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Didcot Railway Centre

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' wurde von Pannier Man gestartet, 2 Januar 2010.

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  1. brennan

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    The GWS places great store in tradition. I have to admire their tenacity! Whilst on the subject of GWS engines is there any timeline for the completion of 1363?
     
    brennan, 25 Februar 2026
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  2. Mr Valentine

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    I couldn't say to be honest. I think it's a case of 'ready when it's ready.'
     
    Mr Valentine, 25 Februar 2026
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  3. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Much like a 72xx I would image.
     
    GWR4707, 26 Februar 2026
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  4. brennan

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    Have there been any updates on 1466? I'm told some problems with the boiler have emerged and it's been partially dismantled for access to leaking rivets . It's not long since it returned to service.
     
    brennan, 6 März 2026
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  5. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Railcar 22 on its travels at the East Somerset Railway . Footage from my eldest on my photocharter day
     
    Sidmouth, 9 März 2026
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  6. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    Picture on Didcot's Facebook of 5322 following it's repaint. Looks stunning! Screenshot_20260328-130732.png
     
    Dan Hill, 28 März 2026
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    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    I received an email today about the Bank Holiday Gala at Didcot and it had this rather worrying statement included in the email:

    "PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, 1466 WILL NOT BE OPERATIONAL THIS WEEKEND OR FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE."

    Not operational tor the foreseeable future? I wonder what they have found after taking her apart. Really sad news about a "freshly" overhauled loco.

    Sent from my XQ-BT52 using Tapatalk
     
    green five, 20 Mai 2026 um 20:49
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  8. mdewell

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    There is a photo posted on the Great Western Society FB page on 16/5/2026 showing 1466's boiler still off the frames, apparently to deal with leaking rivets. No mention of how the repairs are progressing
    (Purely speculation on my part but perhaps an ongoing legal matter regarding who is responsible (financially) for the rectification work is why there have been no detailed updates).
     
    mdewell, 21 Mai 2026 um 09:12
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    Sidmouth, 21 Mai 2026 um 09:28
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    Looks like either a significant issues with the works or materials or possibly lack of paperwork for the materials or methods used to repair the boiler
     
    Simon Smith, 21 Mai 2026 um 10:01
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    Or they're too busy putting it right to issue updates to those of us who really don't need to know? :)
     
    Fireline, 21 Mai 2026 um 15:32
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