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Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
The afternoon train pre 2024 was mixed Mk1&2 airbraked stock so couldn’t be worked by the K1. I can understand why they won’t run without an exemption as the passenger carrying capacity is reduced by two coaches with non compliant Mk1 brakes...
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM -
Johnb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
There is no ORR regulation on train braking. The Vintage Trains fleet is vacuum braked
Mar 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM -
Johnb liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
K1 is a 116 diagram boiler vs 100A on the B1. As I recollect, 62005 was originally acquired as a source of spare boiler for 61994/LNER 3442, the K4. Thankfully the K1 wasn't canibalised after all and NELPG got hold of it. As to the current state,...
Mar 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Some of these northerners need to learn a bit about Southern headcodes!
Mar 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM -
Johnb liked Karlh's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
A fantastic weekend, I managed to visit on Thursday and Saturday so here's my video. For anyone who just wants to hear the castle I suggest jumping to 15:47 where its climbs the bank from Damems, note that the clip starts with it leaving Damems...
Mar 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Johnb liked torgormaig's post in the thread K&WVR Steam Gala 19-22 March 2026.
Here is a picture of two of the gala stars that could have been taken today, but instead of being dated 22nd March 2026 the date is in fact the spring gala on 22nd March 1975 [ATTACH] Peter
Mar 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
