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  1. jsm8b attached a file to the thread RTC 2025.

    Yesterday's Llandudno train returning past Beeston Castle. A faint trace of steam was the only clue the loco was even in steam, the diesel pushing on the other hand left a trail of black across the countryside. I was last here two years ago for...

    _25Z2650 45212 Beeston Castle 050725.jpg Jul 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM

  2. jsm8b liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos 2025.

    It started to rain late yesterday afternoon and continued for around 12 hours. The rain was moderate and sufficiently heavy to deter Maisie from venturing out, she spent a couple of hours sitting on the doormat looking longingly through the open...

    Jul 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM

  3. jsm8b replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Tail gunner was left at Stafford to lead 45212 up to Crewe. With 60532 turning that was 3 locos in steam at Crewe today.

    Jul 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM

  4. jsm8b liked walkerp1's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    37240 was the rear gunner for todays 'Western Mountaineer' with D1015 "Western Champion" leading the way. Seen climbing Shap at High Scales & crossing Arten Gill on the return. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Phil

    IMGP1182_1bs.jpg IMGP1227_1s.jpg Jul 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM

  5. jsm8b attached a file to the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    Clear evening skies tempted me out for this main line rarity; shadows lengthen south of Crewe as D1015 cruises downhill towards Stafford at Mill Meece. A chainsaw would be useful here too, sadly no toot ! I notice D1015 has gained a lamp since...

    _25Z2605 D1015 MillMeece 020725.jpg Jul 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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