Mick45305's Recent Activity
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Mick45305 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread RTC: Cumbrian Coast Express - 27/06/26.
[ATTACH] Something a little different on the 'Cumbrian Coast Express' as SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z86 towards Askam and onwards to Ravenglass with Mick Rawling driving and Robbie Ellis on the shovel [ATTACH] SR BoB class No....
Jun 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Mick45305 liked nige757's post in the thread RTC: Cumbrian Coast Express - 27/06/26.
34067 tnt 47812 Arnside through to Holme Island with assistance from the rear which is understandable due to the weather condition. [MEDIA]
Jun 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM -
Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.
The concern that the overthrow of the front end of a loco going through the cross-over may cause the cylinders to catch the platform edge. Peter
Jun 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM -
Mick45305 liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.
In simple terms a steam loco is prohibited from using a cross-over between platforms at a station. Therefore you cannot gain direct access to the Blythe and Tyne from the down main at Morpeth. So after unloading passengers onto Platform 2 the...
Jun 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Fitted with a really good spark arrestor, modern design of over door ashpan, can be worked round the whole railway in 1st valve no drama. Was our most reliable last year in the high fire risk season
Jun 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
Mick45305 liked 32110's post in the thread 80064 Overhaul at ESR.
Yesterday the cab roof, bunker and tanks were removed. Frames were then lifted onto modified trollies and pushed back into the workshop. Photos on Facebook here: East Somerset Railway Workshop and Running Shed News | Facebook
Jun 26, 2026 at 9:59 AM -
Mick45305 liked silversteellady's post in the thread KWVLR Diesel Gala 18 - 21 June 2026.
Oooo yes I've been meaning to post some of my snaps from the gala too :eek:, here they are :) Featuring Griff the dog in the cab of 47715 :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Mick45305 liked Britfoamer's post in the thread KWVLR Diesel Gala 18 - 21 June 2026.
Can't find another thread so I am creating one. Went on the last day, Sunday, spent the time in Oxenhope woods. A few shots from the day:[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Mick45305 liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
June Update now live: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jun26.html
Jun 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM -
Mick45305 liked 2857Harry's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Not if MK1s return (CDL fitted included) or they use one of the 6(?) generator vehicles they have. Or indeed how they are running the Jacobite….
Jun 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM -
Mick45305 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
One of the jobs that has taken a lot of time and effort has been the front tender brakeshaft. This is similar to the rear one seen in post #351. The brass bearings were worn and so new ones would need to be made, this highlighted that the shaft...
Jun 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Mick45305 liked pete12000's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Manchester to Scarborough via Bridlington and the coast line on the 5th September.. makes a great change !! On RYTC's website.
Jun 22, 2026 at 10:48 PM -
Mick45305 liked Johnb's post in the thread Bahamas.
Technically fitted with an air pump and combined brake valve for working air braked trains, the engine and tender will still be steam braked. I understand that the air pump will be located out of sight between the frames rather than under the...
Jun 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM
