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Johnbs letzte Aktivitäten

  1. Johnb gefällt DanielsTrainss Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos 2025.

    60007 is seen at Gregson lane, approaching Horton in Ribblesdale, High Birkwith, Ais Gill and Garsdale Enjoy [MEDIA]

    12 Juni 2025 um 13:50
  2. Johnb gefällt FlyingScotsman4472s Beitrag in dem Thema 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 11 Juni 2025 um 22:10
  3. Johnb gefällt black5s Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos 2025.

    [MEDIA] Birkett Common on the return

    11 Juni 2025 um 21:39
  4. Johnb gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos 2025.

    [MEDIA] Today’s efforts.

    11 Juni 2025 um 20:24
  5. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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

    11 Juni 2025 um 19:47
  6. Johnb gefällt Frankie Hutchingss Beitrag in dem Thema 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...

    11 Juni 2025 um 19:45
  7. Johnb gefällt Karlhs Beitrag in dem Thema 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 11 Juni 2025 um 17:12
  8. Johnb gefällt guycarr360s Beitrag in dem Thema 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...

    11 Juni 2025 um 17:10
  9. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

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

    11 Juni 2025 um 17:10
  10. Johnb gefällt jsm8bs Beitrag in dem Thema 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 11 Juni 2025 um 15:11
  11. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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

    11 Juni 2025 um 14:09
  12. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema Jacobite 2025.

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

    11 Juni 2025 um 12:55
  13. Johnb gefällt 60017s Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos 2025.

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

    11 Juni 2025 um 12:52
  14. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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.

    11 Juni 2025 um 12:34
  15. Johnb antwortete auf das Thema 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.

    11 Juni 2025 um 12:12