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  1. Johnb gefällt Romseys Beitrag in dem Thema 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 Juni 2026 um 20:59

  2. Johnb gefällt The Gricing Owls Beitrag in dem Thema 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 Juni 2026 um 17:51

  3. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema The 10A Allocation.

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

    11 Juni 2026 um 10:27

  4. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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 Juni 2026 um 09:43

  5. Johnb gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema 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 Juni 2026 um 16:29

  6. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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 Juni 2026 um 08:58
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