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  1. bristolian replied to the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..

    Talking of 08s at Loughborough, does D3101 have a fuel issue, as it always seems to have a hose running down from the tank on one side?

    Jul 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM

  2. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 30777 to be overhauled.

    Here is today's view of 30777 in the shed and the machining of the valve sleeve ports. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  3. bristolian liked Kylchap's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    I joined a Boscastle shed tour recently. I found it fascinating to see the various locos at different stages of overhaul. You really get an insight into just how much of the work depends on bespoke hand finishing and fitting, as opposed to...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM

  4. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There are Boscastle Shed Tours being offered this coming weekend at Loughborough and an information stand at Quorn in the marquee. There has been further progress on replacing stolen parts and getting the tender brake system finished.

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM

  5. bristolian liked RWJP's post in the thread North Dorset Railway - Shillingstone.

    A quite significant update from the North Dorset Railway: https://www.facebook.com/ShillingstoneStation/posts/pfbid02evRWBhRGcysqDe4nUFhMdcsE6iSb6tW7xGmGi13RoC3NBMj9Fr98sAhY4bZgFrwcl Their PWay team have now successfully connected the track laid...

    Jun 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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