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  1. Simon Smith
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    No smoke without coal?

    Interesting that they are trialling it on a loco that won't for 5 years? If they were that concerned why not try it one of the running fleet?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 16, 2024 at 9:51 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th

    Seb, thats a lovely, honest bit of information, thank you! I think the Grange group need to reconsider how they do business if they are to get...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    [Apr 18, 2024] Severn Valley Railway 2024 Spring Steam Gala (Severn Valley Railway)

    I am surprised that the SVR are still prepared to the risk of running the Grange at the gala. If something runs hot for example and the loco fails...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway)

    A very interesting event! Likewise just as interesting that they have launched a save our railway appeal but are taking the risk on a very high...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 5, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Steam v Diesel

    One assumes you mean 7 figures!
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 5, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    4079 Pendennis Castle to visit ELR in April 2024

    I wonder if Didcot have any plans to sort the front end leaks out whilst it is at the ELR?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Steam v Diesel

    I wonder whether the Riley fleet of black 5's will save the day (especially as they are not needed at Fort William at the moment)
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Steam v Diesel

    Maybe if the Engineering Director spent less time poncing around acting like a TV celebrity the steam fleet might be in better shape!
    Post by: Simon Smith, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Normally a sign that the event isn't selling
    Post by: Simon Smith, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion

    Lovely video and picture, whats the gradient up there, it sounds like the locos working hard and not going too fast?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Mar 19, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    ELR Spring Steam Gala 15-17 March 2024

    I visited for the first time at the weekend, yes they had 4 nice loco's but the railway has a lot to learn about customer service. It really put...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Mar 19, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    6880 Betton Grange

    I'd say its flattened back ready for varnishing, I'm sure its prototypical but it does look daft with that tender V's the 4000 gallon one they...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Mar 19, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    East Somerset Railway gala 16-17 March

    Will it though? Its just a big Manor or a small Hall?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Feb 20, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th

    6695 - wow! Wasnt this one of the locos that had its agreement ripped up and kicked off the railway a few years ago?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Churnet Valley Railway Gala 4th - 6th May 2024 Featuring 75014 & Pendennis Castle

    Is 4079 staying for after the gala?
    Post by: Simon Smith, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham)

    I have seen some pictures on social media showing that the S160's have left Ruddington now with one moving to the company that runs Polar Express,...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Feb 5, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Somerset Railway gala 16-17 March

    It is fantastic to see the ESR getting first gala use of a brand new loco, it is of course the loco owners prerogative where they send their locos...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Feb 5, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway winter steam gala January 2024

    That in itself is one of the problems at the SVR, it should not cost anywhere near 1 million pounds to overhaul a loco, materials probably cost 10...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Jan 24, 2024 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Churnet Valley Railway Loco's

    Not a flat line then!
    Post by: Simon Smith, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Spa Valley Railway - Latest News

    I'd be interested to understand what constitutes daily profit on running days, do you look at the costs to run the railway for that day or do you...
    Post by: Simon Smith, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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