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  1. RLinkinS liked Dunfanaghy Road's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    I am not an engineer, but I think there may be some who would take issue with the claim that the Bulleid oil bath was 'sealed'. The cases of cladding fires resulting from oil contamination must tell us something. Pat

    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:08 PM

  2. RLinkinS liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Glad to have brightened up your day a bit! It's small stuff compared to most railways (the exciting bits are Rother and Bala at the moment) but it's kinda big for us J

    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM

  3. RLinkinS liked Fenway's post in the thread Austrian Steam Locomotives in the Snow and the Alps.

    In mid January the Railway Touring Company from Kings Lynn, Norfolk organized charter steam trains at two different Austrian narrow gauge railways, both times using the iconic 0-8+4 articulated tender locomotives from the early 20th century. On...

    Jan 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM

  4. RLinkinS replied to the thread Swiss railway holiday.

    The Blonay-Chamby museum is good. I think it is only open on Friday afternoon and weekends. Some days are electric only. The transport museum at Luzern is worth visiting. Also in Luzern is the Bourbaki Panorama ( I suggest you Google it). A...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM

  5. RLinkinS replied to the thread Swiss railway holiday.

    My wife and I visited a few years ago. My favourite trips were the Bernina express and the Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway. We stayed at Chur for the Bernina and Brig for the Furka Cogwheel. The Glacier Express connects Chur and Brig. I strongly...

    Jan 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM

  6. RLinkinS liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    You win the most ridiculous suggestion of the day award! Roadworks are a completely different kettle of fish to a third party business having to temporarily close part of its business. What if the Co-Op removed its sweets and chocolate because...

    Jan 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM

  7. RLinkinS liked ghost's post in the thread Rolling Stock For Sale.

    While many of us would share your regret, I think “a few quid” is vastly underestimating the true costs of storing loads of decrepit carriages/carriage bodies.

    Jan 22, 2026
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