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  1. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    Thats the nub of it Steve. I missed out (?!) on the Super D but from what I've been told by mates who had "the pleasure" it was something of an acquired taste .... As you say, something can happen even on "the best" of locos to spoil the day but...

    2 Iun 2026 la 08:54

  2. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Jacobite 2026.

    Indeed, what I meant was that WC had said, initially, the Jacobite wouldn't run unless an exemption was issued by ORR. I took that to mean the firm didn't have the means to operate the train in the way they, and passengers, wanted to without some...

    2 Iun 2026 la 08:06

  3. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui acorb în subiectul Jacobite 2026.

    The only barrier to them operating was West Coast themselves, who declared the operation uneconomic. There has never been any reason the Jacobite couldn't run if a compliant method could be found, that happened last year and has now happened...

    2 Iun 2026 la 08:00

  4. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui Scrat în subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    In reality, is any steam engine great to work on, I don’t think it is confined to just GWR locos, lol… Removing the inside valve and piston from a Bulleid pacific whilst cramped under a smokebox takes some beating when it comes to crap jobs on...

    1 Iun 2026 la 20:28

  5. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Jacobite 2026.

    It is a welcome development, no doubt about that, particularly as it no longer seems the question of an exemption being issued is a barrier to the operation.

    1 Iun 2026 la 19:22

  6. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Jacobite 2026.

    The only conclusion one can really draw from the recent developments is that there is a commercial basis for resuming the trains. In that sense WC seem to have found a way to operate which alleviates the previous cost pressures that made the...

    1 Iun 2026 la 18:49

  7. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Jacobite 2026.

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/hogwarts-express-jacobite-steam-train-returns-to-fort-william-mallaig-line-two-months-late-8651844 "Monday’s service is believed to have been reserved for passengers pre-booked with tour operators, with...

    1 Iun 2026 la 18:08

  8. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui ChuffChuff în subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    72xx in particular, I think you are looking for a long and very straight line. I have a suspicion that they will be less useful than people think when it comes to running round...

    1 Iun 2026 la 17:58

  9. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui 2857Harry în subiectul SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    4150 has been steamed today for first time in Pres. Boiler inspector visiting tomorrow

    1 Iun 2026 la 16:23

  10. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui Jamessquared în subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    No, I missed it (in footplate terms). Tom

    1 Iun 2026 la 16:14

  11. 26D_M a răspuns la subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    Nice shot, a rare treat away from LHR. Did @Jamessquared get to sample it though?

    1 Iun 2026 la 15:19

  12. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui John Petley în subiectul Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.

    [ATTACH] You're not misremembering, Danny. Branch Line weekend 2010.

    42085 Deans Farm crossing.jpg 1 Iun 2026 la 15:17

  13. 26D_M a plăcut postul lui 73108 în subiectul Brighton Belle update.

    All style and no substance. Just right for the punters it's aimed at. And it's another former BB car with most of its real history stripped out for today's champagne and canapes set. Yes, I see the irony in that comment, but it would be nice if...

    1 Iun 2026 la 14:37
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