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  1. Mick45305 liked pwsw5054's post in the thread 46447 Overhaul.

    Out of frames steam test passed on Monday! (Photo Steve Masters) [IMG] Sent from my SM-A226B using Tapatalk

    Mar 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM

  2. Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    37409 Loch Awe + 5029 Nunney Castle + 34046 Braunton seen at Starricks Farm [MEDIA]

    Mar 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM

  3. Mick45305 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] With this years lambs introduced to steam, GWR Castle class No. 4029 'Nunney Castle' pilots SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton' 5Z29 over Capernwray Viaduct to KWVR for the forthcoming gala (Diesel removed in Photoshop) [ATTACH] With...

    Crewe Double Act 1 NP.jpg 450407 The Lancashire Fusilier 1 NP.jpg Mar 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM

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

    2857’s boiler lift has happened today. Big progress towards the frames going to Riley’s.

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  5. Mick45305 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    I would guess so, depending on if the SRPS rake comes on stream too, after the CDL fitting at the Caley works which is underway at the moment. Some have already been done at Hamilton I believe. Also worth remembering the Lakelanders won't be able...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM

  6. Mick45305 liked 26D_M's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Without disagreeing regards 70000, I'm hoping/looking forward to 35027 getting a chance to take on the Cumbrian Mountaineer challenge. Although there's also appeal in the possibility 5029 and 6024 get chance to redeem themselves from historically...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM

  7. Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    Finest is subjective but it is "up there", I do expect it to be the noisiest!

    Mar 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM

  8. Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    I inadvertently touched a bit of a nerve with my comment about the chap wandering about alongside SNG and agree with most of what has been said. I chose the location as, I like the angle, the close up view and the sun was shining on that side of...

    Mar 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM

  9. Mick45305 liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    A superb show from 45407 with very little rear end assistance as the Five tackled the long climb to Bibbington Summit. For the return leg I witnessed an unassisted climb through Tunstead Quarry with 45407 taking the whole consist up the 1/90 to...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM

  10. Mick45305 liked Spike's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Steam and semiphores, 45407 during the shunts at Buxton. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  11. Mick45305 liked jsm8b's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    A slowed approach to Chapel en le Frith station and the return train drifting across the viaduct at Chapel Milton to follow a service train down to New Mills. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

    DSC_0010 45407 Chapel en le Frith bw Z8 140326.jpg DSC_0010 45407 Chapel Milton Z8 140326.jpg Mar 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM

  12. Mick45305 liked City_Steam's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    Combs...vanishing sun (but at least the soundtrack started long before the 5 came into view) [ATTACH] Buxton Signal Box after watering [ATTACH] Heading ECS back into Buxton. [ATTACH] Return journey at New Mills [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  13. Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26.

    A couple of phone pics from Wednesday, [ATTACH] Penrith - With watering complete the tanker driver drains the remaining water onto the ground. [ATTACH] Carlisle - Despite all the hard work SNG was still gleaming in the afternoon sunshine....

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  14. Mick45305 liked JohnRobinson's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    14/03/3026 - Stanier Black 5 Class No. 45407 "Lancashire Fusilier" on 1Z45 Hauling the Buxton Spa Express (Railway Touring Company) Preston to Buxton running through Rishton station.[ATTACH]

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  15. Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26.

    45407 seen at Holme Chapel before shutting off coasting along then opening up again before finally coming to a halt just short of the Tunnel, apparently due to lambs on the line then after a short while setting off again. [MEDIA]

    Mar 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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