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Mick45305's Recent Activity

  1. Mick45305 liked Andy2857's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    The spare pannier boiler is in bridgnorth yard as it has been since it came off 7714. I don't think any work has been undertaken on it. On a separate note, 4150 hauled it's first passenger train in preservation today, double heading with 7714.

    Sep 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM

  2. Mick45305 liked Steve's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.

    I’ve previously recounted on The forum the events on the footplate of 60532 on that day, as told to me by the NELPG rep on the footplate. He was sat on the fireman’s seat when it happened. Unfortunately, the driver had not put the catch in on...

    Sep 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM

  3. Mick45305 liked andyjhatton's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    Possible arrival of 46115 Scots Guardsman https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U03752/2026-09-16/detailed ?

    Sep 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM

  4. Mick45305 liked Kje7812's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    2 down, 2 to go [ATTACH]

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  5. Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Midland Pullman HST Tours 2026.

    We travelled yesterday on the Midland Pullman to Oban. 0500 off Durham, and 2344 back (17 earlier than booked!). The Train - As ever with LSL it was immaculate and presented to the highest standard. We’d purchased my mum some flowers for her...

    Sep 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM

  6. Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWR 28xx 2857.

    And she’s off to Bury! 2857 departed today for the workshop of Riley & Sons.

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  7. Mick45305 liked Kje7812's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    One down, three to go [ATTACH]

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  8. Mick45305 liked 1472's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Its popular with our EMF treasurer too as its out working & earning towards future overhauls!

    Sep 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  9. Mick45305 liked Johnb's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    A certain double chimney Jubilee is now being reassembled complete with air pump.

    Sep 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM

  10. Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ASG_PTT_Public_ThursV4.pdf https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ASG_PTT_Public_FriV4.pdf https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ASG_PTT_Public_SatV4.pdf...

    Sep 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM

  11. Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    I've just enjoyed 80 miles of steam haulage today behind Erlestoke Manor at the WSR. It is a superb locomotive and handled the banks with ease. It certainly is a very popular loco with the WSR crews. [BJ]

    Sep 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM

  12. Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    Huge thankyou to everyone for their patience. The updated timetbale with locos will be going online within the next 24 hours. It promises to be such a good event! Also a big thankyou to West Coast, Glos Warks, and Dinmore Manor Loco for their...

    Sep 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM

  13. Mick45305 liked Njones's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.

    From the SVR Facebook AUTUMN STEAM GALA NEWS Our Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September) has had a few ups and downs during the past few days. Our team have worked tirelessly to produce the event and we issue the following update. It is with...

    Sep 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM

  14. Mick45305 liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.

    It’s only been 3 weeks since my last update but we’ve had a good month with work progressing at leaky finders, LMS Loughborough and the GWSR. At LMS the two piston heads have been split from the rods. As we’ve had to take out more metal in boring...

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  15. Mick45305 liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build.

    Work continues on the final bits and pieces of the cab at Ian Elvar Engineering at Quainton. Not photographed are the front and rear main footsteps. and cab side steps also being manuafctured by Ian Elvar. The lining and 61673 number were...

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