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  1. banburysaint liked Johnb's post in the thread Bahamas.

    I’m a member of the society but not a party to the decision. I assume it’s so it isn’t visible, 45407 has the pump between the frames but for the other two Black 5s Ian Riley fitted it under the driver’s seat just protruding below the cab side...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  2. torgormaig replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    CDL is not the issue - if it was how come the Jacobite is operating diesel free on most days? The issue is train heat and air conditioning. If the set needs an eth (electric train heat) supply then a suitably fitted diesel loco is needed in the...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  3. 2857Harry replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Not if MK1s return (CDL fitted included) or they use one of the 6(?) generator vehicles they have. Or indeed how they are running the Jacobite….

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM

  4. banburysaint liked Aberdare's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    No. It means that someone has held the head of the countersunk screw stationary with the slot in the head at the angle they desired whilst their assistant has tightened the nut on the inside to the required torque. On most GWR cast cab side...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:37 PM

  5. banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    Not being funny but with the cabside plates it’s hardly difficult to get them lined up properly. Posh screw head style bolt in, line it up how you want it, then put the nut on the back and tighten it from the nut as tight as you like! And not...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM

  6. Jamessquared liked 32110's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Waiting to rejoin the Bluebell fleet. [ATTACH]

    20260624_132302.jpg 20260624_132302.jpg Jun 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM

  7. 32110 attached a file to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Waiting to rejoin the Bluebell fleet. [ATTACH]

    20260624_132302.jpg 20260624_132302.jpg Jun 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM

  8. banburysaint liked Fireboxchaserphotography's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I am sure I shall. Its been a horrid experience but at the end of the day all I want is to see her back out doing what she does best. I like others only want the best for her ultimately.

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM

  9. banburysaint liked Sidmouth's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I'm very pleased you have survived pancreatic cancer and very sorry that was a life experience you had to go through . A good friend died of it and i know how absolutely horrible it is I also know the commitment steam engines create and whilst...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM

  10. banburysaint liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:33 PM

  11. banburysaint liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    This has appeared on YouTube today..... [MEDIA]

    Jun 24, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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