Or you could go to Southport where the sea has retreated into the far distance.
Travelled on these quite often in the early 1980's - was familiar with them from the 1960's. The usual formation had more power than a Deltic!
I don't think anyone can disagree that the best run motive power department (including all aspects , fixed plant as well) was the GWR. But it did...
The crux of the matter is really Gresley's health, and to a lesser extent the loss of Bullied to the Southern. Had he been fully fit it's likely...
Probably an unresolvable debate. The V4's were the most advanced engines Gresley produced, and undoubtedly had he not died early there would have...
Yes, I think it was fortunate to be allocated to the old GER where the K3's did more 'top end' mixed traffic work - elsewhere by the 50's they...
He believed it would reduce wear and tear, have less impact on the track than certainly a 2 cylinder design, and produce a smoother riding engine....
I think you'll find it was a deliberate decision at board level to liven up the company's image. At which it most certainly succeeded.
Received the book today - looks fantastic. You must be proud of it Mr. Martin. I'm not going to rush into it - I'll read it through properly and...
Lovely beasts. so sad.
Well, it's important to understand that employment law is a state level issue in the US. And in some states (certainly Connecticut, where I...
Ordered. Looking forward to it tremendously.
The double decker bus is a bit sad.
Always liked the 15xx. Remember seeing them as station pilots at Paddington ca. 1961. For me a really good looking engine, and should have been an...
Yes, remember exploring them in the late 1960's while holidaying on Romney Marsh. There were still visible remains of Dungeness station back then,...
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