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acorb liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Just wanted to say what an outstanding event the Supporters' Day was last Friday - well worth the railway membership subscription in itself. I had utterly brilliant runs with the 50 and the Pannier and a very good one with the Hall. Sadly had to...
Jun 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM -
acorb liked 5944's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
They'll certainly be cooked afterwards!
Jun 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Big issue on the Saturday was the sheer number of trains in Porthmadog yard. 134 needed to access the water column before taking out the WHR train, but couldn't physically get there. Cue a big shunt to try and clear a route, but until that...
Jun 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM -
acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread Bahamas.
The different air / vacuum (air pressure in reverse) are compensated by the use of bigger cylinders for a vacuum system so equalising the brake effort. A vacuum brake can be just as effective as an air system although slower acting, hence the...
Jun 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Bahamas.
You either run it a block behind or put it on the back, still need to staff and fuel it. This is no different for the last 20 years though, which is when EWS withdrew their last dual braked locos. Both West Coast and VT risk assess trips and act...
Jun 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Bahamas.
Out of interest, why do you think this? Granted the experience with Vacuum brakes is becoming more limited, but that is different from a ban? Surely as long as a train can be demonstrated to be stopped effectively, the method is not really a huge...
Jun 22, 2026 at 1:28 PM -
acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Have you not heard of responsibility? Thank goodness that you're not an airline pilot ;) <BJ>
Jun 22, 2026 at 1:20 PM
