Hi All, I have been scowering the internet for images of the MOD ordered / NBL built stanier 8f locos in service on the lms in the early 40s. So...
@steam_mad Would have been barely out his nappies there! Although I'm convinced he still requires them sometimes :D
I was the fireman for the day when that was being filmed - sad to see I got edited out. Run over by a camera and wore a daft tache for nothing lol.
Parts of 48518 will run again! We at the 45170 appeal have acquired the motion brackets to replace our knackered ones when the overhaul begins!
Further update for everyone: The appeal has surpassed £62000 in just one year! Far better than we had anticipated! However we wish to keep up...
One could not possibly comment ;)
I heard that Bo'ness is sometimes sunny in summer! ;)
What's the status of the ivatt gents? Any sign of the boiler being steam tested?
Gents, A final opportunity to photograph 62712 "Morayshire" in her BR black livery has arisen. The dates for this are provisionally the 26th and...
Not during the cosmetic restoration as this would come at a cost during a time when all funding needs to pay for the loco. However when the...
A nice wee article by the Scotsman on 45170: http://m.scotsman.com/lifestyle/heritage/all-fired-up-to-restore-scots-wartime-steam-engine-1-3853340...
Mixed traffic gala update: http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/mixed-traffic-gala-2015-new/ Unfortunately there will be no visiting steam due to...
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