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  1. torgormaig replied to the thread RTC White Rose with Tornado: 12/07/25.

    For those wondering what was so important about today's train, David Elliot's family were on board while his ashes were consigned to the firebox of the loco as it ascended Stoke Bank. A very fitting tribute to a man who was so instrumental in the...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM

  2. torgormaig liked huochemi's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    There may be a precedent for quite a lot of different styles. Here is 764 (and 763?) in an undated image at Gwalior station. [ATTACH]

    12cm_2.jpg Jul 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM

  3. torgormaig liked fergusmacg's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    The Indian livery was indeed a green cab and boiler black although the white lining was somewhat different to the dainty lining we are more used to in the UK as the following photo shows (along with a somewhat younger and thinner Fergusmacg taken...

    gwalior001_Copy.jpg Jul 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM

  4. torgormaig liked Mick45305's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    34007 is receiving 34072’s tender, according to the latest SLL news bulletin. 34072’s current tender has 5,500 gallons, whereas a new-build high-sided tender originally for use on 34007 is 4,500.

    Jul 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM

  5. torgormaig replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    I wasn't referring to tenders or ownership. The topic of this thread is Bulleid Pacifics and IR is currently doing a contract overhaul of 34007. I suggest that he is given time to finish that job before worrying about tenders for 35009. We...

    Jul 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM

  6. torgormaig replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

    IR does have another Bulleid Pacific that he is involved with, namely 34007. I think that may be much more advanced than 35009 which has been on the back burner for some years. Peter

    Jul 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM

  7. torgormaig replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    And I believe there is a good reason for that, but it is not for me to report. Sorry Peter

    Jul 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM

  8. torgormaig replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the answer is that work on overhauling 75029 has already started, but now stalled while 76079 is still complete and possibly an easier sell. I agree with @60044 that I would also see the latter retained, but the future looks pretty bleak...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM

  9. torgormaig liked Will RL's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Table form is the format I get directly from Network Rail. I’m not prepared to start directly sharing information or copy and paste these documents, however sharing in this simple format of what’s affected by how much is enough advice for the...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM

  10. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Motive Power.

    That's the only reason I keep saying I want another gauge glass - to give myself something to do in the morning ... Tom

    Jul 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM

  11. torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Motive Power.

    My personal view is that it is a good loco once it has got past the yard exit dummy. Would be better if it had cab doors and two gauge glasses. From our current fleet, I'd say 65 is the easiest to prepare from a fireman's point of view, and...

    Jul 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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