Matt78s letzte Aktivitäten
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Matt78 erstellte einen Anhang in dem Thema The Gwili Railway thread.
And more progress
7 Juni 2026 um 18:06
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Matt78 erstellte einen Anhang in dem Thema The Gwili Railway thread.
More track work at Abergwili as the roads expand out of the three way point.
7 Juni 2026 um 15:03
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Matt78 gefällt 1472s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Approximately 61 years since it last worked! Insurance inspection passed apparently.
5 Juni 2026 um 21:54 -
Matt78 gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4150 has been steamed today for first time in Pres. Boiler inspector visiting tomorrow
1 Juni 2026 um 20:08 -
Matt78 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
I've fired over thirty different locos. Given that that list includes a 20 ton Fletcher-Jennings 0-4-0T from the 1870s and also Tornado, it is hard to give an absolute ranking; they really aren't comparable. But I doubt it is a great surprise if...
1 Juni 2026 um 16:09 -
Matt78 antwortete auf das Thema Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Been lucky enough to fire a 57xx, 64xx, 1369, 14xx (2) 55xx, (2) and a 78xx. Considering the tank engines only I would rate the 64xx as the best for comfort, space in the cab and firing, and visibility but then it’s the most modern of the locos...
31 Mai 2026 -
Matt78 gefällt stumpytrains Beitrag in dem Thema The South Devon Railway Thread.
I think some of what you’re seeing at Buckfastleigh is simply the effect of storing out of use locomotives outdoors. When a loco isn’t in traffic and doesn’t have covered accommodation, it can start looking rather tired surprisingly quickly. 5542...
31 Mai 2026
