Although not the K1, I have heard a similar whisper of hope from a decades long support crew member for another a non air-braked mainline loco...
I’ve seen it on the Ropley MPD page - not public so you’ll need to join if not already a member. Link below to the specific post of 30506....
The GCR is also running steam this weekend (78018 & 73156) alongside 37714, a Class 101 DMU and Iris, as part of the Heritage Bus Rally weekend.
Don't know if this is the same video std tank mentioned, but here's one posted 30th April, taken 28th April - [MEDIA]
From their instagram today, it mentions that pre-booked footplate rides will be available very soon - I strongly suspect that the purchase price...
I’ll note that even with happy people and looking to be doing ok, lines have potential trouble underneath regarding volunteer numbers. I know of...
In the latest edition of the GCR's "Mainline" I've just received, the Deltic Preservation Society have written that they have signed a 5-year deal...
I don't know the hows/whys, and not speculating, but I understand it ran out of water at West Hoathly and the fire had to be thrown out....
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