I was very excited by the H2 groups intention to build aclass E basically visually similar to the class D at York. I was hoping that at its first...
Absolutely agree, was priveliged to see and hear these in the 40s-50s and 60s, but must say that fitted with the extra nostril and larger cowling...
A bit sarcastic, and not slightly funny. From a team dedicated to restoring 35011/21C11, and trying to avoid the pitfalls experienced by 45551...
Absolutely fascinating, looking forward to "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" next.
An interesting coincidence Clan Stewart 72009 was allocated to 30A for a short while in late 1958 trialled as a replacement fot Brits on Clacton...
Not quite sure "coming out of the woodwork" is a good choice of words, how about "keen to help and assist" No offence meant.
Many many thanks for these fascinating updates every one a learning curve for us "amateurs".
What about the 0-4-4 tanks 41900-41909 did they not spend most of the 50's in store, I certainly never saw one in steam, and were they needed in...
You however don't have any such experience............you weren't even born when steam was king What a bizarre statement, human history goes...
No, just quoting from a footplateman who worked from 1924 t0 1961 on what became the Midland Railway, until requested to assist on a punctuality...
Because it is from a footplateman, someone at the coal face, not an amateur, either enthusiastic or dismissive. I would have thought the answer...
For S.A.C Martin and his battle against the flat earthists: Quote: A highlight of one of my drives was when I went up to the engine at KX and...
An excellent effort from a superb crew and class of loco, but think for a moment about the man with the wet shirt and shovel !
60113 Lone locomotive 60501-6 and 60507-60510 nemerically small classes PLUS arrival of diesels Incidentally three A2/3 locos lasted a year...
I am pretty sure it was the 83D Laira men that disliked the Brits, bad view forward, draughty dusty cabs, difficult to fire, etc. Eventually they...
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