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  1. bristolian liked misspentyouth62's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..

    On similar theme although not about 45305, 76077 at G&WSR has some motion stamped 76080 which Woodhams disposed of in 1973.

    Jul 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM

  2. bristolian replied to the thread Bluebell Motive Power.

    She must be liked by at least some of the crew members, or the Company, as she's been there a good while now.

    Jul 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM

  3. bristolian liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Motive Power.

    I'm not that sure why the Bluebell, the World and known Universe centre of SR steam, has had that non-SR loco there, and with it due to return after the filming until the end of 2026? And then I look and see what's due at this years Giants off...

    Jul 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM

  4. bristolian liked neildimmer's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..

    i think one of the most popular ones are the rods off 45562 Alberta on 45699 Galatea, i have a photo somewhere

    Jul 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM

  5. bristolian replied to the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..

    Talking of 08s at Loughborough, does D3101 have a fuel issue, as it always seems to have a hose running down from the tank on one side?

    Jul 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM

  6. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 30777 to be overhauled.

    Here is today's view of 30777 in the shed and the machining of the valve sleeve ports. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  7. bristolian liked Kylchap's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    I joined a Boscastle shed tour recently. I found it fascinating to see the various locos at different stages of overhaul. You really get an insight into just how much of the work depends on bespoke hand finishing and fitting, as opposed to...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM

  8. bristolian liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    There are Boscastle Shed Tours being offered this coming weekend at Loughborough and an information stand at Quorn in the marquee. There has been further progress on replacing stolen parts and getting the tender brake system finished.

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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