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Recent Content by Johnb

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    Flying Scotsman

    Thanks Matt I didn’t know that.
    Post by: Johnb, Mar 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    There are several factors, crew availability and route knowledge being two. Does DB now have any steam crews based north of the Thames? I’m sure...
    Post by: Johnb, Mar 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Returning it to as built condition is a non starter, it would be cheaper to build a replica. New boiler, new tender tank, new cab profile, right...
    Post by: Johnb, Mar 7, 2026 at 10:25 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    It’s what’s known as a bookazine, there is a similar series for the Southern...
    Post by: Johnb, Mar 2, 2026 at 10:34 AM in forum: Steam Traction