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  1. Johnb liked 60044's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    One thing that isn't covered at all, of course, is the herculean effort that the NELPG team, led by he indefatigable Maurice Burns, put into getting the loco repaired and back out on the main line. Back then it was hard, but would it even be...

    Nov 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM

  2. Johnb replied to the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    I was privileged to be on the footplate from Victoria to Dover today watching top class enginemen doing a top class job with a top class engine. She lost her feet a couple of times on the leaves but quickly checked and sanders on, certainly no...

    Oct 31, 2026 at 10:32 PM

  3. Johnb liked TheModster's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    There's probably not many steam locomotives out there that can take 14 coaches out in leaf fall season! 35028 providing an excellent soundtrack on the climbs through Ravensbourne and Dover, with a final passing shot at Knockholt: [MEDIA]

    Oct 31, 2026 at 9:14 PM

  4. Johnb liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    [ATTACH]35028 Clan Line charges over Foord Valley Vaiduct in Folkstone returning to London Victoria from Dover Priory with today’s Belmond British Pullman

    IMG_7281.jpeg Oct 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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