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  1. Sheff gefällt Kirk Oswalds Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    I take your point regarding RTC comparison with other tour operators. My view is of over priced tours generally in terms of what is now on offer across the board. The LSL and SRPS Mk1 rakes are a welcome exception of course but with WCR the...

    24 März 2026 um 16:12

  2. Sheff gefällt Kirk Oswalds Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    I was a fan of mainline running until a couple of years ago but the product has become so downgraded and unappealling, esxpecially the way WCR approach it, I've stopped booking RTC tours completely. Hermetically sealed, diesel assisted, over...

    24 März 2026 um 16:11

  3. Sheff gefällt 26D_Ms Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    Very much so and what was the case 5 years ago when 62005 was last up there might not be the same whenever the loco is ready to return I suppose. The Moors might be a more appealing option if it gives access to a bigger support team.

    24 März 2026 um 14:27

  4. Sheff antwortete auf das Thema The 10A Allocation.

    That’s ok so long as your pool of support crew is deep enough with members either retired or with sufficient holiday leave available?

    24 März 2026 um 13:38

  5. Sheff gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    I think operating on the big railway compared with a heritage railway is always considered to be the most remunerative operation and the logical work of choice for the loco. However, with a need to maximise income over the year, every...

    24 März 2026 um 13:36

  6. Sheff gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    In which case I'm sure that the NYMR would have snapped it up for their Whitby service. However, the way things are going, there's no rush for that, either.:(

    24 März 2026 um 13:35

  7. Sheff gefällt 26D_Ms Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    K1 is a 116 diagram boiler vs 100A on the B1. As I recollect, 62005 was originally acquired as a source of spare boiler for 61994/LNER 3442, the K4. Thankfully the K1 wasn't canibalised after all and NELPG got hold of it. As to the current state,...

    24 März 2026 um 13:35

  8. Sheff antwortete auf das Thema The 10A Allocation.

    Yrs, though my immediate thought was B1, but AFAIK neither of them are at 10A? Maybe identical boilers? 100A from memory?

    24 März 2026 um 11:23

  9. Sheff gefällt 3855s Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.

    The round top firebox is the giveaway....

    24 März 2026 um 11:21

  10. Sheff antwortete auf das Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    I’ve no idea how YouTube works, but how odd to me that both the above video cover shots are almost identical?

    24 März 2026 um 09:19

  11. Sheff gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Thanks to Martin for organising another excellent day, always a pleasure working one of these, especially when I can manage an escape to the gallery to see all our hard work roll past a few times :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    IMG_20260316_112033_1.jpg IMG_20260316_120529.jpg IMG_20260316_112048.jpg IMG_20260316_120900.jpg 24 März 2026 um 09:17

  12. Sheff gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Dean Forest Railway.

    And I suspect that there will be many volunteer based organisations that would read that report and go "there but for the grace of God..."

    24 März 2026 um 09:15

  13. Sheff antwortete auf das Thema Rother Valley Railway.

    I see I photo there from Alasdair Stewart - his name rings a bell - maybe WHR?

    22 März 2026 um 13:55
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