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  1. torgormaig gefällt Oswald T Wistles Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    A couple of years ago I was talking to one of the older NT drivers who drove 331s on the Bpool N-Man Airport & Liv LS routes. He told me that the 3 car units were rapid, from a stop in Preston they could reach 100mph by Farington Curve Jn. The...

    4 August 2026 um 21:13
  2. torgormaig gefällt Dan Hills Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Another post on the social media pages, 41313 has been confirmed as the latest guest for Giants of Steam and will be staying on the railway over the winter.

    31 Juli 2026 um 15:35
  3. torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema Vintage Trains 2026.

    Very good acceleration in relation to what? I watched a diesel hauled excursion leaving York a few days ago and the driver was gunning it. Even so a bemused passer by was heard to comment about how slow its departure was in comparison with...

    31 Juli 2026 um 14:29
  4. torgormaig gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema Oil Firing.

    I'm not sure we're all on the same wavelength here! There are two separate issues: (i) the use of coal or oil firing; and (ii) the use of copper or steel inner fireboxes. In practice, each of these has advantages and disadvantages over its...

    30 Juli 2026
  5. torgormaig gefällt Rumpoles Beitrag in dem Thema Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Posted on Facebook:- "We've Been Awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! We're incredibly proud to announce that Swanage Railway has been awarded £249,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards our Access for All...

    30 Juli 2026