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Groks212 replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Scotsman's diesel hauled move to the ELR tomorrow 2nd June: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K66243/2026-06-02/detailed Dave B
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM -
Chris86 liked Sheff's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I was an engineer in the chemical industry all my working life and firstly for our sins they were always referred to as vacuum pumps, be they recip, liquid ring or whatever. However, in design and specification, we always used absolute pressure...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:52 PM -
Chris86 liked 5801's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Most other industries call that device an Exhauster.
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
Chris86 liked 73108's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
All style and no substance. Just right for the punters it's aimed at. And it's another former BB car with most of its real history stripped out for today's champagne and canapes set. Yes, I see the irony in that comment, but it would be nice if...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM -
Chris86 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
It is a welcome development, no doubt about that, particularly as it no longer seems the question of an exemption being issued is a barrier to the operation.
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
acorb liked Scrat's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
In reality, is any steam engine great to work on, I don’t think it is confined to just GWR locos, lol… Removing the inside valve and piston from a Bulleid pacific whilst cramped under a smokebox takes some beating when it comes to crap jobs on...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM -
3ABescot liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
I'm sure there will be healthy bookings, but runs with steam all the way from London to various destinations are still quite frequently done, so it is not necessarily the "modern railway" that is preventing it. I'm sure the passengers will enjoy...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM -
3ABescot liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
65 miles of steam each way roughly depending on where at Taunton the loco change is done. But on the modern railway realistically what can you do. At best you could perhaps go one way with steam, but would you have long enough at the destination...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM -
Julian Jones liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
I think the fact that WC have fitted more early MK2 stock with CDL and sent a full rake to Scotland shows great progress and a clear intention. I also think that it’s a good train to send as it’s air only so works well with the 5s. I’m glad to...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
