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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I like the latest item of 'News', if anyone tells Mike off for laying down on the job I am sure he will confirm that he did not sleep at all....
    Post by: northernsteam, Jun 18, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    ..and NELPG Q6 certainly was on mainline during 1975, as an 8 coupled engine! Albeit not one of the 2 you mention.
    Post by: northernsteam, May 12, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Another 'wheely' big step forward this week! Hengist will be rolling before much longer. Well done to all involved, and I mean ALL. You all know...
    Post by: northernsteam, May 6, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    All details of the propping would have to be approved by the Environment Agency because of interference and disturbance of the watercourse. The...
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 14, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    An excellent turn out indeed Sheff. All who managed to get down to the locomotives would have been impressed to see Hengist c/w cab in situ,...
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 12, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Wensleydale Railway Matters

    Deleted because the previous posting was erroneous. (I am glad to hear!!)
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 10, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    See you there Sheff, I'll have my 'Clan' hat on!
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 9, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    If you have not yet visited the works, come along on this Saturday 11th after 10.00 and you will see a locomotive/engineering workshop full of...
    Post by: northernsteam, Apr 8, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    How sad that he has gone before the Open Day when he could have said goodbye to many of us in person. It would be good to acknowledge him on the...
    Post by: northernsteam, Mar 29, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    It's becoming quite a gathering, growing each year!
    Post by: northernsteam, Feb 18, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Yes, it is mono sound. My right earpiece is fine but the left is quiet. There is no rule which says you cannot be a member of both, they are not...
    Post by: northernsteam, Feb 11, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Now how do you follow that! A very good video thank you all who were involved but especially Geoff for an extra legacy on top of all that he has...
    Post by: northernsteam, Feb 11, 2026 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    They only have the brains to say, 'money to be made up there lads, let's get it'. Think of the risks involved climbing over that roof! Think of...
    Post by: northernsteam, Feb 7, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK