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Sheff liked Big Al's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
We've been around this one many times. It's a private company and it's none of our business how it is run. That's for regulating bodies to oversee and respond as appropriate. The impact on others has always been my concern. The money I now spend...
Apr 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM -
Sheff liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Wasn't that one of the problems ORR identified and required structural changes in operational governance, management of health and safety etc before lifting suspension of the TOC licence? It's all very well a private business being run...
Apr 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM -
Sheff liked Sidmouth's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
as others have highlighted 34067 can be a very capable performer, the climb of Hemerdon and the unassisted climb out of Weymouth being some of my favourite footage on youtube . I am also sad it has gathered an unfair reputation and become...
Apr 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I’m not suggesting it’s particularly complex, I’m pointing out just how autocratic it all is.
Apr 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I’ve become increasingly curious as to the inner workings of WCRC what with the ongoing CDL saga and motive power issues, so in an attempt to discover how Mr Smith manages to carry on unfettered like some kind of steam Trump I’ve had a poke...
Apr 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
Sheff liked Sidmouth's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
As colas replaced wc for ecml thunderbird duties there is a little irony
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM -
Sheff liked 40044's post in the thread Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society.
We matched new TAS bolts with ex-Netherlands primary suspension rods. The nut will stay with the specific numbered bolt. Some were stubborn and needed fine cleaning of the threads. They need to be a good secure fit though as they take quite a bit...
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Sheff liked 40044's post in the thread Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society.
We have begun a new series of videos and the first one has been released: [MEDIA]
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM -
Sheff liked 26D_M's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
Totally agree. It isn't a criticism to say that original Bulleids have unique set up and maintenance requirements but with the right regime are capable of astonishing performance. As you say 34092 was exceptional, especially after the Geisel...
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM -
Sheff replied to the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
I don’t think you can categorise its usage in the heritage era as ‘intensive’ in comparison to its BR days? There appears to be recurring instances of front end problems, judging by the failures and audible evidence from videos. Regarding this...
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM -
Sheff liked Spamcan81's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
67’s travails have nothing to do with why the Bulleids were rebuilt. One only has to look at how good ‘92 was on the main line as well as 67’s performances earlier in her main line career to show what they are capable off. ‘67 has sounded well...
Apr 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM -
Sheff liked 26D_M's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
At the moment it appears to be held as the reluctant flagship of the 10A fleet when their major and proven skills arguably lie more with Stanier designs. Won't happen of course, but it would be interesting to see how it performed if put into the...
Apr 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM -
Sheff replied to the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
Jammed with fragments of piston or valve ring?
Apr 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM -
Sheff liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.
The boiler is now reunited with the frames.[IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:31 AM -
Sheff liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The afternoon train was well filled today when I was there. 29 facing forwards.
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:26 AM
