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DBLM Dave replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Definitely sounds that way. The loco seemed to be struggling or certainly being handled very carefully and skilfully. 6046 always appears (to me) to be stronger than 5197. Vegetation seemed dry so possibly a conscious plan to prevent possible...
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM -
Paul42 liked Pymothy's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We left the lead 37 at Goathland presumably to help work the diner back. No issue with the loco failure, as I say I accept these things happen, totally understandable.To leave a packed train standing for 25 minutes without a single person...
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM -
Andy Moody replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I'm told that the Blue pool site is in the vicinity of the old Motala link between Network rail/Swan Rail connection, I don't think the platform has actually been built yet, also don't know if full planning permission has been given. Re: Delay...
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
northernsteam liked Sheff's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Great turn out for the Clan Hengist / B17 Sandringham open day yesterday, car parks full to overflowing. Lots more stands there too, inc George V, Gowrie, GCR gap viaduct model, and Advanced Steam’s 10.25in Revolution which showcased some really...
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Paul42 liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
To try and keep on time today they were only running as far as Cats Eye, which is just past the treadle for Norden Gates in the down direction. The main purpose of running these services over the road was for signaller training in Norden Gates,...
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM -
Paul42 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
It’s a walkway not a platform. It’s now a requirement for new bridges to have one. We couldn’t afford a double track bridge like the original, nor would there be an operational need for one.
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM -
Sheff attached a file to the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
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Apr 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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aron33 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
and possibly the one or 2 NCB south Wales that were scrapped? 9792 survived into the 70s at Maerdy I think
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM -
aron33 liked Sheff's post in the thread Current and Proposed New-Builds.
Not to be missed ….. this a Saturday, 10.00am - 4.00pm A bargain at only £3. [ATTACH]
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Blackbuck liked Sheff's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
Great turn out for the Clan Hengist / B17 Sandringham open day yesterday, car parks full to overflowing. Lots more stands there too, inc George V, Gowrie, GCR gap viaduct model, and Advanced Steam’s 10.25in Revolution which showcased some really...
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Sheff replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Nice, but sounds like valve settings could do with a tweak?
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
