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  1. Spitfire liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...

    Apr 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
  2. Spitfire liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.

    My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...

    Apr 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
  3. Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...

    Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM