Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
A message from Ian Crowder on Facebook. <BJ> "As the railway's press officer, I have spoken to the Editor and the picture has been taken down. His argument was that it provided geographical context but appreciated that she fell from a road motor...
Jun 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM -
Mick45305 liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Dalesman 2026.
The first Dalesman of the summer from Chester to Carlisle ran today with Tangmere doing the honours from Hellifield to Carlisle via the S&C and Carlisle to Carnforth via the WCML. An extremely damp and miserable day. Pictures at Horton in...
Jun 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM -
Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread Dalesman 2026.
34067 With the 1st Chester Dalesman seen crossing Ribblehead Viaduct in thoroughly miserable conditions then on the return through a gloomy Lune Gorge. [MEDIA]
Jun 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM -
Mick45305 liked acorb's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Correct, I had a run to the Crewe open day behind it which was just after its 75mph 'trials'. Suffice to say a late departure was more than made up by extensive demonstration of its capability of running at the higher limit! Remains one of my...
Jun 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
Mick45305 replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Yes, seem to remember 45231 was a Steam Dreams regular during that time.
Jun 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM -
Mick45305 replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
45305 did initially return to the mainline in 2005, mostly on runs by VT but then had the rough shunt at Loughborough the following year. It was 2010 when it re-entered service.
Jun 11, 2026 at 3:51 PM -
Mick45305 replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
I seem to remember that was 5305, only for a brief period when it returned to the mainline in 2005.
Jun 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM -
Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Crossing the Trent and Mersey canal, by Colwich lock No 21, Mallards by request (sort of). Canals are no better than railways for the encroachment of the canalside trees. The movement of the A4 was 86 minutes late, a check on the disruptions...
Jun 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Mick45305 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Flying Scotsman.
A few shots from Saturday afternoon and Sunday (the rain arrived 4.15pm!). Very few enthusiasts about, trains well filled generalled behind FS. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Mick45305 liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
Looking at the RTC blurb for Saturday's trip I see there will be the opportunity to examine belly buttons at the destination... [ATTACH]
Jun 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Mick45305 liked Robin's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
An excellent day and my thanks also to the Trustees and others for organising it. The star of the show: [ATTACH] Some of the components on display. As Neil said, the expansion links "look too good to go on a locomotive"! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Jun 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Really happy with this one and big thanks to the IoW for allowing it, and the MHR for sharing it with us. Makes the costs much smoother to swallow with multiple parties.
Jun 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM -
Mick45305 liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Worth turning up just to see that lot, let alone any visitors!
Jun 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM -
Mick45305 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
41313 announced
Jun 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
