The NRM is not required to spend any money on Scotsman...Rileys are looking after her at Rileys cost.
Blooming Heck!...I have run out of pop-corn!
The powers that be have confirmed that none of our Fives are required on this railtour...whatsoever........period.
45407 will be the 'inside' engine and WILL be heating the train...............
The nickname 'Pocket Rocket' was given to 76079 when she ventured out onto the 'mainline' operating the Cambrian, Machy to Porthmadog.
A very enjoyable Railtour...a long time ago, but still very memorable for all the right reasons..;)
No it was 45407
Its all to do with Air brakes, Vacuum brakes, Support coaches and ensuring compliance..;)
If an air brake capable locomotive is in the consist, it does not matter where it is marshalled as the steam loco will take its air supply from...
There seems to be some confusion here?, the problem with 60103 in the early days of testing / running-in last year was the air pump itself...it...
NELPG have made assurances that the K1 will be overhauled in time for the 2017 Jacobite season and that a whole new raft of R.O's are ready to...
Nope, the first we knew that RTC had 'Dropped us' from this jobby was when I enquired if Leander was available to double head with 45212, thats...
Repairs and maintenance are required on our locomotives as well as other in the FW 'pool', but these are always managed to ensure 100% steam...
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