The loco was clearly handling the load well on Shap. The failure of the big-end could have been caused by a number of reasons, not necessarily...
I don’t think it was ‘clearly struggling’. Considering it started from a standing start at Tebay the climb was at a steady speed with a crisp...
Signalling at Hatton does not allow use of triangle to turn. Locos run tender first via north curve to Dorridge. Reverse and crossover to up line...
Not if one or more of the drivers on the day are ASLEF members
Sounds like the last coach or the 47 has a wheel flat.
84E At what stage is the overhaul and in which year is it likely to be completed?
Good news. I asked the question because I, along with other potential passengers on next Sunday’s SE, did not know if the arrangement with ROG to...
Where impact, if any, does this situation have on a Sunday’s SE’s?
I live too far away from Somerset for the WSR to be my heritage railway of choice. However, because I spent many happy days a few years ago taking...
Spamcan, Thanks this is the one and I have found several videos on YouTube covering its run through the city. If you need to find anything out...
Bikermike, thanks for your suggestion but as far as I can remember it was a typical German loco, black with red wheels. Chris
Thanks for your response. This was a standard gauge line and the train was hauled by a large loco, a 4-6-0 or 4-6-2 if my memory is correct. Chris
This is a long shot but there is a lot of knowledge among NP’ers. Some time ago I came across a long video on YouTube of a steam hauled excursion...
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