الأنشطة الأخيرة الخاصة بـ Johnb
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أعجب Johnb بمشاركة LMS2968' في موضوع The 10A Allocation.
This is one of the misunderstood parts of steam loco overhaul procedures, but when an engine received a replacement boiler, the smokebox, chimney, etc. stayed with the engine, it didn't go with the boiler. For the boiler to be repaired, the...
13 جوان 2026 في 2:42 مساءاً -
أعجب Johnb بمشاركة Romsey' في موضوع RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
The signal is E821 at Fareham North Jn , the signal controlling the exit from the the Botley single line. ( E281 is the ground signal from down siding 1 to platform 3.) It also avoid blocking the station junction for the reversal at subsidiary...
12 جوان 2026 في 8:59 مساءاً -
أعجب Johnb بمشاركة The Gricing Owl' في موضوع RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
I disagree with your last sentence Al. I think those not travelling but support the loco hauling the train (example - as I do as an MNLPS member for 35028), are entitled to know the times etc. As do shareholders where the loco is provided by a...
12 جوان 2026 في 5:51 مساءاً -
المشاركة في موضوع The 10A Allocation.
The criteria for 75mph running is driving wheels over 6’ 1” diameter, the fact they are Pacifics is irrelevant.
11 جوان 2026 في 10:27 صباحاً -
المشاركة في موضوع The 10A Allocation.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that 4767 was specially authorised to run at 75mph because it was fitted with roller bearings and therefore less likely to run hot at higher speed.
11 جوان 2026 في 9:43 صباحاً -
أعجب Johnb بمشاركة 2857Harry' في موضوع Jacobite 2026.
The way it’s formed should mesn always guaranteed the 3 maroons behind the tender, assuming the brake gets run to the middle. Plenty of scope up in Scotland for loosing those back 4 and surely invites the challenge.
9 جوان 2026 في 4:29 مساءاً -
المشاركة في موضوع RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
Unless there’s a jobsworth on duty they usually let you through the barriers if you ask. After the short dip beyond Milford it’s up 1 in 80 to Haslemere. I think the conditional path you have found is the one for the old Surrey Hills Pullman.
9 جوان 2026 في 8:58 صباحاً
