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    GCR Black 5 No 45491

    45491 is ex-Barry and never steamed . This is new cladding being made and trial fitted.
    Post by: std tank, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    How many years have the NYMR been overhauling 34101 Hartland?
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    I knew I had forgotten something. Massive alterations are required on the smokebox saddle. Probably easier to fabricate a new one.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    You obviously would like to do a Didcot style pick'n mix.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    82045 has all new wheelsets.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    There are a few major differences in the chassis design of the 3s and 4s. The diameters of the driving axles on the 3s are 1/2" smaller than those...
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    71000 has roller bearings.
    Post by: std tank, May 28, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    35011 General Steam Navigation

    But 35011, as originally built, would be unique.
    Post by: std tank, May 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Given all the negativity about using the Teaks, I find it surprising that the NYMR are offering an ex-GWR saloon coach for hire for whatever...
    Post by: std tank, May 9, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    71000

    To be honest, that bit of film came up on someone else's facebook post.
    Post by: std tank, May 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    That is the one. Thanks.
    Post by: std tank, May 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    71000 has been steamed and moved at Tyseley. See its facebook page.
    Post by: std tank, May 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    There is a large engineering workshop at Kidderminster. It might be a diesel workshop, but I am sure that the SVR would make it available to 71000...
    Post by: std tank, May 2, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    L&Y class 27 no 1300

    Just noticed that 52418 was allocated to Moor Row then Workington until withdrawal in 1956.
    Post by: std tank, Apr 29, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    What does the NYMR's S.M.S have to say about the hours worked by safety critical workers?
    Post by: std tank, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK