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acorb liked LMS2968's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
I was in the boiler shop on Thursday last week. The boiler and firebox assembly was certainly impressive.
Jul 25, 2024 at 4:18 PM -
acorb liked D1002's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Railway mural at Kidderminster main line station: [ATTACH]
Jul 25, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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acorb liked Hicks19862's post in the thread 45163.
Great news. I can remember reading about a Black 5 heading to the Colne Valley when I was ten. I’m now 43 so I’m glad that the loco will be in steam in the next few years
Jul 23, 2024 at 10:43 PM -
acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
[IMG] Latest news and photograph thanks to Josh Brinsford ''Repairs now completed and test runs due next day. No 6880 is expected back in revenue-earning service straight after successful testing''. <BJ>
Jul 23, 2024 at 9:39 PM -
acorb liked Martin Perry's post in the thread 45163.
“We are very pleased to be able to make the following announcement:- Highland ‘Hiker’ bound for main line – and a return to Scotland? ‘Black Five’ No. 45163 for fast-track restoration in partnership with Ian Riley. Scottish Region ‘Black Five’...
Jul 23, 2024 at 7:31 AM -
acorb liked Foxontour's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
92219 is definitely being worked on, currently being stripped down, piston and valve covers, slide bars, smoke box rivets etc.[ATTACH]
Jul 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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acorb liked JDTTRAINS's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
Nothing noteworthy regarding the return run between Paignton and Exeter, other than the exceptional display put on by the crew during the climb through Torre which saw us top the summit at 16mph, having fallen from 40 at the bottom. A mundane run...
Jul 20, 2024
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acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
not 5952 but 5967 which moved from Northampton and Lamport to Llangollen . 5952 and 7027 sit close to each other at 84E , both minus front bogies .
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acorb replied to the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Thanks for the correction!
Jul 20, 2024 -
acorb replied to the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Some updates based on various media reports: 92219 moved into Aviemore shed a couple of months ago and it is reported a large amount of parts have been accumulated, so hopefully this can now be considered an active restoration. The components of...
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acorb liked JDTTRAINS's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
[ATTACH]John Humphries on the regulator of 'Gresley' for todays run to Kingswear, seen backing onto the train at Taunton following its arrival behind 47712 from Bedford. An on time departure from Taunton saw speed starting to climb from the off,...
Jul 20, 2024
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acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
That’s not quite correct is it. There has been a requirement for it for a number of years, but can have an exemption granted. The ORR have chosen not to renew that exemption, and all the evidence for that was provided. I don’t wish to start the...
Jul 20, 2024
