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Leviathan liked dublo6231's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
I’d imagine the communication issued will have hopefully at least put some minds at rest - certainly for those wondering if it was going to be a substituted with a diesel or two - so kudos to VT for issuing.
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM -
Leviathan liked Robin's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Email received from Vintage Trains: Thank you for booking on The Mayflower. You may be aware that, due to the recent heatwaves and lack of rain, there is currently a national ban on steam locomotives operating on the main line. If the steam ban...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
Lewis B liked paul1609's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The nationwide steam ban is irrelevant. Its up to the railway to risk assess the hazards and make a decision based on their circumstances. At the K&ESR we havent been running steam engines on passenger trains since early June. The photo (DJ Bray)...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Sunnieboy liked Rander's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Email has just gone out from MNLPS that sets out this is not their intention, though the boiler will be given high priority so that Clan Line can use it if necessary. I believe '25's boiler is in pretty good condition.
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM -
Steve liked 26D_M's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Respecting the correctness of your assertion Tom, my question to Ian is whether 'Wadebridge' will keep the malachite once it is paired with the [rave added] tender currently behind 34072. This being the final series of exchanges involving...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:31 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I remember those well. No worries about coaches being off platform back then. That at Grosmont was before platform 3 was extended and the wall on the back of the platform demolished to allow platform 4 to be built, along with extending the...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM -
26D_M liked Rander's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Email has just gone out from MNLPS that sets out this is not their intention, though the boiler will be given high priority so that Clan Line can use it if necessary. I believe '25's boiler is in pretty good condition.
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM -
SECR 65 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think there are two separate conversations going on here, which are being elided, not necessarily helpfully. One is the “is it prudent to run steam in the current weather conditions?” question. That is clearly a local decision, based on the...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM -
Rander replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Email has just gone out from MNLPS that sets out this is not their intention, though the boiler will be given high priority so that Clan Line can use it if necessary. I believe '25's boiler is in pretty good condition.
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Surely MNLPS would have picked another one before now if they wanted only spares? I hope it shows confidence in the future and means overhauls can be planned over a longer timeframe whilst the other loco is in service and earning. Does MN25 have...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM -
Fireline replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Anyone else get the feeling that Brocklebank might become the MNLPS' version of 249 Squadron?
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Thanks, I just read too much into your words "Be good to see another malachite Bulleid, if only while it's being run in."
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM -
Rander liked 35B's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I have not gone as far as joining MNLPS, but this small SLL shareholder will be writing to confirm support for this. Having joined what is now SLL to support 35022's return to steam, and seen both 27 and 22 sold on, the decision to adopt...
Aug 18, 2026 at 3:14 PM
