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    RTC Sussex Belle: 06/12/23

    Interesting picture Dan - the station looks a lot different now to what it was when I grew up nearby, but that was some 60 years ago now....
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 6, 2023 at 5:59 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    92134

    Now I'm back home Steve, I've dug out a picture I took of 92220 at Whitby on Sun 11/10/87 while working some Whitby - Goathland shuttles for BR...
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 4, 2023 at 9:54 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    92134

    I don't think you type anything into the system Tom. It works by counting the axles of a train as it passes. A flangeless wheel may be counted at...
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 3, 2023 at 10:10 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    92134

    I understand that there is another problem in relation to the 9Fs fllangless driving wheel. These days the widespread use of axle counters instead...
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 3, 2023 at 9:21 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    They are plastic oil containers cut in half and placed over the point blades to prevent overnight snow blocking the blades. Simples:). Peter
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 2, 2023 at 5:12 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Tornado

    Am I the only one who is surprised that the loco needed a new set of tyres after such a short life? What mileage did they get out of the first set...
    Post by: torgormaig, Dec 1, 2023 at 7:12 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Dreams Edinburgh Christmas Market 23/11-26/11/23: D9000 RSG & 60007 SNG

    Snap! - with apologies for my rather crude attempt at removing the stanchion just ahead of the loco.[ATTACH] Peter
    Post by: torgormaig, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Ok. Thanks everyone. I should have guessed. Peter
    Post by: torgormaig, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Please excuse my ignorance but what is Dave? Peter
    Post by: torgormaig, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Steam Dreams Edinburgh Christmas Market 23/11-26/11/23: D9000 RSG & 60007 SNG

    Two of 34A Top Shed's more famous Pacifics met on the site of 50A, York Shed, this morning prior to the A4's departure for Edinburgh. Once based...
    Post by: torgormaig, Nov 23, 2023 in forum: What's Going On
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    A colleague of mine was involved as the driver of the fake locomotive used last year in the filming of Mission Impossible on the NYMR. At one...
    Post by: torgormaig, Nov 22, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK