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    Class 80x problems

    Noticed on the news this morning that there are mass cancellations and DO NOT TRAVEL notices for GWR and LNER today due to suspension cracks...
    Thread by: Selsig, May 8, 2021 at 8:34 AM, 37 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion 2012 - 2021

    Wouldn't there be an argument against the records data being falsified *just* on Thompson locos, whilst being totally legit on Gresley locos. A...
    Post by: Selsig, Apr 25, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion 2012 - 2021

    Yes, the piston valve bogies under both David Lloyd George and Taliesin have monoboc castings containing both cylinders and both valves. John
    Post by: Selsig, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What was the first preserved line you visited, and what is the most recent ? ?

    For me both first and most recent are the Ffestiniog Railway - the first visit was 24th June 1978 when I was a mere 15 days old and the youngest...
    Post by: Selsig, Mar 17, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    Because the IoMR (and MNR) bought what worked for them, which was the Beyer Peacock 2-4-0. There are at least 4 variations on the type within the...
    Post by: Selsig, Feb 18, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    S&D Railway Trust and Washford Eviction Notice

    The only thing I can think of with regards to the L&B is the gradual removal of the post closure extension on Chelfham Station. I guess,...
    Post by: Selsig, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Ffestiniog Railcar?

    Heh, I ignored it. I'd imagine Fred would have kittens if you described Ina as a passenger engine.
    Post by: Selsig, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Ffestiniog Railcar?

    Nearly, one Planet (Conwy Castle) and one Baguley (Criccieth Castle). The other Planet (Upnor Castle) was never PP fitted, and the other Baguley...
    Post by: Selsig, Feb 11, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways