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  1. green five liked peckett's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Couple of Shots of 44767 ,Banavie 09.09 .1984,with Ben Nevis in the background, and passing 15A Wellingboro Round house. Still standing in 2026 ,listed I think,on a St Pancras to Stockport train ./03/1995

    m-44767BANAVIE.jpg m-44767 wboro.jpg Jun 12, 2026 at 9:20 PM

  2. green five liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

    I disagree with your last sentence Al. I think those not travelling but support the loco hauling the train (example - as I do as an MNLPS member for 35028), are entitled to know the times etc. As do shareholders where the loco is provided by a...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM

  3. green five liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT Cathedrals Express to Newcastle - 12/06/26.

    An impressive start away through the weeds at Burton.[ATTACH]

    5043 120626 lr.jpg Jun 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM

  4. green five liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Eh? I'm not arguing with the magazine report, I'm agreeing with the technical analysis others have made vis bearing/driving wheels differential on permitted max mph. As you said David Smith says 4767 can go faster because it has rollers and...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM

  5. green five liked class8mikado's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Cant think that the use of roller bearings has ever been a factor in setting mainline loco speed limits. Some dispensation would need to be sought for a Black 5 to run at 75mph, but perhaps because of a proposed alteration to balancing or perhaps...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM

  6. green five liked bristolian's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Likewise. When the maximum operating speed for preserved steam on the main line was introduced, no mention was made of roller bearings versus plain bearings. Wheel diameter was the only factor (I'm sure) that was used, as it has a bearing (pun...

    Jun 11, 2026 at 1:09 PM

  7. green five liked LMS2968's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Yes, that thought occurred to me too. Why would one be subject to a higher speed limit than the other?

    Jun 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM

  8. green five liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Delighted to see this. It is produced by our own @Breva who does such a sterling job blogging for the GWSR which, in turn, has generated much support for the Broadway extension and rebuild.

    Jun 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM

  9. green five liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

    Looking at the RTC blurb for Saturday's trip I see there will be the opportunity to examine belly buttons at the destination... [ATTACH]

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  10. green five replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Really looking forward to this event. The goods train is mentioned on the day sheet for the event which is now available on the website. The day sheet also mentions that brake van rides are available but there are no details of when or where you...

    Jun 10, 2026 at 12:16 AM

  11. green five liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    This weekend is the Retro Wheels & Rails event. Amid all the other things happening, the goods set will be out Saturday only behind 41312 (though for some reason this hasn't been deemed worthy of inclusion on the event page). Wagon-related...

    Jun 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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