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Flying Phil 近期的活动

  1. Flying Phil在主题 Windcutter Wagons 内上传了附件.

    I was able to get one picture of the "all grey" rake, which had three brake vans (one was used for the "Brake Van Experience") whilst it was at Loughborough. [ATTACH]

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  2. Flying Phil 回复主题: GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.

    This event saw a "First" with two Windcutter rakes running. If anyone has a picture showing both in action, could they send it to the Windcutter team (via NP) if they are happy for us to use it (- with suitable acknowledgement). I believe...

    2026-10-05 , 13:19
  3. Flying Phil 回复主题: Windcutter Wagons.

    The Gala went very well and the five visiting "small" engines were very well received. There were Two Windcutter rakes running which was a "First" and makes our efforts so worthwhile. I have seen a couple of pictures on line, but have not yet got...

    2026-10-05 , 10:33
  4. Flying Phil 回复主题: Windcutter Wagons.

    On another website, the question was asked about how much does a Windcutter wagon cost to overhaul. So I put together a rough costing by saying a new floor uses about £700 for new steel sheet. But there is also about 40 cutting discs and 80...

    2026-10-02 , 13:09
  5. Flying Phil在主题 Windcutter Wagons 内上传了附件.

    Another workday has seen the new fixed end straightened ready for lifting back into position for the final fettling and welding in place. We used a straight piece of section and "G" clamped it with multiple clamps, then the temporary brace has...

    DSCF0304.JPG DSCF0305.JPG 2026-10-01 , 11:02
  6. Flying Phil 回复主题: 76077.

    Thanks for these regular updates.

    2026-09-30 , 10:56