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26D_M liked Rander's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Email has just gone out from MNLPS that sets out this is not their intention, though the boiler will be given high priority so that Clan Line can use it if necessary. I believe '25's boiler is in pretty good condition.
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Surely MNLPS would have picked another one before now if they wanted only spares? I hope it shows confidence in the future and means overhauls can be planned over a longer timeframe whilst the other loco is in service and earning. Does MN25 have...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Thanks, I just read too much into your words "Be good to see another malachite Bulleid, if only while it's being run in."
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM -
26D_M liked Rander's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
As a SLL shareholder (who amongst other things joined to support the restoration of 35025), I support this proposal - and it has spurred me on to joining the MNLPS as a result. Should be good news for both organisations, and for the loco's future...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM -
26D_M liked 35B's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I have not gone as far as joining MNLPS, but this small SLL shareholder will be writing to confirm support for this. Having joined what is now SLL to support 35022's return to steam, and seen both 27 and 22 sold on, the decision to adopt...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Respecting the correctness of your assertion Tom, my question to Ian is whether 'Wadebridge' will keep the malachite once it is paired with the [rave added] tender currently behind 34072. This being the final series of exchanges involving...
Aug 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM -
26D_M liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
There is news about 35025, as SLL shareholders are being asked to approve the transfer of Brocklebank Line to the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (they own and run "Clan Line"). As 35025 had fallen behind both Sidmouth and Sir...
Aug 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Apologies if I misinterpret Ian but are you implying 'Wadebridge' won't retain the malachite beyond running in with '81s tender? The report upthread drom the Beano said the tender from 34072 will have raves added before pairing with 21C107 so, I...
Aug 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM -
26D_M liked 5944's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.
I got the impression it was the amount of tours WCRC wanted to use it on didn't fit in with their maintenance plan, especially as it would be sent all over the country. 34028 works mainly out of Southall and London starters, 34067 does the...
Aug 18, 2026 at 8:10 AM -
26D_M liked Groks212's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Back in March 1999 80098 ran an evening railtour named The Night Owl, which was a circular trip from Nottingham to Sheffield, (out via Barrow Hiil and return via Dronfield). It was originally supposed to be an ECS run to test out a new spark...
Aug 18, 2026 at 8:06 AM -
26D_M liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
In the Down Main section it says that negotiations with a main line operating company haven't begun yet for 34007, but the hope is that it'll be on the mainline by mid 2028, after spending 2027 running in on the MHR. The SLL feature says that...
Aug 17, 2026 at 10:38 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Would the plans for 2028 perhaps coincide with 34028 being stopped for a boiler swap?
Aug 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
