torgormaigs letzte Aktivitäten
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torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't know about bizzare but very sad. We know that 2253 only goes out when qualified crew (loco inspectors) are available. 926 is the only other currently serviceable steam loco in traffic and as usual its availability is somewhat erratic....
20 August 2026 um 13:14 -
torgormaig erstellte einen Anhang in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This is D821 in an interesting guise at Grosmont in August 1980 - the picture speaks for itself:). [ATTACH] Peter
20 August 2026 um 11:42
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torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 35025 Brocklebank Line.
No, it never has been and isn't to this day, even on the side that is "complete". 34051 had a wandering life in its early preservation days - Brighton, Tyseley, Didcot - with no inventry of what was on the loco at that time so bits did just walk....
20 August 2026 um 09:16 -
torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I think that 34051 needed all its "bits" for itself so I guess the answer is no! Peter
19 August 2026 um 18:39 -
torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 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...
19 August 2026 um 10:17 -
torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 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
18 August 2026 um 21:16 -
torgormaig gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema 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...
18 August 2026 um 18:18 -
torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 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
17 August 2026 um 12:39 -
torgormaig gefällt Muzzas Beitrag in dem Thema 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...
17 August 2026 um 07:29
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torgormaig gefällt 46223s Beitrag in dem Thema 45212 goes mainline.
And here it is leaving Preston that night. I was on the very last one - to Liverpool with 45318. [ATTACH]
16 August 2026 um 22:40
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torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema 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
16 August 2026 um 21:36 -
torgormaig gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema 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
15 August 2026 um 21:41
