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Robin liked misspentyouth62's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
Yes, that's pretty much what I had gleaned although some of the older news reports from http://www.6880.co.uk/news/ confirms the swap from 5199 to 6880. In a nutshell. 6880 runs with wheelsets that previously ran in preservation with 5199...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:07 PM -
misspentyouth62 replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
Yes, that's pretty much what I had gleaned although some of the older news reports from http://www.6880.co.uk/news/ confirms the swap from 5199 to 6880. In a nutshell. 6880 runs with wheelsets that previously ran in preservation with 5199...
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:04 PM -
misspentyouth62 liked Robin's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
I've had another dig in SVR News, and I think the answer is "yes". The acquisition of the spare wheels from 4156 was never reported that I can find, but I assume it was the GWR(SVR)A (owners of 7235/9303) who acquired them based on what follows....
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM -
Robin replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
I've had another dig in SVR News, and I think the answer is "yes". The acquisition of the spare wheels from 4156 was never reported that I can find, but I assume it was the GWR(SVR)A (owners of 7235/9303) who acquired them based on what follows....
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:46 PM -
FJR8642 replied to the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
A few shots of Pendennis Castle last weekend at the Churnet Valley Basford Green Cheddleton: https://flic.kr/p/2pUQUSn Threshing Barn nr Ipstones loop: https://flic.kr/p/2pV1CWF
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:43 PM -
jsm8b liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.
34067 at Holmegate Farm near Bootle... [IMG] Tangmere at Holmegate Farm
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:42 PM -
staffordian liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
The Earl waits to get away from the Stafford set down on its return working from Liverpool. [ATTACH]
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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staffordian liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
In not the best lighting conditions (they never are on this stretch of the WCML at that time of day). The Earl is seen racing along the gently rising gradient between Stafford and Crewe at Sytch Lane, Mill Meece, with the Mersey Express to...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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MellishR replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Sorry I missed seeing that. Personally I would prefer the lorries or silence. But even wrong-speed chuffing isn't as bad as music.
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM -
Robin Moira White attached a file to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
A clue to my assessment: [ATTACH]
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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Jamessquared replied to the thread Tornado.
Possibly varied by company though? In any case - never mind the names, what about the functions? Surely regardless of what you call it, a valve sited just above the foundation ring is there to do the daily blow down. So I’m curious on how you do...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM -
Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
You can combine those figures with the annual steam mileage and you get the increase in per mile coal cost (*), which was £18.39 in 2023 - up from £14.08 in 2022 and as low as £4.83 in 2018. (I think coal must have been particularly cheap that...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:28 PM -
MellishR replied to the thread Saphos 2024.
Why are we discussing WCRC operated trips on the Saphos thread?
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:28 PM -
6026 King John replied to the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
I think you may be right about 80104. My recollection is that it hovered around Swanage most of the day doing pilot duties and then did one return trip up the line towards the end of the day. I share your concern about the 3 minute connections...
Jun 2, 2024 at 9:26 PM
