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Flying Phil's Recent Activity

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

    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...

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  2. Flying Phil replied to the thread 76077.

    Thanks for these regular updates.

    Sep 30, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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

    Yesterday saw some more detailed NDT testing on the boiler. This is still on the flat wagon south of Quorn Station. [ATTACH]

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

    Following the Beer Festival there has been a shunt at Rothley and the rail crane was brought next to B560676. On Wed the C&W team were able to hoist our new fixed end for a trial fit. [ATTACH] It is very close but one of the stanchions has...

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

    Hi Miff and jnc Not to fear I will only be posting text and pictures when construction starts...my IT skills are very limited!

    Sep 25, 2026

  6. Flying Phil liked Miff's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    And I’m looking forward to following Flying Phil flying over the factory flyover :) (now where’s my coat?).

    Sep 25, 2026
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