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  1. 6026 King John replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    What exactly does "more than necessary" mean? Keeping it for Giants of Steam and the Santa Specials? I understand that it's probably a more expensive loco to run than the rest of the Bluebell fleet but what was the point of putting it through a...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:49 PM

  2. bristolian replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    I'm sure that I 'now' remember reading about 4156's wheels being used somewhere along the line. Are those under 7325?.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:44 PM

  3. Jamessquared replied to the thread Tornado.

    I'm wondering what the procedure is for using it. As you say, if you do the blowdown with nothing on the end, you have hot water and steam emerging just inches away from where you are standing; and which would blow out all over the motion on that...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:44 PM

  4. MarkinDurham replied to the thread Crewe to York Private Charter: 3/6/24 : or not?.

    Times up on RTT Out https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U15086/2024-06-03/detailed Return https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U15089/2024-06-03/detailed Interesting routing, mind, but a long day.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:43 PM

  5. twr12 liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    These look like the times for 35018 BIL move to Swanage Carnforth-Southall Tuesday https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U02666/2024-06-04/detailed Southall to Swanage Wednesday...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:39 PM

  6. twr12 replied to the thread Tornado.

    I imagine 35028 has an Everlasting Blowdown Valve mounted on the middle of the throatplate. With an operating rod to a handle on the outside. Like Bulleid Pacifics seem to have standardised on. The Everlasting Valve Co is still going:-...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:38 PM

  7. Johnw replied to the thread Photos 2024.

    March 2024 (Part 7) 66538 – https://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/53655411385/ 755420 – https://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/53666934052/ 170505 – https://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/53668912139/ 755421 -...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM

  8. Belgarath001 attached a file to the thread Tornado.

    I didn't take any pictures of this area myself whilst looking over the engine in the shed today, but there's now a valve on both sides - the fireman's side looking more angled than the driver's I think...for reference here's a screenshot from the...

    tornadofiremanssidedraincock.png Jun 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM

  9. Spamcan81 replied to the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    AFAIK the climb to Lindal summit is around 1 in 75 in each direction.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:28 PM

  10. Spamcan81 replied to the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    Do put a sock in it.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:27 PM

  11. Spamcan81 liked RalphW's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    So do you really know the reason for the assistance or is it just more the TOC that you want to moan about at every opportunity?

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:27 PM

  12. Spamcan81 liked ribble's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 Tangmere approaching Seascale on 1/6/2024 David Price Cop Lane on Flickr[ATTACH]

    DSC_1452.jpgLR copy.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 8:26 PM

  13. twr12 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Outstanding!

    Jun 2, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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