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  1. Johnb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    I think you must know West Coast never give any updates on progress and given the speculation that would result I don’t blame them.

    Jun 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
  2. Johnb liked LMS2968's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    This is one of the misunderstood parts of steam loco overhaul procedures, but when an engine received a replacement boiler, the smokebox, chimney, etc. stayed with the engine, it didn't go with the boiler. For the boiler to be repaired, the...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
  3. Johnb liked Romsey's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

    The signal is E821 at Fareham North Jn , the signal controlling the exit from the the Botley single line. ( E281 is the ground signal from down siding 1 to platform 3.) It also avoid blocking the station junction for the reversal at subsidiary...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM