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  1. Johnb нравится сообщение LMS2968 в теме 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...

    13 июн 2026 в 14:42

  2. Johnb нравится сообщение Romsey в теме 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...

    12 июн 2026 в 20:59

  3. Johnb нравится сообщение The Gricing Owl в теме RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

    I disagree with your last sentence Al. I think those not travelling but support the loco hauling the train (example - as I do as an MNLPS member for 35028), are entitled to know the times etc. As do shareholders where the loco is provided by a...

    12 июн 2026 в 17:51

  4. Johnb ответил(а) в теме The 10A Allocation.

    The criteria for 75mph running is driving wheels over 6’ 1” diameter, the fact they are Pacifics is irrelevant.

    11 июн 2026 в 10:27

  5. Johnb ответил(а) в теме The 10A Allocation.

    I seem to remember reading somewhere that 4767 was specially authorised to run at 75mph because it was fitted with roller bearings and therefore less likely to run hot at higher speed.

    11 июн 2026 в 09:43

  6. Johnb нравится сообщение 2857Harry в теме Jacobite 2026.

    The way it’s formed should mesn always guaranteed the 3 maroons behind the tender, assuming the brake gets run to the middle. Plenty of scope up in Scotland for loosing those back 4 and surely invites the challenge.

    9 июн 2026 в 16:29

  7. Johnb ответил(а) в теме RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.

    Unless there’s a jobsworth on duty they usually let you through the barriers if you ask. After the short dip beyond Milford it’s up 1 in 80 to Haslemere. I think the conditional path you have found is the one for the old Surrey Hills Pullman.

    9 июн 2026 в 08:58
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