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  1. class8mikado replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Undeed, even unpowered axles are constantly moving up and down and to a lesser extent back and forth in their guides, wear will still occur. CTL Seal soon to become 'CTL wheels' at this rate...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 3:49 PM

  2. class8mikado replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.

    Not sure there s much scope for running any faster than that on the WH, whichever way round you happen to be.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM

  3. class8mikado liked 5944's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    It was only a hot big end (ooh err, missus!) so should be a quick fix. Loco is already back at Crewe.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:32 AM

  4. class8mikado replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    If its fixed in time ...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 9:10 AM

  5. class8mikado liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.

    It’s the world’s first Trappist forum. You can think what you like, you just can’t discuss it with anyone. (Oh, and you are allowed to drink beer …) Tom

    Apr 15, 2024 at 9:12 AM

  6. class8mikado replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.

    Perhaps Johan off the GCR threads might oblige with the MarsBar... My guess is not LSL except as a paths sharing deal...

    Apr 12, 2024 at 1:47 PM

  7. class8mikado liked RalphW's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    Not much, if anything, can match that crisp and even bark of a well turned out black 5 working hard. Should I have added 'deep' to the description? :rolleyes:

    Apr 12, 2024 at 1:45 PM

  8. class8mikado liked MellishR's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.

    What, those locos with efficient draughting that generates enough smoke box vacuum without loud noise? (Not that any British locos were as quiet as some French compounds.)

    Apr 12, 2024 at 1:45 PM

  9. class8mikado liked johnofwessex's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.

    Sorry to hear that

    Apr 12, 2024 at 9:29 AM

  10. class8mikado replied to the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    Makes you glad that Red Rum wasnt running 20 years earlier.

    Apr 11, 2024
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