ykin01's Recent Activity
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ykin01 liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
There is every point in having a diesel there, it means the journey can be completed without the need for a water stop, the two locos only need the one path to get them home. No loco, unless the rods are removed, will be hauled on the main line...
Apr 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM -
ykin01 liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
What absolute rubbish, as has been pointed out just a loco movement and unless rods are removed no steam loco would ever be moved without being in steam.
Apr 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM -
ykin01 liked 30567's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Isn't the yellow fire risk status still on? And red in the north west? If I'm right, the operator had no choice today.
Apr 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM -
ykin01 liked acorb's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
If this was a railtour with paying passengers I would understand your argument, but given this is a loco movement back to base then I am afraid time, convenience and money will be the main factors here. I doubt West Coast gave the slightest...
Apr 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM -
ykin01 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
[ATTACH] Nunney Castle approaching Cheltenham as 5Z29
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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ykin01 liked ficksberglion's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Perhaps the highlight of the weekend, 60 years after the original, 7802 and 7812 head the Festiniog Railway Special, not across Wales but at Northwood Lane. An amazing preservation achievement that the two locos are still active after 6...
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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ykin01 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
Ended up being “promoted” from spare fireman to fireman, and got a 2nd go on the 10A machine. Fantastic engine, and a really pleasure to work on. Just for reference, and so people can gauge the “quiet-ness” we’ve broken even on the event this...
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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ykin01 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025.
I had a brilliant morning firing Galatea. An absolute credit to the WCRC team. Brilliant engine :)
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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ykin01 liked steamingyorkshire's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
A few clips of 'Russell' at the Welsh Highland Railway between 2019 and 2025 :) [MEDIA]
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM -
ykin01 liked black5's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
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ykin01 liked black5's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
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Apr 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM -
ykin01 liked Sean Emmett's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Today Russell successfully completed a full round trip from Porthmadog to Caernarfon, with the 5-coach WHHR rake. Sustained a solid 14 mph on the upper part of the 1:40 climb between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu in damp conditions, that did allow...
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM -
ykin01 liked Wagoniester's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
A perfect chance moment yesterday of 13809 heading towards Weybourne, failing to spook a grazing deer in the field below. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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ykin01 replied to the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway - Easter Steam Up.
Excellent, glad you had a good visit - I believe the early indications are it was a successful weekend!
Apr 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM -
ykin01 liked meiga's post in the thread The chairman's train. From 16th April, 2025.
[ATTACH] 5029 Nunney Castle and 57 311 at Durston en route to Kingswear
Apr 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
