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torgormaig odgovara u temi North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't know about bizzare but very sad. We know that 2253 only goes out when qualified crew (loco inspectors) are available. 926 is the only other currently serviceable steam loco in traffic and as usual its availability is somewhat erratic....
20. Kolovoz 2026. u 13:14 -
torgormaig priljepljuje datoteku u temu North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This is D821 in an interesting guise at Grosmont in August 1980 - the picture speaks for itself:). [ATTACH] Peter
20. Kolovoz 2026. u 11:42
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torgormaig odgovara u temi 35025 Brocklebank Line.
No, it never has been and isn't to this day, even on the side that is "complete". 34051 had a wandering life in its early preservation days - Brighton, Tyseley, Didcot - with no inventry of what was on the loco at that time so bits did just walk....
20. Kolovoz 2026. u 09:16 -
torgormaig odgovara u temi 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I think that 34051 needed all its "bits" for itself so I guess the answer is no! Peter
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torgormaig odgovara u temi North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I disagree. I can think of no reason why they would not run a full steam service if they had a fleet of serviceable locos. The intention is there but the fact is that there are no longer the resources available to deliver this. I think that they...
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torgormaig odgovara u temi 35025 Brocklebank Line.
Maybe, but think of how many thousands of miles it clocked up going nowhere when it was a working exhibit on those rollers. And all that with negliable maintenance. It could be the highest mileage MN in preservation:) Peter
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torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think there are two separate conversations going on here, which are being elided, not necessarily helpfully. One is the “is it prudent to run steam in the current weather conditions?” question. That is clearly a local decision, based on the...
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torgormaig odgovara u temi Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours September 2026.
The simply solution is to stick to the S&C as in the (?good) old days of David Ward. With it's 60mph line limit there will be no high speed wear and tear there - although wear and tear may take on another form:eek:. Peter
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torgormaig liked Muzza's post in the thread Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The Atherton Herberton Heritage Railway opens its new track extension to Moomin, this coming Saturday. As you can see from the photos, Moomin is not exactly a bustling metropolis, but is typical of the character of the...
17. Kolovoz 2026. u 07:29
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torgormaig liked 46223's post in the thread 45212 goes mainline.
And here it is leaving Preston that night. I was on the very last one - to Liverpool with 45318. [ATTACH]
16. Kolovoz 2026. u 22:40
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torgormaig odgovara u temi 45212 goes mainline.
It doesnt look like it will be active for the 60th anniversary of its final BR passenger turn, the 20.50 Preston - Blackpool on 3/8/68. This was the penultimate scheduled steam passenger working - and I was on it:D. What a pity. Peter
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torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A “like” for that would feel wrong, but thank you for the explanation; and my heartfelt sympathy for your situation. Tom
15. Kolovoz 2026. u 21:41
