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Jamessquared replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Nothing wrong with ashpan sprays, and they are a tool in the armoury of reducing line side fires - and also, importantly in financial and maintenance terms, reducing ashpan fires. It's worth remembering though that if you turn on an ashpan spray...
Jul 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM -
Jamessquared liked Saint's post in the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
A couple... That's the kind of British understatement I love! :)
Jul 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM -
Mick45305 liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Apologies I no longer have the information available as I did last year for a more broad outlook, but the information I have suggests at least the NW and Central area is Black until at least 25th July.
Jul 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM -
Saint replied to the thread Società Veneta Ferrovie..
Someone took the stuck turntable scene [MEDIA]
Jul 14, 2026 at 8:19 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Apologies I no longer have the information available as I did last year for a more broad outlook, but the information I have suggests at least the NW and Central area is Black until at least 25th July.
Jul 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM -
acorb replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There is zero rain forecasted in the next fortnight. If any rain does fall it will be in the form of isolated showers which will do nothing to alleviate the situation. We are on the verge of a prolonged period of very warm / hot, dry weather -...
Jul 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM -
acorb liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Apologies I no longer have the information available as I did last year for a more broad outlook, but the information I have suggests at least the NW and Central area is Black until at least 25th July.
Jul 14, 2026 at 7:43 AM -
MellishR liked 35B's post in the thread GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.
Yes, one-offs. In comparison to what was coming out of GE and GM, the N&W steam types were relatively few in number, and lacked the economies of scale that the diesels provided. Taking your list of Y6, A and J classes, that was a total of 138...
Jul 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM -
twr12 replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Nothing, ashpan sprays are effective at reducing cess fires because wet cinders are generally not burning. I am somewhat surprised that there is no statutory requirement for ashpan sprays to be fitted to mainline steam locomotives. Mesh screens...
Jul 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM -
Oswald T Wistle liked RalphW's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.
Scarborough Spa Wednesday motive power likely to be a 37 for haulage to attract a few more customers with a 47 for power.
Jul 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
