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  1. torgormaig liked Sawdust's post in the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    [ATTACH] This just happened to be where I was sitting on Friday evening. A minute later there was a throng of people and I couldn't even see the locos. Sawdust.

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  2. torgormaig replied to the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    Na - I couldn't possibly compete with that dapper (and nice chap to boot:)) Mr Au. He really looks the part on 563. Peter

    Oct 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM

  3. torgormaig attached a file to the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

    I agree that it was an excellent gala with a lovely buzz about the railway. For me there was only one star attraction, the elegant Victorian 4-4-0, No. 563. I was fortunate enough to be rostered on it on Thursday morning and it was an absolute...

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  4. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, people often say uphill-facing locos are preferred because you keep the firebox crown covered on the gradient. Which is fine until you go over the top and the water runs away from you! So you compensate by keeping the water quite high to...

    Sep 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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