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Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Fellsman 2026.
A couple of phone pics from Wednesday's trip [ATTACH] Easing in to Blackburn station with the northbound train [ATTACH] Fellsman Weather pt1 (Northbound) - The "view" down Dentdale [ATTACH] Fellsman Weather pt2 (Southbound) - Crossing the...
Aug 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread 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...
Aug 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM -
Mick45305 liked Steve's post in the thread 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...
Aug 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM -
Mick45305 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Fellsman 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...
Aug 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM -
Mick45305 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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...
Aug 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM -
Mick45305 liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
80097 now officially announced
Aug 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
In case anyone's interested, the old Ford Prefect which appears about 4.18 was and still is mine!
Aug 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked Bodorganboy's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
[MEDIA] 2968 Aisgill 4th January 1997
Aug 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
Mick45305 liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 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...
Aug 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Mick45305 liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
Aug 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM -
Mick45305 liked 3855's post in the thread 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...
Aug 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM -
Mick45305 liked LMS2968's post in the thread 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...
Aug 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM -
Mick45305 liked 5944's post in the thread 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.
Aug 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
