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  1. ykin01 liked SteveA's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Just for clarification, the stripping and assessment of 76084’s boiler has been done. This to commence the repair work. The Y14 is the one that needs stripping and assessment and that will start soon,

    Jul 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM
  2. ykin01 liked Chris86's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I tend to agree- wonder if it would be possible to run 29 or "Lucie" within the station limits at either end to give customers at least the opportunity to see some live steam (brake an rides even?) with minimal risk if 2253 is still being...

    Jul 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM
  3. ykin01 liked Riley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    44871 being moved out of steam from Crewe to Fort William with rods off tomorrow :)

    Jul 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
  4. ykin01 liked neildimmer's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] Seen at Castleford this morning 0Z26 0510 Grosmont to Leeds Balm Rd Loco (Fhh) 20007,31466,47077 North Star & 20205 If you liked these there are more here...

    upload_2026-7-15_13-56-21.png Jul 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
  5. ykin01 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    [ATTACH] SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton' working through Beckfoot on the approach to Grayrigg and back to Crewe

    Chairmans Train LE 1NP.jpg Jul 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  6. ykin01 liked andyjhatton's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.

    As somebody sat on the VT train to Birmingham. I did briefly start to sing "we didn't start the fire" You've got to find humour in these moments

    Jul 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  7. ykin01 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.

    [ATTACH] There was a chance that had both engines kept to time they could have crossed in the Grayrigg area but unfortunately it wasn't to be so for a bit of fun perhaps the scene would have looked like this, a 'Southern Cross'

    Southern double 1 NP.jpg Jul 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
  8. ykin01 liked mattspencer's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    [IMG] Return of the Badger by Matt Spencer, on Flickr

    Jul 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
  9. ykin01 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LSL Private Train: 18-19/05/26; 10/07/26.

    [ATTACH] SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton' ably assisted by 'Fearless' work 1Z29 the 'Chairmans Train' ECS away from Hellifield towards Horton and onwards to Carlisle [ATTACH] Sporting the 'Golden Arrow' insignia SRWC class No. 34046...

    Chairmans Steam Special 1 NP.jpg Chairmans Steam Special 2 NP.jpg Jul 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
  10. ykin01 liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.

    After running almost an hour late earlier in its journey from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street, BR(W) Castle class 4-6-0 No. 7029 Clun Castle was just 21 minutes behind time as it eased through Hartford station on Saturday 11th July...

    EOS 5D Mark IV_260711_8382.jpg Jul 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
  11. ykin01 liked bristolian's post in the thread RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

    [ATTACH]

    Rebuilt West Country pacific 34028 'EDDYSTONE' on 1Z54, Huntingdon, July 11th 2026 b.jpg Jul 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM