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  1. martin1656 replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    Doesnt 45212 have to come out this year for major overhaul, and at some point, 44871 is going need a ten year overhaul, and at the moment Riley's are the main supplier of steam to the UK tour companies, that use West Coast, 35009 i would...

    Jul 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM

  2. martin1656 replied to the thread 30777 to be overhauled.

    It won't be able to be operated by anyone but VT, not unless West coast starts shopping vac braked stock with CDL, which, so far, they have made no sign they are doing.

    Jul 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM

  3. martin1656 replied to the thread Current state of SR U and N moguls.

    I'm not sure what the future will be for 31874, and 31625, Whilst the mechanical overhaul of the N has been done, and finished for some time, the work on any of the boilers for it, has yet to commence, and of course, the big question is Money,...

    Jul 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM

  4. martin1656 replied to the thread 30777 to be overhauled.

    Is the plan still for 777 to be passed for mainline operations, if so, That will mean, either restricting her operation to VT, or fitting air braking, What's the NRM's stance on engines it is the owner of, but under the care of other groups, such...

    Jul 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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