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  1. ragl liked TheModster's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    Clan Line seen out on today's run captured at Shortlands and providing a Doppler at Westenhanger: [MEDIA]

    Apr 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM
  2. ragl liked John Petley's post in the thread 35028 + British Pullman 2026.

    Good to see someone else out for 35028's run yesterday. There was not one single post relating to the previous run, on 28th March, which suprised me. I opted for slower Bulleid action (among other things) at Swanage that day as the forecast was...

    Apr 18, 2026 at 9:47 AM
  3. ragl liked KristianGWR's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.

    [MEDIA] A couple of shots of Wednesday's run to Bath, filmed at Savernake and Greenbridge (Swindon). If you give it a watch, I hope you enjoy it :)

    Apr 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM
  4. ragl liked I. Cooper's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Whilst waiting for the seaside express the competition came trundling through, heading for Crewe: [ATTACH] Then an hour or so later the pair of Type 3s returned. It seems they picked up a souvenir headboard from one of the seaside shops in...

    DSC00791_sm.jpg DSC00799_sm.jpg DSC00804_sm.jpg Apr 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  5. ragl liked I. Cooper's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Seen approaching Y Drenewydd whilst running on time this morning [ATTACH]

    DSC00781_sm.jpg Apr 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  6. ragl liked Bikermike's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    That is good news, that is part of the original strategy, so it does imply that things are keeping (belatedly) to plan. Fascinating as to where you draw the line with modern tech. If building it from the ground up, would you even bother with...

    Apr 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
  7. ragl liked W.Williams's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Helpful. Presuming FEA is stressing, and there will be a fluids analysis to help with valve events... If so, timing the valves for optimum flow through the ports, probably the first time anyone has ever done that for steam. That alone will...

    Apr 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM