Haighie's Recent Activity
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Haighie liked Belgarath001's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..
Grabbed what I could, the LHS was set awkwardly. Looks like some of the original stampings were covered back when the rods were renewed - hopefully the photos are detailed enough for some investigation! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Jul 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Haighie liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..
The boiler is still on a wagon at the back of Loughborough shed. [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Haighie liked LMS2968's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..
I started going there in 1970. All these engines had gone to Barry with one purpose in mind: to be broken up for scrap. The rumour, which lasted many years, was 'Dai is going to start cutting next week.' Volunteers from potential loco owning...
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Haighie liked Davo's post in the thread Scarborough Spa Express 2025.
My shot of 60163 Tornado at Scarborough after boarding the tour at Skipton purposely to gain extra route mileage as I could have joined at shipley nearer to my home in Bradford. I quite enjoyed the nice fast running on A1 60163 Tornado and the...
Jun 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Haighie liked Swiss Toni's post in the thread Scarborough Spa Express 2025.
Just the faintest glimmer of something coming out of the chimney as "Tornado" gets shoved onwards to Costa del Scarborough with the usual rag bag of coaches behind. Despite the blue sky in the background it was dull and showery, just perfect!...
Jun 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM -
Haighie liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Scarborough Spa Express 2025.
[ATTACH] Abysmal conditions greet Peppercorn A 1 class No. 60163 'Tornado' as it works the 'Scarborough Spa Express' 1Z15 passed the old Borwick Station heading for Hellifield and onwards to Scarborough with David Blair driving,Martyn Siames on...
Jun 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
