الأنشطة الأخيرة الخاصة بـ Mick45305
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أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة LMS2968' في موضوع SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
As I said, Steve, we don't know why but it was a common comment from several drivers, and these were BR men and not from preservation. It applied to all the class and not just 2968; they said the same about the Horwich Crabs too. Remember that...
7 أوت 2026 في 10:49 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Steve' في موضوع SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
2968 'on spec' is a theoretical 4.5% stronger loco than an 'on spec' Black 5 but that's only a simple analysis. If hauling a train, the balancing force of the Black 5 was (say) 23,000 lbf, that would leave 2,455 lbf lf available for...
7 أوت 2026 في 10:49 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Oswald T Wistle' في موضوع Saphos Trains 2026.
The S&C Fellsman 05 Aug 2026 with D213 Andania hauling 11 & D1924 Crewe Diesel Depot Several months ago, when I booked a trip on the Fellsman I chose a trip that was later in the year in the expectation that any early season fire risk would have...
7 أوت 2026 في 5:35 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Flying Phil' في موضوع 34039 Boscastle WC class.
The shareholders of Boscastle Locomotive Ltd received excellent news recently that there has been a full and final settlement of the insurance claim following the theft of parts three years ago. It is said that this will cover about 90% of the...
7 أوت 2026 في 2:43 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Ben Jenden' في موضوع Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
80097 now officially announced
7 أوت 2026 في 2:39 مساءاً
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أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة LMS2968' في موضوع Vintage Trains 2026.
In case anyone's interested, the old Ford Prefect which appears about 4.18 was and still is mine!
6 أوت 2026 في 11:08 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Bodorganboy' في موضوع Vintage Trains 2026.
[MEDIA] 2968 Aisgill 4th January 1997
6 أوت 2026 في 11:08 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة Flying Phil' في موضوع 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...
6 أوت 2026 في 3:21 مساءاً
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أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة 5944' في موضوع 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
6 أوت 2026 في 3:18 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة 3855' في موضوع 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...
6 أوت 2026 في 3:17 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة LMS2968' في موضوع 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...
6 أوت 2026 في 3:16 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة 5944' في موضوع 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.
6 أوت 2026 في 3:12 مساءاً -
أعجب Mick45305 بمشاركة LMS2968' في موضوع 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.
6 أوت 2026 في 3:11 مساءاً
