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GWR4707 liked SVR C&W's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
There is a huge amount to catch up with after spending the day putting a canvas on one of our Gresley Brakes today. As Acorb says, at the SVR we currently have 58 serviceable coaches, 78 in the total fleet with 12 red carded, 3 under overhaul...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM -
GWR4707 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Ah yes, the great GWSR carriage shed conundrum! It is being actively looked at, lots of people have different opinions and there are various conflicting constraints. For what it's worth, my own view currently is that there will always be a need...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:41 PM -
David Mylchreest replied to the thread Oil Firing.
Yes I too read the article and I'm every bit as concerned as you are but you can't just "price fossil-fueled vehicles off the road and aircraft out of the sky!", it's by no means as easy as that. Firstly the technology required to fly aeroplanes...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM -
acorb replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Changing subject, when is the next steam fire risk review? Hopefully a good dumping of rain coming over the Cotswolds tomorrow and Thursday..
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM -
ragl liked Steve's post in the thread Oil Firing.
They say bu115h1t baffles brains. Fortunately, like most people, I’m not that brainy.
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM -
ragl liked brennan's post in the thread Oil Firing.
Ah, so we may as well shut everything down. That'll save a lot of worries about fundraising to keep heritage railways running. If you read the Guardian this is what you must expect.......
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM -
ragl liked std tank's post in the thread BR Double blastpipes.
The frame arrangement of the 9Fs was completely re-designed during construction. From 92050 (stated on drawings) or 92097 (stated in book records) all the Crewe built 9Fs were fitted with cast hornblocks held in place by cold turned rivets and...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
ragl liked class8mikado's post in the thread BR Double blastpipes.
The 'significant' problem was how to actuate an inside cylinder without inside valve gear. BR Caprotti was i think reasonably successful on the Standard 5's, but as you say unneccesary/ expensive. Someone with a talent for it might one day...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
Mick45305 liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Press release from our communications officer.
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
