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green five liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The lack of manual labour for the fireman would be a huge advantage, and to a lesser extent not having the fire hole doors open too. I guess the rest comes down to insulation and ventilation.
Jun 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM -
green five liked LMS2968's post in the thread Bahamas.
The different air / vacuum (air pressure in reverse) are compensated by the use of bigger cylinders for a vacuum system so equalising the brake effort. A vacuum brake can be just as effective as an air system although slower acting, hence the...
Jun 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM -
green five liked Johnb's post in the thread Bahamas.
Technically fitted with an air pump and combined brake valve for working air braked trains, the engine and tender will still be steam braked. I understand that the air pump will be located out of sight between the frames rather than under the...
Jun 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
green five liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Hopefully the cab doors have been painted too! [ATTACH]
Jun 23, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
To be honest, I wonder how many willing passengers there will be in any case - I don't think being in a carriage at 38C is massively pleasant for what is supposed to be a pleasure trip. (I notice that the SVR and GWSR have opted to close mid...
Jun 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I was on Camelot today, and it was fairly hot, though not unbearable - though next week will be worse. An interesting point about open-cabbed locos, particularly 65, but I suspect the same applies to 2999 (I haven't been on it). When it is very...
Jun 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
green five liked neildimmer's post in the thread Wabtec Doncaster Sir Nigel Gresley 150th Anniversary open day 20th June 2026.
I visited the open day this morning at Doncaster in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley Pride of place was 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, though in a very awkward position for photos [ATTACH] Also 60103 Flying...
Jun 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Not my photo, but Sharpthorn going home after the High Weald steam rally. Since the location of this photo is Fletching, it looks like a slightly circuitous route was chosen - it's certainly not on the shortest route back! I think it is the same...
Jun 19, 2026 at 8:43 PM -
green five liked Chris86's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Great to see, one of preservations "forgotten" locos finally restored!
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM -
green five liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
People turning their own brains off, and relying blindly on computers, is a common fault in this age, especially where vehicle navigation is concerned. Some of the more memorable ones there include the person who went for a shortish local drive,...
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM -
green five liked MellishR's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Satnav is often a contributory cause of bridge strikes, when drivers rely on it instead of planning their routes. There is a long discussion on railforums.co.uk following the recent strike near Bedworth on the WCML.
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM -
green five liked The Green Howards's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
For those of us who choose to use maps, this is an increasing problem - road signs buried in the overgrowth. I suppose when a council faces budget cuts, keeping signs clear goes in the bin - perhaps thinking "well, everybody's got satnav now,...
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM -
green five liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM -
green five liked jnc's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The GWSR got so tired of drivers striking the Broadway bridge that they gave up and implemented the Hitchhiker's Guide heavy metal beam solution. ("Mr. Prosser: Do you know how much damage this bulldozer would sustain if I just let it roll over...
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM -
green five liked johnofwessex's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yet another demonstration of the wonderful industry that is road haulage................
Jun 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
