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2857Harry replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Even so that is what David Smith quotes as the reason 4767 can do 75
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM -
Johnb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that 4767 was specially authorised to run at 75mph because it was fitted with roller bearings and therefore less likely to run hot at higher speed.
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM -
SECR 65 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Martyn's Law.
I should say straight away that I am not a lawyer, so this is an interpetation, not a legal judgement. I also admit I have not read the legislation at all, but I have read the guidance. I wonder if some of the statements being put around about...
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM -
RailWest replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Well, at least it was a SOMERSET cider :-)
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM -
LMS2968 liked bristolian's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Likewise. When the maximum operating speed for preserved steam on the main line was introduced, no mention was made of roller bearings versus plain bearings. Wheel diameter was the only factor (I'm sure) that was used, as it has a bearing (pun...
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM -
bristolian replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Likewise. When the maximum operating speed for preserved steam on the main line was introduced, no mention was made of roller bearings versus plain bearings. Wheel diameter was the only factor (I'm sure) that was used, as it has a bearing (pun...
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:28 AM -
Britfoamer liked 5944's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2klxxk7k2o?fbclid=Iwb21leASWvm9jbGNrBJa-OWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHp5W55uCcYrPDdR0Ftnz4FrTIpCPABD5XVwIhBjXqhkMIpmhWWtatySW9Z1I_aem_5wBXxWhc1FTIULTbkD1EqQ Disgraceful behaviour! :D
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:14 AM -
gwralatea replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
What a lovely man you are.
Jun 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
