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  1. MikeParkin65 liked Steve's post in the thread Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers.

    Why do they paint smoke boxes Matt black? It was never the case in BR days. Or pre nationalisation for that matter.

    Feb 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM

  2. MikeParkin65 liked acorb's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    I guess what would've have been done 15 years ago, to negate the turning / tender first issue, would've have been to have put a Castle on the other end. Steam both ways, all smokebox first. No doubt crews and costs dictate the 47 now. The 30mph...

    Feb 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM

  3. MikeParkin65 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    I have to admire VT for taking on and running three days of main line activity this week , with the final day tomorrow , fitting into a busy City Centre station and around all the Chiltern and WMT local services . The VT staff and volunteers are...

    Feb 22, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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