I think you are dead right, it gets harder all the time. It is a great shame about 71000, it is a Fab loco. Really hope the problems can be sorted.
So you are talking about the valves then. From what I see says "may" need more works on SNGLPT page, you sounded certain of more issues....
Re: Crewe overhauls - 60009 What you on about mate? Nothing wrong with middle cylinder. Do you mean middle valve? That was fixed weeks ago when...
Yah! 73129 is one I want to see.
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