Nick Cs letzte Aktivitäten
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Nick C gefällt SECR 65s Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I think having one Bulleid Pacific is not a bad shout. For example: Lower fire risk as it doesn't have to work so hard Good fun for galas Something exciting to hire out to other railways Can haul longer trains if there became a need to (e.g. 8...
31 August 2026 um 18:07 -
Nick C gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
31 August 2026 um 18:07 -
Nick C gefällt Wagoniesters Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
There seems to be a misinterpretation that "too large for normal services" means "we don't want it". What the article is meant to highlight is getting a balance between locos with "star" power to interest Joe Public, and the economical ones...
31 August 2026 um 17:59 -
Nick C antwortete auf das Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I've not seen this article, but the impression I had before was that it was planned to get 41312 in once 75079 is done - I hope so, as, like you say, she's a very popular loco - and my personal favourite of the fleet, hence my avatar!
30 August 2026 um 10:42 -
Nick C gefällt Firelines Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.
The intention is that it will be first used in 2028. I suspect that the track will be complete before then. However, there's fencing, wiring, tree planting, crew training, route proving and a whole host of imponderables to be dealt with before...
26 August 2026 um 15:04
