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Hirn liked johnofwessex's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I can think of a lot worse things to buy in a panic than Can Pac.................
Sep 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM -
tony51 replied to the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
Premier has at least been allowed to steam round Llanfair station. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1793207988665010/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e
Sep 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM -
Chris86 liked 21B's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That is not the question. In my experience the question tends to be how much effort does it take to keep a Bulleid able to do the work compared to other types. The Jarvis rebuilds are tons better in this regard. The originals are difficult to...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
Chris86 liked 21B's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It was not a panic buy. It was bought because the railway required motive power. The loco was in ticket, but near the end of a mainline cert, and the price was attractive. It was always (in my view) an overly expensive locomotive to overhaul,...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:43 PM -
21B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That is not the question. In my experience the question tends to be how much effort does it take to keep a Bulleid able to do the work compared to other types. The Jarvis rebuilds are tons better in this regard. The originals are difficult to...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:16 PM -
21B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It was not a panic buy. It was bought because the railway required motive power. The loco was in ticket, but near the end of a mainline cert, and the price was attractive. It was always (in my view) an overly expensive locomotive to overhaul,...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM -
nige757 liked js5646's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Some great EE music on that video. Thanks for sharing!
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
Devonbelle liked 5944's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
https://wllr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WLLR-Gala-Book-2026-ebook.pdf?fbclid=IwSU9FWAUCw1twZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgwQSfrxeO0V7yCyMqKdOouOyoPHCkLoavCi6t7UKLnS5PPo1_UYIkfuflhC_aem_NY5cZBZkvBnZ-x6GlS1Z6w...
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:55 PM -
Devonbelle liked 5944's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
They've said on Facebook that timetables will be released week commencing 31st August, once they've made a decision about whether it'll be steam or diesel. The Wasp is booked to be out as well for the first time in a quite a while....
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:55 PM -
Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
MellishR replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Would a Bulleid on the Mid-Hants ever be worked hard?
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:18 PM -
MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM -
Kinghambranch liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
Crampton Locomotive - this is a project that for a long time seemed to have gone into abeyance, but has flared into life over the last year or two, with really significant progress. https://cramptonlocomotivetrust.org/ The website has had a...
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
3ABescot liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
We don't know why but it is; the older SVR drivers who worked both it and Black Five 5110 will tell you the same. Both these engines worked eight-coach trains southbound over the Central Wales line and the difference in speed is notable; 2968's...
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM
