Indeed, and also that whilst doing similar sots of mileages to their standard gauge counterparts they are doing it on much smaller wheels - more...
Also later when 75027 arrived on the line, there were those who said it was far too big for the Bluebell's needs*, and indeed it dwarfed...
There is also the issue of what people are prepared to pay, and how long they want to spend watching even considerable beauty passing by the...
Goodness me, I'd never noticed that before! Steve B
I am another that would like to see the Adams Tank back in service - partly sentiment as it was the loco in service on my first visit to the...
Don't we have other threads for this kind of thing? This thread is about the Bluebell's new build Brighton Atlantic! Steve B
How about a brass dome, and GWR safety valve bonnet?:) Ok, I'll shut up now. Steve B
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I'm reminded of a visit by Keith Catchpole of Ffestiniog fame to our school's railway society, where as part of his talk he showed a film. This...
Has anyone on here had experience of driving K1 on the WHR or at Statfold? How does the compounding work out on that? Steve B
Here I will reveal my ignorance - do I understand correctly that compounds have separate valve gear controls for the high and low pressure...
I agree with you about the Maunsell, and there are other coaches there that deserve a mention. I feel that variety, where it can be achieved, is...
We've rehashed the same arguments again and again. And what has been said before is that whilst more railways have woken up to the fact that their...
And probably had to pay more for it as well! And if memory serves me correctly, not as comfortable as a Mk1! Steve B
Seeing that mix of modern traction with the Class 40s makes me realise how much character the older locos have! Steve B
It is also not necessarily the case that the larger the track gauge, the larger the loading gauge. The 2ft gauge Welsh Highland and the Vale of...
I think you may be right there. But at least no one seems to suggest that an 08 has the same chassis as a Jinty! Steve B
Indeed, and you also have to take into consideration that as I sit here and write this, the Gobowen station arrivals screen is showing pretty much...
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The comment might have been a bit tongue in cheek, but had steam continued after 1966 it probably would have been painted in the corporate blue....
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