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  1. torgormaig liked Johnb's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    You are probably right Peter, I heard that story a long time ago.

    Sep 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM

  2. torgormaig replied to the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    I don't think they stopped for water at at Blea Moor. Instead they carried on and the injector knocked off as they approached Settle Junction but there was enough water in the boiler to safely reach Hellifield. By design MNs have more water...

    Sep 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM

  3. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you both. It's been 8 years really, if you include the precursor Points & Crossings (or Pointless Jottings, as it inevitably was nicknamed). That started out as an internal paper-based newsletter primarily for volunteers, compiled by the...

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  4. torgormaig liked Steve B's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you, Tom, for all your efforts in producing this over the last few years - it has been much appreciated. As are your posts here! Steve B

    Sep 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM

  5. torgormaig attached a file to the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.

    Some pictures of Monday (7/7/26) afternoon's outing along the shores of Lake Maggiore between Luino (Italy) and Cadenzzo (Switzerland) with 625.116. The running was sprightly, the scenery spectacular but off train photography was non-existant...

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  6. torgormaig replied to the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.

    It was an excellent trip behind a lively loco, one which has gone under the radar until.now. Thanks for organising it Andrew. Will post some pictures when I get home Peter

    Sep 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM

  7. torgormaig liked Fenway's post in the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.

    Earlier this week the elegant Italian 2-6-0 tender locomotive steamed from Luino, Italy along the scenic banks of Lago Maggiore across the border to Cadenazzo, Switzerland. This former FS engine was built in 1922 in Genoa by Ansaldo and is...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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