Given the constant loco shortages at the NYMR, I don't think any of the West Coast fleet have visited?
I think you are assuming the Mr Smith wants to hire to the NYMR. I would say probably not!
A close guess, 18th Feb 1998 was its last run!
7802 Bradley Manor was also passed for 75MPH running to allow it work the Torbay Express trains and that has 5' 8" driving wheels
44767 was given permission for 75MPH as the loco was proved under testing to give less hammer blow than a standard black 5. Coupled with roller...
The Q6 is situation is a strange one, it sits out of traffic for 18 months runs for a couple of months and is then withdrawn for all of the crown...
It does make you wonder about the levels of accountability at the NYMR, with a repeated failure to deliver the locos needed for traffic is this...
Whilst on paper Repton is a strong loco is it a good match for NYMR's gradients and train lengths? It seems to have a heavy general overhaul every...
Looks like either a significant issues with the works or materials or possibly lack of paperwork for the materials or methods used to repair the...
A nice addition to the gala but quite a risk considering the high transport costs etc given it hasn't pulled a train or run any miles yet? Guess...
The concept of dead diesel loco at the back of the train that would have no brakes doesn't work! Still get the need for an extra coach to act as...
Not sure why a second loco would be needed. Surely all vac cylinders hard on and the train hand brake applied would be sufficient to hold the...
Probably nothing to stop 3814 and 2253 going to Whitby
Whilst 76079 might be capable, heavy trains on steep gradients will take its toll on a class 4 quickly. Wouldn't a fleet of 2253, DVL, 3814, 9F,...
I visited for the first time over the gala, its a lovely line with lots of potential. I think the only downside was the seemingly need to thrash...
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