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  1. 26D_M liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, that was the tightest year - 73082, 80151, 541, 65 all year; 263 for the beginning of the year and 6989 from June. I guess technically there was a period between March and June when only four steam locos were available. The position has...

    Jun 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM

  2. 26D_M liked Jamessquared's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    I agree that there is absolutely no chance of seeing Mallard run close to 100mph in the future. But as a restoration candidate for more modest mainline and heritage line running, I can see a considerable opportunity in having the loco operational...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM

  3. 26D_M replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.

    WC bought the Northern Belle, which is an air braked train. Who knows what their strategy was given WC had and has only 1 air braked steam loco in its fleet, which at the time of acquisition was out of traffic awaiting major boiler repairs. The...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM

  4. 26D_M replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.

    Any steam hauled Belle has a diesel on the back because the stock needs power. If you think 6201 was regularly given its head during its time on the Belle I suggest you look back at old footage. It wasn't exactly 'ex works' for one thing. The...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM

  5. 26D_M replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    The strange part of GC funding 70013 overhaul to include mainline use is what benefit the extra costs bring for a Railway which doesn't currently have a connection to the network. I "assume" 5305LA is still heavily involved with the loco and...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM

  6. 26D_M replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.

    Without disagreeing with the premise of your statement #66 post Alan @Big Al it is nevertheless a strange one to make in this particular thread.

    Jun 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM

  7. 26D_M liked ghost's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    You’re right, I forgot about that change. Thanks

    Jun 5, 2026 at 8:28 AM

  8. 26D_M liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The requirement for every passenger to have a seat is part of the Reg 5 exemption from door locking. Clause 3 (vii) states: " the Company must ensure that passenger loadings do not exceed the total seating capacity available within the relevant...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM

  9. 26D_M replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    GCR I think, as the railway is now custodian rather than 5305LA.

    Jun 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM

  10. 26D_M liked Romsey's post in the thread Colin Gifford.

    My well thumbed copy dates back to 1966. It still provides inspiration to occasionally try something different. Happy birthday to the author and thanks for changing perceptions. Cheers, Neil

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  11. 26D_M replied to the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.

    There was an interview with the NRM in one of the magazines maybe 5 or 6 years back which said the museum didn't make any money from the A3, it all went into a pot from which the custodian had to ensure it was maintained and operated as...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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