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Didcot Railway Centre

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Pannier Man, Jan 2, 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, Feb 25, 2026
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    I couldn't say to be honest. I think it's a case of 'ready when it's ready.'
     
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    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Much like a 72xx I would image.
     
    GWR4707, Feb 26, 2026
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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, Mar 6, 2026
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    Railcar 22 on its travels at the East Somerset Railway . Footage from my eldest on my photocharter day
     
    Sidmouth, Mar 9, 2026
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    Picture on Didcot's Facebook of 5322 following it's repaint. Looks stunning! Screenshot_20260328-130732.png
     
    Dan Hill, Mar 28, 2026
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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, May 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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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, May 21, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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    Sidmouth, May 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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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, May 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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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? :)
     
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