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  1. Johnb liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    [ATTACH] Going well on the climb to Blea Moor North Tunnel on a lovely day in the northern fells. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05

    SNG Blea Moor Nat Press copy.jpg Jun 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM

  2. Johnb liked black5's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    [MEDIA] Birkett Common on the return

    Jun 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM

  3. Johnb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    [MEDIA] Today’s efforts.

    Jun 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM

  4. Johnb replied to the thread Saphos 2025.

    I wouldn’t say it let the engine down, the fact that I noticed it is an indication of the superb condition of the rest of the engine

    Jun 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM

  5. Johnb liked Frankie Hutchings's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    I’ll hold my hand up to that one. I put brasso on the whistle earlier in the week while cleaning the top of the boiler, within the LSL running shed. 60007 was moved outside on Monday and unfortunately a rainstorm on Tuesday reduced the shine and...

    Jun 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM

  6. Johnb liked Karlh's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    A short distance from jsm8b and as they have hinted at just a few moments after the sun came out No. 60007 cross the Weaver Navigation.[ATTACH]

    Mainline-11.6.25-'The-Fellsman'-60007.jpg Jun 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM

  7. Johnb liked guycarr360's post in the thread Tornado.

    That may be your view, she certainly is putting in the miles. Going to be quite honest, and say the most recent ascent of Shap from the South, gave the impression of very little work being done by her. A soft drifting almost silent exhaust, and...

    Jun 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM

  8. Johnb replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    It’s Willesden, the same staff day that 35028 did last year

    Jun 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM

  9. Johnb liked jsm8b's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    Frodsham Viaduct in the cool of the morning; in sun despite the clouds having malicious intent. [ATTACH]

    _25Z2536 60007 Frodsham Viaduct 110625.jpg Jun 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM

  10. Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2025.

    At least Black 5s are correct for the WHL although they didn’t work to Mallaig. You are right, the crews would be most unhappy with an S15 cab

    Jun 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM

  11. Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2025.

    Thanks, I didn’t know it was passed to work to Whitby

    Jun 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM

  12. Johnb liked 60017's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    I hadn't noticed John! But I can say it was in fine voice approaching the station and level crossing! :)

    Jun 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM

  13. Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2025.

    825 has not run on the main line since the introduction of TPWS/OTMR and GSM-R, an expensive lot of equipment and the loco is nit needed for the Jacobite.

    Jun 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM

  14. Johnb replied to the thread Saphos 2025.

    Buffers quartered Kings Cross style is a nice touch but who forgot to Brasso the whistle? Not a criticism but something that wouldn’t be noticed on an engine not finished to such a high standard.

    Jun 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM

  15. Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2025.

    I don’t think it is unrealistic to assume that but WCR aren’t going away thankfully. The glimmer of hope is that I’ve heard that the overhaul of the K1 has been given priority and unless things have changed it won’t be fitted out for working...

    Jun 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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