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  1. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    In case anyone's interested, the old Ford Prefect which appears about 4.18 was and still is mine!

    Aug 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM

  2. Mick45305 liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    [MEDIA] 2968 Aisgill 4th January 1997

    Aug 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM

  3. Mick45305 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.

    The tender brake shaft has now been painted black! [ATTACH] Also to be seen are the fitted bolts with painted heads, so the final assembly of this item is just about to happen. On display over the "Deltic" weekend on Loughborough platform was...

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  4. Mick45305 liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM

  5. Mick45305 liked 3855's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I was privileged to be rostered driver on 2968 during it's post gala appearance at the ELR last autumn. I was impressed by it, a very nice machine. Having driven 42765 on many occasions i would describe the Stanier version as being sure footed...

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM

  6. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    We don't know why but it is; the older SVR drivers who worked both it and Black Five 5110 will tell you the same. Both these engines worked eight-coach trains southbound over the Central Wales line and the difference in speed is notable; 2968's...

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM

  7. Mick45305 liked 5944's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    So when is 7325 joining it? :D I had some epic runs behind that pair. Plymouth (62 late Exeter, 17 late Plymouth! I believe the return was just under an over after a signal check outside Exeter), Okehampton, first steam run up the Lickey.

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM

  8. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I can state that the SVR has been involved in this from the beginning. After that we move into the realms of commercial confidentiality and I wouldn't go there, even if I knew the answers.

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM

  9. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I don't want to get into the SVR's politics but I imagine that, like the last set of main line outings, the engine's use off the SVR will be restricted to off-season dates when they run shorter trains with the smaller engines. I don't off hand...

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM

  10. Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Know just what you mean ! [ATTACH]

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  11. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    God it was cold! A few minutes earlier . . . [img]

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM

  12. Mick45305 liked 46203's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] Ais Gill 4 January, 1997.

    216-42 42968 Ais Gill 4 Jan 1997993-Edit.jpg Aug 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM

  13. Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Yes, 2968 - or 13268, after 56 years I can't get the hang of calling her that! - will run with the correct Fowler tender. The first main line runs used, as acorb says, 5110's Stanier tender while a new tank was built for the Fowler tender. She...

    Aug 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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