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Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Discussie in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' gestart door NightRail, 11 jan 2017.

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  1. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Keep up at the back!
    When discussing proper engines, clarity is enhanced by not using those strange BR numbers ...

    :)

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 26 feb 2025
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  2. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Now this can open up a whole can of worms. Does that mean that 73082, 75027, etc are not proper locomotives?
     
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  3. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    As I get older and less fit, the strengths of 80151 are slowly winning me round …

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 26 feb 2025
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Within the ranks of 'Standard' locomotives are some really useful designs. The 1950s turned out some great machines and let's face it, in 2025 that is quite a while ago now!
     
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  5. 73129

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    If members on here had a choice of a LMS class five or a Standard class 5 which one would they prefer to drive or fire.

    thanks

    Since it’s been a fair few years now. Here’s a photo of 73096 going back to 2010 at Stable lane.

    DSC_0036.jpeg
     
    73129, 26 feb 2025
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  6. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    Peter Smith who has taken both over the S&D says Standard 5

    Which makes sense
     
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    5944, 26 feb 2025
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  8. 21B

    21B Part of the furniture

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    Std 5. Better layout, bigger wheels, otherwise just as free steaming etc. also has roller bearings so easier to prep.
     
    21B, 26 feb 2025
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  9. AaronT

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    I believe the frames did go in Ropley works for a short amount of time before CanPac took priority. In some recent pictures I think the frames of 92212 can be seen inside the works again so not sure where it stands currently.
     
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  10. ruddingtonrsh56

    ruddingtonrsh56 Well-Known Member

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    I've not fired either so I'd take whatever I'm given!
     
    ruddingtonrsh56, 26 feb 2025
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  11. martin1656

    martin1656 Nat Pres stalwart Friend

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    I must admit, i found the std 5 an easier engine the cab layout was better, the std 4 tanks are probally the most suitable engines for preserved line use,
     
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  12. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    73096 was bought by the MHR PLC in 2017.
     
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  13. Dunfanaghy Road

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    In the same time frame as every other overhaul / repair: Ready when it's ready. :)
    Seriously though, there is a lot of work to do yet.
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    Dunfanaghy Road, 26 feb 2025
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  14. std tank

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    Isn't 30925 back at York?
     
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  15. Steve

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    Even when I was fit a Standard would always be a preferred choice. I like to think I’m not daft. :)
     
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  16. Stinch

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    Standard 5 every time
     
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  17. Stinch

    Stinch New Member

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    It appears she was sold to an individual last year and remains at Ropley.
     
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  18. Steve

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    I’ve 7 Black 5’s under my belt but never had a BR Cl.5. Even so, based on my experience with other Standards (9 in total) I’d go for a Standard 5 any day.
     
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  19. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    An interesting development. Will she remain at the Watercress Line?
     
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  20. 73129

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    I found my short time on the footplate 73096 was the easier loco to fire compared to the other locos that were in service at the time.
     
    Last edited: 26 feb 2025
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