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  1. Nick C liked 21B's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    It was not a panic buy. It was bought because the railway required motive power. The loco was in ticket, but near the end of a mainline cert, and the price was attractive. It was always (in my view) an overly expensive locomotive to overhaul,...

    Sep 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM

  2. Nick C liked SECR 65's post in the thread 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...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM

  3. Nick C liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM

  4. Nick C liked Wagoniester's post in the thread 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...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM

  5. Nick C replied to the thread 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!

    Aug 30, 2026 at 10:42 AM

  6. Nick C liked Fireline's post in the thread 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...

    Aug 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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