Assuming this is still running I wonder what is going to haul it? The three locos listed on UK Steam are out out of action. 34067, 61306, 70000.
Just had the latest SR through the door. Inside there is an article that as a repercussion of the 34067 WB incident ORR are going to limit steam...
Just read that there is another FBU strike next Wednesday (25th) for 24hrs from 7am. Not sure if any ML steam is due to run on that day, unable to...
Now it's moved I thought I would start a new thread on this loco. Have just read the latest SR which arrived today. Says 73096 will stay in JB's...
3 so called "steam" tours in two days. Today had two tours with a steam ornament on the front & being shoved for at least 99% of the time....
The RAIB report into 47500's accident last year. http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/140331_R072014_Ordsall_Lane_Junction.pdf
No not the original one unfortunately! In the latest SR it is mentioned that 70000 is to take on the identity of former WR Brit 70025 Western...
Just had a text from a friend that he heard a steam train go past near Reading. Apart from the charter ban here at the moment I can't think what...
With all the talk about various new builds & conversions I have just found this site which may be of interest. Looks like it puts everything...
Just got the new SR, seems Bittern has "special derogation" to run up to 90mph on the ECML during June/July. I believe it ties in with the 6 A4's...
Just got the latest SR & there is an article saying that 9F 92245 is to be butchered/chopped/sectioned to show the Barry scrapyard story for...
Is this the latest livery? Very smart. From WNXX. [wnxx] Pictures - 66744 Peterborough 071112
Just read in the latest SR that VT are planning another 5043 bash next year before the GW main line closes for charters & the wires go up. I let...
Looks like there is new hope for the last but one new steam loco built for BR, 92219. Feared it would be broken up for spares, according to the...
Have read a snippet elsewhere that today is the 50th anniversary of when a Brush Type 4, D1500?, (Class 47) first ran on BR metals. This is only...
Now if they could produce a standard gauge version (as mentioned), it would solve a lot of problems regarding air braking on steam locos. More...
Having a nosey at the re-building works at Reading Station at about 12.05pm today when I saw this "strange sight" in the distance. Turned out to...
With all the recent flooding/landslide/line closure issues, things have now taken a different turn. Given the current weather conditions (bone...
As the title suggests, I was driving eastbound on the M4 today near Junc 13 (Chieveley) at about 4.45pm when I saw a low loader travelling...
Browsing UKsteam I see a VT trip Tyseley to Liverpool & back this Saturday with 6201 has been cancelled due to lack of bookings. Seems it was to...
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