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Gladiator 5076s letzte Aktivitäten

  1. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.

    Would appear so. Quite a lot of fuel expended for such a short move really. Does at least imply it is still having some form of steam involvement though, which surprises me really.

    8 Juli 2026 um 16:38
  2. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    No idea on what 2253 burns. But an article in one of the mags about the VOR said it cost twice as much for a return trip with the one converted to oil, as a coal powered trip. The cost being "offset" by the reduced fire risk.

    8 Juli 2026 um 15:33
  3. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    34072 and the DMU today. No idea about tomorrow. Hopefully steam as it is anniversary day

    8 Juli 2026 um 14:45
  4. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Post #7634 covers the tech stuff well. As I mentioned earlier I believe only one of the 31's has full mainline approval. I also suspect these days the ORR prefer not to have locos coupled and uncoupled in third rail areas, not sure what the non...

    8 Juli 2026 um 11:01
  5. Gladiator 5076 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Crikey! All I said was that it seemed to be a long way from Strawberry Hill to Alton! ;) Tom

    8 Juli 2026 um 10:54
  6. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    There are really not of locos to hire that would meet the needs of the NYMR are there?

    7 Juli 2026 um 23:07
  7. Gladiator 5076 gefällt Daddsie71bs Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Shocking waste of water, next they will want some to drink ;););)

    7 Juli 2026 um 23:04
  8. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    Can people cancel? I thought the T &C's refer to possible diesel substitution.

    7 Juli 2026 um 17:58
  9. Gladiator 5076 antwortete auf das Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Obviously H & H and NR think not.

    7 Juli 2026 um 17:29