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Hirn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Tornado.
A friend of mine - uncharitably - said that in his view the relationship had deteriorated to the level of "just shut up and give us your money". When things went very wrong on the Ebor Flyer and Tornado sat at Wansford for an extended period I...
Dec 5, 2023 at 1:39 AM -
Andy Moody replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
My bad Steve. I was under the impression it was beyond the crossing, Must admit I have not been to Norden yet, but that will change on Thursday 21st! The only North Pole that I ever knew was North Pole Junction on the West London Line between...
Dec 5, 2023 at 12:53 AM -
green five liked torgormaig's post in the thread 92134.
Now I'm back home Steve, I've dug out a picture I took of 92220 at Whitby on Sun 11/10/87 while working some Whitby - Goathland shuttles for BR that day[ATTACH] The loco had spent the summer of 1986 on the railway, including some weeks marooned...
Dec 5, 2023 at 12:40 AM
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Andy Moody liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Andy, If I may correct you. Norden is the North Pole, artistic licence. If your at the North Pole, any direction you go is South. Because of the length of the train, it has to pass Santa at the North Pole (Norden) so continues over the...
Dec 5, 2023 at 12:40 AM -
green five liked Big Al's post in the thread Tornado.
I'm prepared to cut the A1ST some slack over decisions, the timing of work on Tornado and emergent issues. I guess that the problem they may be encountering is that, rather like Flying Scotsman, it is seen as a special locomotive that has...
Dec 5, 2023 at 12:39 AM -
Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread 92134.
Now I'm back home Steve, I've dug out a picture I took of 92220 at Whitby on Sun 11/10/87 while working some Whitby - Goathland shuttles for BR that day[ATTACH] The loco had spent the summer of 1986 on the railway, including some weeks marooned...
Dec 5, 2023 at 12:27 AM
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jasa76 replied to the thread East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham).
Came across this today on RailAdvent https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2023/12/midlands-heritage-railway-makes-good-progress-on-two-major-projects.html/amp Looking forward to a visit in the new year to see the new shed. I've not seen any recent...
Dec 4, 2023 at 11:35 PM -
jasa76 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
This information has been given to Boscastle Shareholders and BOSClub members "Boscastle insurance claim update.... The Board of the Boscastle Locomotive Ltd. are pleased to be able to announce the following: “Following the major theft last...
Dec 4, 2023 at 11:27 PM -
Big Al replied to the thread Tornado.
I'm prepared to cut the A1ST some slack over decisions, the timing of work on Tornado and emergent issues. I guess that the problem they may be encountering is that, rather like Flying Scotsman, it is seen as a special locomotive that has...
Dec 4, 2023 at 11:04 PM -
26D_M liked torgormaig's post in the thread 92134.
Now I'm back home Steve, I've dug out a picture I took of 92220 at Whitby on Sun 11/10/87 while working some Whitby - Goathland shuttles for BR that day[ATTACH] The loco had spent the summer of 1986 on the railway, including some weeks marooned...
Dec 4, 2023 at 11:03 PM
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buzby2 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Great video again "Southerner" especially in the heavy mist we had recently. Seven coaches plus the loco on the other end make for quite a load although, from time to time, there appears to be a bit of shovage which is understandable on gradients...
Dec 4, 2023 at 10:50 PM
