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  1. Johnb replied to the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    In steam days the crew were given no instruction on different classes of engine, they were just expected to get on with it. I don’t know if there were any mishaps with Crabs and Stanier moguls, they worked a lot of inter regional excursion...

    Sep 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM

  2. Johnb liked RalphW's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    You wouldn't be rich!

    Sep 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM

  3. Johnb liked Steve's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    I’ve previously recounted on The forum the events on the footplate of 60532 on that day, as told to me by the NELPG rep on the footplate. He was sat on the fireman’s seat when it happened. Unfortunately, the driver had not put the catch in on...

    Sep 11, 2026 at 8:43 AM

  4. Johnb replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    There's no room!

    Sep 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM

  5. Johnb replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    A certain double chimney Jubilee is now being reassembled complete with air pump.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM

  6. Johnb replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    If you listen to it there is quite a bit wrong with it but having said that it doesn’t deserve its reliability reputation

    Sep 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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