It was at one time. It did its time. Not so much of a beast as designed for economy in the sugar fields (true compound). "Harrogate" and the...
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I believe the one you're thinking of is Hawthorn Leslie 2918 "Achilles", formerly "Pony". It does have an RSH look about it from a distance.
The Harringworth tour from Melton to Corby and back offers standard for £29. A bargain for guaranteed 7029 one way and 5043 the other!
A fantastic offering from VT I feel. Particularly like the two Castles to Melton Mowbray. Loved the Melton job with 5043 and 9600 so now to repeat...
I would love to see 4920 returned to steam but I think the reality here will be a quick cosmetic job and a swap with her famous sister. After all...
I love the wording here and I tend to agree. I guess the issue is what the person who is selling has already invested so they want to get as much...
Great reply! I think the main reason for me would be just to “give something back” if you like. I, like many of us, have been there and done that...
Quite agree with your points. Don't get me wrong, when I say "average pocket" I'm literally referring to the purchase of an engine (or a wreck)...
Quite so. We all have to hope though that the pandemic will be over one day. When is the question mind...
Good day all May not get any replies to this. After years of consideration I am starting to set my sights on owning a four wheeler industrial of...
5043 is already in the works and was progressing well until lockdown. That will continue once workshop time allows as she already has most of the...
Great to see Shack running Wightwick. This I believe is the first time the railway has hosted an ex-Barry engine on its first ever visit to a...
Having had many happy days on "Isibutu", I'm surprised that there are issues with the size of the cab. "Isi" has no back plate though which may...
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