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RLinkinS liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread).
I just want to clear up something: I passed my “upgrade” not my “Viva” - it is still “Mr” and not “Doc” Martin, I am afraid, but I am in final write up! Mr, and no, but you are really taking issue with something that shouldn’t be so big a...
Dec 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM -
RLinkinS liked Johnb's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2025.
A few Pictures from yesterday's Santa trains. Locations are Putney, Barnes, approaching Victoria, Victoria and Barnes Bridge [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Dec 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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RLinkinS liked brennan's post in the thread Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread).
Another major advantage quoted by some enginemen for the use of so many corks was that if the loco fell into a river it would float.
Dec 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM -
RLinkinS liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread Seasons Greetings.
On behalf of the Adnin and Moderator team I would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas!!! Thank you to each and everyone of you all for making National Preservation the wonderful community it is in our 20th year of existence,...
Dec 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM -
RLinkinS liked Jimc's post in the thread Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread).
Cook is quite unequivocal about there being a potential saving in upgrading Star to Castle. There was probably no-one better informed on the subject so I'm not going to argue with him. Yes, the Castles were more capable than the Stars, but that...
Dec 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM -
RLinkinS liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread).
From K.J. Cook's book "Swindon Steam", in a discussion about the renewal fund: We converted ten Star class to Castles, having made a case that on account of the larger boiler, which was working at a lower evaporation rate we could maintain...
Dec 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM -
RLinkinS liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Any hey presto here is a photo of our TSO in gloss red! Probably best to see the 7 coach top and tail picture above in terms of how far the railway has come but also having more to do! happy Christmas to all NatPres readers, Matt
Dec 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
