps the owners have had discussions with their vehicle acceptance certification body and made out a technical case as to why 4767 can be treated...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM

  2. 26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Correct, I had a run to the Crewe open day behind it which was just after its 75mph 'trials'. Suffice to say a late departure was more than made up by extensive demonstration of its capability of running at the higher limit! Remains one of my...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 6:53 PM

  3. 26D_M liked Mick45305's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Yes, seem to remember 45231 was a Steam Dreams regular during that time.

    Jun 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM

  4. 26D_M replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Thanks for putting me straight, so about the same time as 5231 was first certified under Bert Hitchen's ownership?

    Jun 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM

  5. 26D_M replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    It's why Stanier created the 5XP after all, longer legs and 3 pots for high speed.

    Jun 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM

  6. 26D_M liked Sidmouth's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    I have a similar recollection . Concern was around extra wear and tear from memory

    Jun 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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