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  1. torgormaig replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I disagree. I can think of no reason why they would not run a full steam service if they had a fleet of serviceable locos. The intention is there but the fact is that there are no longer the resources available to deliver this. I think that they...

    Aug 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM

  2. torgormaig replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Maybe, but think of how many thousands of miles it clocked up going nowhere when it was a working exhibit on those rollers. And all that with negliable maintenance. It could be the highest mileage MN in preservation:) Peter

    Aug 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM

  3. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think there are two separate conversations going on here, which are being elided, not necessarily helpfully. One is the “is it prudent to run steam in the current weather conditions?” question. That is clearly a local decision, based on the...

    Aug 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM

  4. torgormaig replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.

    The simply solution is to stick to the S&C as in the (?good) old days of David Ward. With it's 60mph line limit there will be no high speed wear and tear there - although wear and tear may take on another form:eek:. Peter

    Aug 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM

  5. torgormaig liked Muzza's post in the thread Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Atherton Herberton Heritage Railway opens its new track extension to Moomin, this coming Saturday. As you can see from the photos, Moomin is not exactly a bustling metropolis, but is typical of the character of the...

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  6. torgormaig liked 46223's post in the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    And here it is leaving Preston that night. I was on the very last one - to Liverpool with 45318. [ATTACH]

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  7. torgormaig replied to the thread 45212 goes mainline.

    It doesnt look like it will be active for the 60th anniversary of its final BR passenger turn, the 20.50 Preston - Blackpool on 3/8/68. This was the penultimate scheduled steam passenger working - and I was on it:D. What a pity. Peter

    Aug 16, 2026 at 9:36 PM

  8. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A “like” for that would feel wrong, but thank you for the explanation; and my heartfelt sympathy for your situation. Tom

    Aug 15, 2026 at 9:41 PM

  9. torgormaig replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Thanks, that explains it. Peter

    Aug 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM

  10. torgormaig liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Companies house: Resigned 31st July 2026. Sawdust.

    Aug 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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