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  1. jsm8b replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Thanks Harry, your updates are appreciated.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
  2. jsm8b liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    There are numerous factors and I think not all are being considered on this thread….. Take Water shortage/drought/whatever we want to call it…..Steam engine sets fire to NW region of which some is now officially in “drought” and under hosepipe...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
  3. jsm8b liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Yet more rain yesterday evening - Network Rail please note. Despite it being dark and raining steadily we had a struggle to get Maisie to come back indoors; she eventually appeared around 10.15 and was decidedly wet. She finished off what was...

    2025-07-07_125746(3).jpg Jul 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
  4. jsm8b attached a file to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    46115 at Penkridge Station heading for the rendezvous with it's minder at Stafford. [ATTACH]

    _25Z2668 46115 Penkridge Stn bw 070725.jpg Jul 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
  5. jsm8b replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    46115 going home today !. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K37914/2025-07-07/detailed Looks like it'll have a minder north of Stafford. 0Z59 Carnforth to Stafford...

    Jul 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
  6. jsm8b attached a file to the thread RTC 2025.

    Yesterday's Llandudno train returning past Beeston Castle. A faint trace of steam was the only clue the loco was even in steam, the diesel pushing on the other hand left a trail of black across the countryside. I was last here two years ago for...

    _25Z2650 45212 Beeston Castle 050725.jpg Jul 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
  7. jsm8b liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    It started to rain late yesterday afternoon and continued for around 12 hours. The rain was moderate and sufficiently heavy to deter Maisie from venturing out, she spent a couple of hours sitting on the doormat looking longingly through the open...

    Jul 5, 2025