I was very excited by the H2 groups intention to build aclass E basically visually similar to the class D at York. I was hoping that at its first...
Absolutely agree, was priveliged to see and hear these in the 40s-50s and 60s, but must say that fitted with the extra nostril and larger cowling...
A bit sarcastic, and not slightly funny. From a team dedicated to restoring 35011/21C11, and trying to avoid the pitfalls experienced by 45551...
Absolutely fascinating, looking forward to "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" next.
An interesting coincidence Clan Stewart 72009 was allocated to 30A for a short while in late 1958 trialled as a replacement fot Brits on Clacton...
Not quite sure "coming out of the woodwork" is a good choice of words, how about "keen to help and assist" No offence meant.
Many many thanks for these fascinating updates every one a learning curve for us "amateurs".
What about the 0-4-4 tanks 41900-41909 did they not spend most of the 50's in store, I certainly never saw one in steam, and were they needed in...
You however don't have any such experience............you weren't even born when steam was king What a bizarre statement, human history goes...
No, just quoting from a footplateman who worked from 1924 t0 1961 on what became the Midland Railway, until requested to assist on a punctuality...
Because it is from a footplateman, someone at the coal face, not an amateur, either enthusiastic or dismissive. I would have thought the answer...
For S.A.C Martin and his battle against the flat earthists: Quote: A highlight of one of my drives was when I went up to the engine at KX and...
An excellent effort from a superb crew and class of loco, but think for a moment about the man with the wet shirt and shovel !
60113 Lone locomotive 60501-6 and 60507-60510 nemerically small classes PLUS arrival of diesels Incidentally three A2/3 locos lasted a year...
I am pretty sure it was the 83D Laira men that disliked the Brits, bad view forward, draughty dusty cabs, difficult to fire, etc. Eventually they...
A slight correction, always with pacific haulage, saw it many many times, the vast majority of the time with an immaculate A4, if one not...
Us spotters at Wood Green and Hornsea had no problem with the looks and proportions of the A2/2 locos, you may not like the looks of these locos,...
Apologies for post 4136 as I was typing it we had a power cut and my posting was added to 4136. It should read as below. I too can remember an...
Why, please enlighten me ? 69530
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