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  1. sunstream liked green five's post in the thread RTC 2025.

    The End of SR Steam trip is still available to book on the RTC view by month page: https://www.railwaytouring.net/eoss-09-07-25

    Jul 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM

  2. sunstream liked Kylchap's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    I joined a Boscastle shed tour recently. I found it fascinating to see the various locos at different stages of overhaul. You really get an insight into just how much of the work depends on bespoke hand finishing and fitting, as opposed to...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM

  3. sunstream liked Steamie Boxes's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    926 passed it's post washout steam test yesterday 92134 is requiring coupling rod bushes to be made then I believe once rods are fitted it's done 80136 is sat at the back of the shed awaiting it's elements returning after it blew a couple on test...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM

  4. sunstream liked Steamie Boxes's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Steam loco availability should improve next week with the return of 44806 after issues found last week. 63395 was steamed for the first time yesterday, and will be running in shortly once some niggles have been ironed out. 29s defective rod...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM

  5. sunstream liked 5944's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    52 8055 is more than just an oil fired conversion, it's incredibly efficient. All the bearings have been replaced with roller bearings, including on the rods. The boiler is a lot better insulated, and warm water can be pumped through it overnight...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM

  6. sunstream liked TH Railway Videos's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Info from a mate working at the Worth Valley says it’s now going tomorrow as both diesel and steamer failed (latter’s exhaust injector went pop)

    Jun 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM

  7. sunstream replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Diesel-hauled presumably as there is this LE move from TYS to KWVR: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:91860/2025-06-30/detailed

    Jun 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM

  8. sunstream liked 45698Mars's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    45596 move from KWVR to Tyseley https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U56843/2025-06-30/detailed

    Jun 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM

  9. sunstream liked 2857Harry's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    46115 is what I’m told. Test ahead of its trip to SVR. First outing since Dec 17th 2023.

    Jun 27, 2025

  10. sunstream liked Rander's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    5M50 and 5M51 Carnforth - Hellifield and return test run paths activated for today.

    Jun 27, 2025
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