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  1. Flying Phil priljepljuje datoteku u temu Windcutter Wagons.

    Another first for the Windcutters! [ATTACH] This wagon went up to Leeds to have its wheel tyres "turned" to a correct profile. When it was unloaded I was told that it was actually shunted briefly onto NR rails so the first time a 16Ton Mineral...

    DSCF0111.JPG DSCF0110.JPG 24. Lipanj 2026. u 19:29

  2. Flying Phil odgovara u temi Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.

    Well that really is an excellent presentation by all concerned! And "Yes", as an early member of the MLPG (Main Line Preservation Group, member #10) I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the efforts of so many people who have...

    23. Lipanj 2026. u 16:41

  3. Flying Phil priljepljuje datoteku u temu 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    One of the jobs that has taken a lot of time and effort has been the front tender brakeshaft. This is similar to the rear one seen in post #351. The brass bearings were worn and so new ones would need to be made, this highlighted that the shaft...

    DSCF0109.JPG 23. Lipanj 2026. u 16:04

  4. Flying Phil odgovara u temi 6024 King Edward 1.

    I do like to see the details of the correctly oriented screw heads with the slots nicely lined up! Both on the cab number plate and the splasher beading....impressive.

    23. Lipanj 2026. u 15:42

  5. Flying Phil odgovara u temi Windcutter Wagons.

    Thanks pmh, I think I had got a bit confused with the TL initials in my notes - they obviously are Transrail Leamington - not TfL. Presumably, as Transrail was based to the West of the country that's why those two wagons got stranded in...

    23. Lipanj 2026. u 15:36
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