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  1. Johnb replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.

    The criteria for 75mph running is driving wheels over 6’ 1” diameter, the fact they are Pacifics is irrelevant.

    Jun 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM

  2. Johnb replied to the thread 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.

    Jun 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM

  3. Johnb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 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.

    Jun 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM

  4. Johnb replied to the thread 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.

    Jun 9, 2026 at 8:58 AM

  5. Johnb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    8151 is vacuum only and I don't think Mr Smith would want it knocked to bits on the WHL when its straight out of the box after overhaul.

    Jun 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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