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  1. Jamessquared liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Bluebell Motive Power.

    With thanks to Tom for compiling the figures. The Bluebell News Spring 2024 issue has made its way to doors. I always have an interest for locomotive mileage figures and how they can differ each year. For those interested the figures are as...

    Apr 27, 2024 at 1:06 PM

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

    I'm sure there is workplace politics at play as well - after all, it would be remarkable if (in the case of BR) you had an organisation with probably close to a dozen major workshops and four competing design offices that didn't have major...

    Apr 27, 2024 at 1:03 PM

  3. Jamessquared liked Jimc's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Its a question I've asked myself too. Weight restrictions were a lot of it, and I bet if you tabulated boiler dimensions and grate area then you could make guesses about coal consumption. But, again, I think they were hoping to condense over 200...

    Apr 27, 2024 at 11:14 AM

  4. Jamessquared liked garth manor's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Having chosen to spend the first 250 words on crocodiles, gas, sailing etc before any mention of any railway, priorities ?

    Apr 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM

  5. Jamessquared replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    I'd suggest two things: A railway has to invest in its motive power to survive. Deferring that investment will lead to a motive power crisis in a few year's time. So a need for cash for the railway doesn't mean that investment in the future...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 7:31 AM

  6. Jamessquared replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It’s unique, but there are many unique locos of comparable age and complexity! I guess there is £10k of transport before you even start … The key questions for me would be: How much stripping down does the NRM (and indeed Swanage) want to...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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