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  1. Chris86 liked 8126's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    That is pretty comprehensive, thanks for the summary. I do find it slightly ironic that while the concerns over 35005 being too large have been well aired since before it returned to service, it has also been the most trusted steam loco in high...

    Aug 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM

  2. Chris86 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    The “memories” function of my phone just popped this up - 19 years ago to the day. [ATTACH] Tom

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  3. Chris86 replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    That's an interesting run down. Wonder who 73096 sold to?

    Aug 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM

  4. Chris86 liked std tank's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    Correct. We must remember that the 82XXX tanks were designed at Swindon.

    Aug 29, 2026 at 6:27 PM

  5. Chris86 liked 26D_M's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    4936 must be approaching a decade under overhaul during which time its owner has bought 2 pannier tanks, one of which is now for sale again because of resource issues. Go figure ....

    Aug 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM

  6. Chris86 replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Have been working in Derby today- it rained non stop very heavily from approx 0830-1430. So much so that one of the buildings on site has required evacuating due to the gullies on the roof becoming overwhelmed, partially flooding the building....

    Aug 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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