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torgormaig replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Tom, how does the Bluebell go about training loco crews on diesel traction given that it is still little used in normal day to day service. Have you done any training yet? Peter
Apr 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM -
torgormaig attached a file to the thread Railways and People.
This is on a hoarding in the NRM - nothing staged or posed about this chap strolling with his bike across one of the turntables in York North MPD[ATTACH] Peter
Apr 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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torgormaig liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Be careful what you preach. two of the NYMR footplate turns are currently over 11 hours with the longest being 11h 40m. These are theoretical times but I know that, quite often these are exceeded for various reasons. Late running is a prime...
Apr 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM -
torgormaig liked 46223's post in the thread Railways and People.
NRM supp0rt crew members Pete Pickering and Adrian Ashby hoist my 'Royal Scot' tartan headboard up onto the top lamp bracket of 46229 at Bicester in May 1985. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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torgormaig attached a file to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
That has reminded me that the first train I travelled on to Kingscote was hauled by 33001 (actually numbered C1 at the time but I don't want to upset @The Gricing Owl so don't tell him please:)). It was on a very soggy day in early May just after...
Apr 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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torgormaig liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Tom, re photos. I only send unsolicited photos to @Jonnie at the Spa Valley as I have a good feel ( I hope!) as to what he can use. But if any heritage railway, including the Bluebell, ever wants a higher res version of one I post here from...
Apr 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
