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Sheff liked Spamcan81's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
AFAIK just one other loco was converted in the experiment, a GEA(?) Garratt. The 19C was nicknamed Takbok and the Garratt Renoster - Afrikaans for reindeer and rhinoceros respectively. I think there’s a picture of both of them in The Great Steam...
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM -
Johnme101 liked Fred Kerr's post in the thread Statfold Barn Spectacle of Steam 7&8 March.
For those who missed this - it wasn't a choice from the listed 14 but it WAS the actual runners on the day. A regular date in my calendar and on this date over 200 images taken between 10:00 and 16:00 without rushing around; my images attached...
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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John Petley liked 5098's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.
Trying to hide the stock (1). Copy Pit summit [ATTACH] Trying to hide the stock (2). Barmoor Clough tunnel. [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
Mar 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Nick C liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
There was no working party atop the hill yesterday, as Muggin's 'Ere found himself on lineside patrol duties along with @Hampshire Unit - some serious ballast yomping was done & we'd already done the two evening Nikon Shoots - helping those who'd...
Mar 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.
I realise that many people are happy using their phones, but I find that much more challenging than using a camera with a viewfinder. When I have paid for the ride I feel entitled to get a look at the loco from up close, but I don't spend long...
Mar 16, 2026 at 8:35 AM
