If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Johnb's Recent Activity

  1. Johnb replied to the thread 70013.

    I understand that the NRM will not allow any changes to the original design of their locos and that would include the addition of an air pump. To slightly correct your statement, only three main line registered locos are airbraked 60163, 6233 and...

    Apr 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
  2. Johnb liked Simon Smith's post in the thread 70013.

    Strictly speaking the TOC will be the operator not 5305LA? 5305LA will be the custodian and maintain the loco?

    Apr 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
  3. Johnb liked Sheff's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    That’s X-rated stuff. If she was a horse she’d have been put out of her misery long since. Remind me just how much people paying to be part of this? I suppose at least for those in the Mk2s their ears are spared the agony.

    Apr 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM
  4. Johnb liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...

    Apr 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM
  5. Johnb liked nige757's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    34067 seen from opposite Blea Moor Signal Box crossing Ribblehead Viaduct and onto Blea Moor followed by a widescreen view, unfortunately the Arcow to Doncaster stone train was ticking over in the loop which didn't help sound wise. [MEDIA]

    Apr 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM
  6. Johnb liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    [MEDIA] Here's my video of 34028 Eddystone hauling Days 1 & 2 of The Great Britain XVIII to Penzance over the South Devon Banks. I filmed Eddystone at Whiteball and Rattery Banks on Day 1. Day 2 I filmed at The Royal Albert Bridge, Dainton Bank,...

    Apr 23, 2026 at 10:27 AM