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  1. Kylchap replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    I think there has been so much disappointment, lack of clarity, obfuscation, bluster, etc. surrounding both of the Trust's locos that we need to reserve judgement and comment until/if we see clear evidence of progress. The loco will be ready for...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 12:03 PM
  2. Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

    Did any Covenantors get an email notification for either of these updates? This one certainly didn’t.

    Dec 3, 2024 at 12:01 PM
  3. Sheff liked Victor's post in the thread Tornado.

    Is the fire grate 'problem' resolved ? Now here's me thinking out loud...............It's approaching the festive season, quite a few 'specials' (rail tours), I would have thought that if it had been fit Tornado would have been in demand and...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:42 AM
  4. Sheff liked martin1656's post in the thread Tornado.

    It will only be once the various systems have been tested at mainline speeds that it will be known if the engine is ok, Faults don't always show after the first couple of runs either, I still have concerns about the firebox, and the effect work...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:41 AM
  5. DcB replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    I have managed to paste the report

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:41 AM
  6. Sheff liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Tornado.

    I think this ultimately is the biggest issue people have had with the trust over the last year or more - the lack of updates, clarity and honesty about troubles they are facing and seeming instead to be trying to paint a picture of 'everything is...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:41 AM
  7. Gladiator 5076 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Tornado.

    We’ve been here before. On the booking page, there are five trips, each for two people. That means a gross income of no more than £6,000 for the day, (maybe less if it doesn’t sell out) from which both the NVR and A1 Trust have to make a...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
  8. Sheff liked Johnb's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    I think a large pinch of salt is needed with every statement by Mr Davis

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
  9. Sheff liked RAB3L's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    From here: https://www.a1steam.com/Portals/0/TCC%2072%20-%20Spring%20Summer_WEB.pdf Under From the Chair by Mr Davis, he states that delivery of the P's boiler in imminent.

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
  10. Sheff liked William Fletcher's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    So it sohuld be a hive of activity, 2025 isn't far away...thgere was the square root of stuff all going on last week, not what I'd expect

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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