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Mick45305 liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.
Machining of the two crank axle sweep webs has been finished at Daniela Works in Shildon and what things of beauty they are! Machining has also now started on the two stub axles and the crank pin. Hopefully the attached diagram explains how this...
Feb 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Mick45305 liked alrohomer's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Here are a couple from yesterday. Widney Manor and Solihull Meadow. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Mick45305 liked Andy B's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.
The Hengist lads have kindly asked the Toddington standard group if they’ll bring a stand to the open day which we have accepted. All being well we’ll have a few shiny bits of our own on display that you can see and touch. We’ve collaborated with...
Feb 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM -
Mick45305 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
No “oh dear” from me. Furness no.20 is a fabulous piece of kit. Just a pity the MHR hasn’t got any 4-wheelers for her to haul.
Feb 19, 2026 at 12:28 AM -
Mick45305 liked green five's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
Visitor number 2 announced on the WL Website: "We are pleased to share that the second visitor for our Spring Steam Gala is Furness Railway No. 20, courtesy of the Furness Railway Trust. Built in 1863 by Sharp Stewart & Co. of Manchester, the...
Feb 19, 2026 at 12:28 AM -
Mick45305 liked Optom1's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
Grahams memory as good as ever.The shap attack started from Cardiff at4.05am!!!Whilst graham is still rummaging ,the main events were,with load13 Wigan75-M.P.11.5 64:Max 80 to Preston:80 through Carnforth:M.P.9.25 67:Oxenholme 64:Grayrigg summit...
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Mick45305 liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
Can't find a way to put a table into this thread so have attached a pdf comparing 1997 with 2026.
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Mick45305 liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
Morning. Worn fingers out inputting the timings and speeds. Set of pdfs here for the outward; Full Outward and splits Crewe to Barton; Barton Loop to Grayrigg Loop; Grayrigg Loop to Carlisle Citadel. Full outward is 'warts and all' showing how...
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Some very interesting comments about expected speeds, branded headboards, etc on here. I think generally people are missing that there’s a very good reason this is set up like Polar Express, because it’s targeted at families in the majority. So...
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
By heck, I was on that, did it to celebrate my Grandad's 70th birthday. To think this year my dad is celebrating his 70th and we are doing an A1 over Shap.. Time does play tricks, but we still have steam over Shap - I remember the advertising...
Feb 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
6024 steamed today I believe, or was certainly lit up. Complete engine, seems to be in Green undercoat from what I could gather from some info I was sent.
Feb 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM -
Mick45305 liked SebWelsh's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY FAVOURITE No.3850 RETURNS FOR THE SPRING STEAM SPECTACULAR 2026 We are delighted to announce our next visiting locomotive for the Spring Steam Spectacular (Friday 1st May to Monday 4th May) is the popular former resident...
Feb 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM -
Mick45305 liked 5944's post in the thread S&C 150: 25/05/26.
WCRC are quoted as saying it'll cost £7m to fit 120 vehicles with CDL. They don't have 120 Mk1s! At most they only need about 60 for two mainline sets, two Jacobite sets, and a couple of dozen spares. As you say, there's a lot of third party...
Feb 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM -
Mick45305 liked Mike Wylie's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
Brilliant stuff. Excellent work by 60532 and the crews. Lovely clean exhaust and a feather at the valves!! The momentum South of Hincaster and through the gorge counts for so much. Had it been a total level playing field there wouldn't be...
Feb 15, 2026 at 6:41 PM -
Mick45305 liked 1020 Shireman's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26.
Hello, Caught up with the Sport and streaming service stuff we missed so got around to putting together a report on our day. Got a lot of stuff about speeds and times as usual. Speeds for both locos are included. Gonna be messy with all 3 next...
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
