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  1. Sheff liked Dan Hill's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    I think those images appear to come from an account on YouTube, who posted a YouTube short of the loco moving. Glad to see 6024 in steam again. Personally I hope it does end up in matching GWR livery to 5029, because (in my opinion at least) the...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM

  2. Sheff replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    So this para on their website is obsolete? “Since the acquisition of Seal Engineering (now CTL Seal) in 2009, our operation also includes the design and manufacture of bespoke fabrications, structural steelwork, heavy precision machining,...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM

  3. Sheff liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    No they are completely separate companies

    Apr 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM

  4. Sheff liked acorb's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    I think we established a long time ago that 'profit' and 'business sense' have not been at the forefront of recent decision making. If it were they would have prioritised fitment of CDL for the Jacobite several years ago, rather than putting it...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM

  5. Sheff liked henrywinskill's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Pot and kettle come to mind:(

    Apr 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM

  6. Sheff replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Thanks Ian, I had no idea where the CTL name came from. Are they still the parent company of the Diamond Group?

    Apr 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM

  7. Sheff liked ianh1's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Charles Thompson Ltd https://www.charles-thompson.co.uk/index.html We will also be bringing in people with railway boiler experience - including people who have to maintain them! Ian

    Apr 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM

  8. Sheff liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Thanks for the insight into the 'personalities' of 5197 and 6046 - very interesting to note and it will add to the appreciation when next travelling behind or filming these magnificent locos. Well done to all involved in the railway's...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM

  9. Sheff liked DBLM Dave's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.

    Definitely sounds that way. The loco seemed to be struggling or certainly being handled very carefully and skilfully. 6046 always appears (to me) to be stronger than 5197. Vegetation seemed dry so possibly a conscious plan to prevent possible...

    Apr 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM

  10. Sheff liked std tank's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Surely, to put propping underneath the bridge then you need scaffolding platforms either side of the bridge in order to build the propping.

    Apr 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM

  11. Sheff liked Chris86's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Could be for safe access, looks like the start of a scaffold stairway with uppermost landing in place with ladder access.

    Apr 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM

  12. Sheff liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Some element(s) of the bridge 42 repair (the initial report wasn't very detailed) - either the propping (if there is such - see below) or the repair itself. I say "propping (if there is such" because the 'Essential Maintenance Work' document...

    Apr 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  13. Sheff liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    https://www.nymr.co.uk/news/were-proactively-propping-bridge-42-to-ensure-2026-season-opening This is the sketch of the propping. Presumably, this is included in the plans.

    Apr 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM

  14. Sheff liked iancawthorne's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The Grosmont Co-op shop posted this yesterday evening on Facebook… “Update after public meeting with NYMR. Meeting hosted by CEO Laura, Matt Bell & Andrew and well attended by the residents of Grosmont. A positive meeting with a commitment...

    Apr 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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