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  1. silversteellady vond cksteam's post leuk in het topic North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    And a few more: Why not do the NYMR not do driver experiences on the more famous visiting engines. You could run them on 'non operating days' and limited to Grosmont - Goathland to limit the signalman required. Other railways make good money out...

    7 okt 2026 om 16:22

  2. silversteellady vond burnham-t's post leuk in het topic Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I believe the LMS 3F tanks were used on passenger trains out of Broad Street and maybe elsewhere. It would be interesting to know whether the "Douglas" Austerity conversion to a tender engine was any kinder to the track?

    7 okt 2026 om 16:21

  3. silversteellady vond Bikermike's post leuk in het topic Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I don't know, but guess as follows:- They are about 15% more powerful than a Jinty Wikipedia says (so it must be true...) that jinties could reach speeds of 60mph. They were certainly used on, and AFAIK designed to allow for, use on passenger...

    7 okt 2026 om 16:21

  4. silversteellady vond Dunfanaghy Road's post leuk in het topic Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    Short wheelbase. On the Mid Hants we called 196 'The Puddlejumper'. It used to weave its way up the line. Pat

    7 okt 2026 om 16:21

  5. silversteellady vond 5944's post leuk in het topic Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    The axle loading will be several tons lighter - 5 1/2 tons of water and 2 1/2 tons of coal aren't being carried for a start. @3855 might know how much the loco weighs compared to a standard Austerity.

    7 okt 2026 om 16:20

  6. silversteellady vond 45698Mars's post leuk in het topic Inter City.

    89001 heading north at Deepthwaite with the Avocet Achievement. DVT 82139 on the rear. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55574703711/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55574815348/in/photostream/...

    7 okt 2026 om 16:17

  7. silversteellady vond nige757's post leuk in het topic Inter City.

    BR Prototype 89001 Avocet tnt DVT 82139 seen from a blustery Shap Wells with the Avocet Achievement re - run. [MEDIA]

    7 okt 2026 om 16:17

  8. silversteellady vond walkerp1's post leuk in het topic Inter City.

    Second time lucky. 89001 heading for Glasgow at Bay Horse with the 'Avocet Achievement II'. [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/55573637967/in/datetaken-public/ [ATTACH]...

    IMGP5994_1s.jpg IMGP5995_1s.jpg 7 okt 2026 om 16:17

  9. silversteellady vond Victor's post leuk in het topic London Route 106 running day October 1st.

    AEC's with a Wilson pre select gearbox is this old lads preference........I've driven one.............. once. :Happy:

    7 okt 2026 om 16:16

  10. silversteellady vond Rander's post leuk in het topic Rolling Stock Movements.

    LHR Mk. 1 TSO 3881 has left Haverthwaite for a contract overhaul - expected back in 2027. https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Monthly-News-October-2026.pdf

    7 okt 2026 om 16:12

  11. silversteellady vond Flying Phil's post leuk in het topic Windcutter Wagons.

    Nice to see our "other" wagons in operation. I thought the BHR had at least 7 mineral wagons though?

    6 okt 2026 om 15:13
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