20's engine was running as train left Crewe.
2010 and 2011 Tornado and 6024 worked the 2 trains to Ludlow and Salop - about 1 hour apart. Both trains worked ECS into Coton Hill Yard. Locos...
Interesting and enjoyable report. So 6024's Plymouth to Exeter time remains unbeaten for another year. Hopefully we might see her out before too...
I think SC really stands for Support Crew - particularly apt on the smokebox door!
I recall in 2010 Western Enterprise brought a train (10 or 11 coaches) from Paddington into BL. 6024 was put on the front and took the complete...
There was a 6201 stand at the Stafford model railway show last weekend.
I understand that steam locos operating on the main line are required to have electric-powered cab lighting. The end of oil lamps for frame lamps?
As water is a continuing issue for mainline operations, the loss of water space has possibly deterred some owners positioning the compressor on...
As a student in the 1950's regularly slept on the cushions Sunday evening from Glasgow Buchanan Street to Liverpool Central (?). Guards very...
A side view of the outside cylinder casing looks no different from the previous 'wide' cylinder. The loco head-on view still has the cylinder...
6024 - Nov 2006 - 11 coaches - first train of the day at 7.00am - cold and damp railhead. No rescue required (doubt if any available!) Continued...
Arrival at Bridgnorth. Job done.[ATTACH]
The loco was stabled at Bewdley and, early morning, went light engine to Kidder to 'warm up' the stock. Having then completed a round trip with...
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