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  1. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Another first for the Windcutters! [ATTACH] This wagon went up to Leeds to have its wheel tyres "turned" to a correct profile. When it was unloaded I was told that it was actually shunted briefly onto NR rails so the first time a 16Ton Mineral...

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  2. Flying Phil replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM

  3. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    One of the jobs that has taken a lot of time and effort has been the front tender brakeshaft. This is similar to the rear one seen in post #351. The brass bearings were worn and so new ones would need to be made, this highlighted that the shaft...

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  4. Flying Phil replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I do like to see the details of the correctly oriented screw heads with the slots nicely lined up! Both on the cab number plate and the splasher beading....impressive.

    Jun 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM

  5. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Thanks pmh, I think I had got a bit confused with the TL initials in my notes - they obviously are Transrail Leamington - not TfL. Presumably, as Transrail was based to the West of the country that's why those two wagons got stranded in...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 3:36 PM

  6. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    One of our next wagons for overhaul is B573403. This came from Leamington in 1995 and had been in use by Transrail (or Transport for London?)? It is interesting as the sides had the usual cut outs halfway up to prevent being overladen when...

    DSCF0092.JPG Jun 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM

  7. Flying Phil replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Hi Phil Thanks for that, we will be renumbering #702 as B590067. It was in regular use up to 2022 I believe as it was FTR and Pad Examined in 2021 and 2022 with the other wagons in the running rake. However it was noted as a "Poor Floor" and so...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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