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Paul42 liked 21B's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That is not the question. In my experience the question tends to be how much effort does it take to keep a Bulleid able to do the work compared to other types. The Jarvis rebuilds are tons better in this regard. The originals are difficult to...
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Paul42 liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
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Paul42 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...
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Paul42 liked 73108's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Which, ironically, is exactly what we do. Train to Newtondale, walk to Levisham (a very pleasant one along easy terrain and, as a bonus, almost all downhill). Then we sit on the station and eat a picnic while enjoying the glorious peace and...
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Paul42 liked pete12000's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
Anyone wanting to learn about the Dinting Railway Centre might consider reading the story from those who were there... "The story is brought up-to-date through the rise and fall of the Dinting Railway...
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Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I think the point being made isn't necessarily about age per se. Rather, in a group like that, there will inevitably be some people who are primarily interested in the restoration / mechanical side, and some primarily in the operational side; and...
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Paul42 liked SG-Canada's post in the thread Canadian Steam: Waterloo Central Railway and Essex Terminal Railway 9.
Well today was a good day. Big Steam returned to Ontario for the first time in many years. The Waterloo Central Railway has returned 1923 Montreal Locomotive Works product Essex Terminal Railway 9 to service. I have seen her before, but never...
31. Kolovoz 2026. u 11:13
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Paul42 liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
From Tuesday, a full steam service will be resuming. 34059 will handle the main services, and I was told 32424 will take the dining train on Thursday. Steam services will then take a weekend off for the Diesel Gala, and continue the following...
30. Kolovoz 2026. u 16:28
