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    Pathfinder 2023

    Do I see a burn mark on the smoke box? Build up of ash behind the door? Consequence of the coal WC has to use?
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 10 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Dalesman 2023

    That's a really nicely written and concise report covering all the necessary ground with just enough detail to give a sense of the trip. Thanks....
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 8 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    6201, her new lease of life.

    6201 is a big loco and can haul air braked trains. In that context it is a really useful engine for the main line so it's not surprising that a...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 7 September 2023 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Saphos Trains

    No comment! Nice video though.
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 6 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    Sorry, I know nothing except what several DBC train crews have said to me at different times over the years. By 'safety' I mean operational...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 6 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    You may be right in your Network Rail comment but I think you will find that DBC will have had a hand in that decision. My understanding is that...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 6 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    Well if they are going to do it properly from Taunton to Plymouth and back then they could try the combination of steam and diesel like this and...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 6 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    LSWR T3 563

    ....or any job actually. Strikes me as a priority, one would think. And the end date for this to be sorted is when please? Sorry, not a...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 4 September 2023 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Northern Belle 2023

    A nice easy day out for Tangmere then it seems...good videos though.
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 2 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    O.V.S.Bulleid - The Southern Enigma

    A massive area for debate so my brief comments are probably going to raise more questions than answers. Let's park the austerity matter as that...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 2 September 2023 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Dreams 2023

    I don't know the answer to this except to observe that post WW2 the whole point of the Standard Class locomotives was that they had some parts in...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 1 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    Good for you. Be under no illusion; the line limit is 9 for steam on its own. Who knows how many the poor Scot will be stuck on the front of!
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 1 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    Can't think of any owner that would although the A1ST went through a period of trying hard to do so, I recall. However, working a loco hard is...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 1 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    The solution is simple and it could be shown in the advertising. 1. A steam hauled trip is exactly that; the WCRC CME is an example. 2. A trip...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 1 September 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains 2023

    I think that this may be an error by VT. You advertise a train on a given date. You book on that date. That's the contract. You can't then force...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 30 August 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    For years on the SWML, and I do mean years, the curve on the London side of Wimbledon station would give trains quite a kick. It was a definite...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 30 August 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    And it doesn't seem a bit out of place on the Bluebell either.
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 29 August 2023 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Saphos Trains

    Give them credit; Saphos has struck gold with its packages. They just don't do 'cheap and cheerful' and £165 for a seat plus tea/coffee is quite...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 28 August 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains

    I agree. It's not sour grapes on my part just the stark reality of the market place and how this set-up reads things. If they were seriously...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 27 August 2023 im Forum: What's Going On
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    Final hours of Peterborough PSB

    Peterborough controlled from somewhere over 100 miles away. That's quite something but will be a salutary moment on the first time that an...
    Beitrag von: Big Al, 26 August 2023 im Forum: Railway Herald
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