What is your problem with 9351 and how can you possibly describe her as "...Frankenstein..."? As has already been said she is very definitely a...
Nick, the WSR plc has taken the decision (quite rightly) that it needs to make better use of it's facilities. There are long standing plans for...
Latest press release from the 6695 Loco Group: On Friday 26 January 2018, 6695's boiler was moved from Williton to The Flour Mill workshops in...
Fully agree Steve. When we used hard coal previously at WSR, I generally left the front end until we had actually started moving; also use the...
That's OK Jeff, my comment was a little tongue-in-cheek! I accept '95 isn't yet part of the operational fleet but is, nevertheless, in the long...
Jeff, methinks a tad pedantic regarding the status of 6695? The engine is part of the HoME's strategic plan with an agreement in place so surely...
Very true Steve. Unfortunately owners have to accept that railways, generally, can't afford to pay the amount of fees actually required for the...
It has also become apparent that wheel balancing is something of a 'lost art'! We made some enquiries a year ago regarding checking the balancing...
Paul It is indeed coasting/drifting when the worst effects become apparent, unbalanced reciprocating masses without sufficient cushioning, but a...
The class were renowned for it (there's an article in a 1960's issue of The Railway Magazine which alludes to this) but driving technique can...
The varnish is vital for a long lasting finish. Duncan is brilliant with a paintbrush.
Other than 5199, which is staying until early June apparently, I would say highly unlikely. I believe the other visitors will be departing within...
I must say I agree with both 1472 and Bob regarding hiring out a locomotive; as an owner you generally learn the hard way about how differently...
I think we ran a 5 coach set previously for 46521 which was about the max she would take with a greasy rail on the banks!
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