Personally I think this scheme is fantastic, rather than another umpteenth large passenger engine from the 1930's-40's not overly dissimilar to...
Some photos of it together with the NLR 2nd class compartment here on the superb transport blog:...
Seconded for 'Royal George', supposedly the first 'useful' engine as prior to it the Stockton & Darlington were considering getting rid of steam...
In terms of historical authenticity, when did engines particularly get mucky? I've often thought engines in a real bad state was particular to the...
Excellent news - some good opportunities there to head down south. I assume 'steam through the ages' will be the best chance to see pre-grouping sets?
It would certainly be a fascinating sight with the earlier style smokebox not often seen on running engines today (struggling to think of any, bar...
Thanks both. Look forward to seeing the 2018 plan - is there an Edwardian or similar event planned?
Ahah, I'd forgotten about the G5 too. There's also the fantastic NER petrol-electric autocar project at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway very much...
Thanks Tom - hope to see it in steam whilst it's a lot more local than usual, although at the same time would be good to see it on the Bluebell at...
Back to the excellent news of the C/J21 being restored to steam, this raises the possibility of it and NELPG's J27 being in steam at the same time...
Interesting to see 178 at the NRM - is it known how long it is likely to stay there for?
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