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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    A shame, but not surprising bearing in mind Eddy hasn't actually left Swanage metals for any mainline test runs yet.
    Post by: RWJP, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    So, hearing that both 257 and Manston have failed but not seeing any info on what the failures are? Anyone in the know?
    Post by: RWJP, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham)

    As I said, it was only from my understanding based on my observation of heritage lines. Perhaps the main line is different.
    Post by: RWJP, May 13, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham)

    As I understand it, having two trains entering a loop at the same time from opposite ends is an absolute no-no. Current practice is to have one...
    Post by: RWJP, May 13, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham)

    The description of the loop being three quarters of a mile long was rather interesting... And seems rather unnecessarily long. Hell, there are...
    Post by: RWJP, May 12, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Locomotives that have been in action for part of every decade since construction.

    As I understand it, 257 squadron would have missed the 70s and 80s. It was withdrawn in 1965 and then was purchased from Barry in 1984 and didn't...
    Post by: RWJP, May 12, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction