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  1. wcmlbls1846 replied to the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.

    Here are three views of Tangmere arriving at Carnforth Mon 6 April with 57314 & 47812. Steam is leaking from the injector on the right hand side but that seems to be all....

    Apr 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM

  2. green five liked 26D_M's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.

    That's what I thought too and seem to recollect Tony Bush saying at the time they were optimistic it wouldn't be too bad but naturally wouldn't know for sure until they pulled it apart. Didn't it even have some new wheels made due to cracks...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM

  3. green five liked Chris86's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.

    I'm surprised that 46100 is considered well worn- I thought she had undergone some pretty significant work quite late on in her last operating spell?

    Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM

  4. green five liked acorb's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.

    They should have a chat with Vintage Trains who seem to have a good selection of routes they can send their Castles! ;)

    Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM

  5. green five liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.

    If my sources are correct which I’d say they are 80% reliable - 46100 and 34046 fall in to the “very well worn out” catergory. 45231 resided in the workshop in Crewe in October with minor bits removed (I had seen a photo of that), with the King...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM

  6. 46223 liked Charles Parry's post in the thread Ribble Steam Railway.

    [ATTACH] Called in today as part of a greater Preston area day trip couple with the West Lancashire Light Railway. Never visited before it and it is a great little set up. Train was Furness No. 20 plus four Mk 1s and a royal saloon. Took a trip...

    PXL_20260406_095153755.jpg Apr 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM

  7. ghost liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There is good news that the six main forgings for the inner valve gear components (To replace those stolen in 2022) have now been completed, with the relevant certification. They are due for a final inspection before despatch to Daniela Works.

    Apr 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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