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ragl liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A cloudy start to the day gave way, during the afternoon, to sunshine. Old Oswald has been laid up for a couple of weeks with a chest infection and regrettably had to miss out on Monday's visit by 60532 and The Chairman's Train. Today was...
May 25, 2026 at 9:35 AM -
ragl liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
[MEDIA] Here's my footage of Clan Line putting in a stellar performance on the Atlantic Coast Express yesterday. I filmed Clan Line at Baverstock, Seaton Junction on Honiton Bank, Ayshford and Upton Scudamore. I hope you enjoy it.
May 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM -
ragl liked Gav106's post in the thread LMS Patriot Project Updates.
This is the official notice put out from the project, however I will add a few bits to this and I'm happy to answer. I used to be the sales director before Roger, many of you see me out and about still doing it, but I'm a hgv driver who works...
May 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM -
ragl liked Jamessquared's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.
Isn’t there a question of reversibility? That is, hypothetically you could remove the existing cylinder block and preserve it; and replace with a new set of cylinders (of any construction method, it wouldn’t matter visually); but doing so...
May 25, 2026 at 9:17 AM -
ragl liked Miff's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.
I think it's quite clear from the 2019 policy and from Anthony's earlier comments that in 2019 NRM did not have a definitive answer to that question but that GA was one of only 3 locos which "could realistically be considered for main line...
May 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM -
ragl liked 242A1's post in the thread V2 4771 Green Arrow to return?.
The pinnacle of casting processes with respect to steam locomotives was the cast steel bed which first appeared in the 1920s and was produced by the Commonwealth Steel Company. Today fabrication is the route taken. The new build P2 has a...
May 25, 2026 at 9:13 AM -
ragl liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
60532 seen getting up to speed through the Lune Gorge. [MEDIA]
May 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM -
ragl liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[MEDIA] 60532 at a murky Oubeck Goods Loops
May 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM -
ragl liked Southern Gricer's post in the thread RTC Atlantic Coast Express - 23/05/26.
As one would expect from the best main line performer (but I may be biased!) Had the pleasure of travelling on the 2022 ACE. That was pretty good run especially up Honiton and along the Somerset Levels. Am proud to be associated with the MNLPS...
May 23, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
ragl liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2026.
[ATTACH] Making a fine sight and sound, Ian Riley's Class 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' works the return 'Northern Belle' through Kirkby Stephen and onwards eventually to Darlington with Mick Rawlings driving, Cameron Overend on the...
May 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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ragl liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
[MEDIA] Hastings Units approch Galgate
May 23, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
ragl liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
It's rostered as the Dinas engine for most of next week as well doing the full line on Saturday and Tuesday. Usage still depends on qualified crew being available but this will improve as the season progresses.
May 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM -
ragl liked Sheff's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Confirmed that Kalahari has completed her first full line passenger run today. Looking forward to sampling this fine looking machine in action.
May 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM -
ragl liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.
A crowded platform at Swanage. Some may recognise a well known retired WCRC driver.[ATTACH]
May 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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ragl liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
It was great to see the six forgings at Shildon on Monday. On all six, a corner had been cut off so that a steel sample has been tested and a report prepared on the properties of each forging. In the machine shop a large CNC milling machine was...
May 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
