This site reports on 2 different potential build dates, circa 1870 and 1882. Also on the Historical England site we have this: "Arnside Signal...
I don't know if this helps, but classing it as "Education" is no longer the only option (and I agree it's difficult to see how that fits), more...
Indeed not, that's more comparable to the weight difference between a Ivatt and a Terrier... :D
The weight difference is twice the weight difference of an RBr to a coach with full passenger accommodation, which as we've previously...
I can already sense the apoplexy from Hayling Island, Big Chufferitis!
Oh, so we've all (or most of us) been getting it wrong!? Is "bauxite red" mentioned elsewhere, or is it different to the simply "bauxite" of the...
Some went to Stoke shed on the old NSR system, although still Western division. Some were even repaired at Stoke loco works before that was wound...
I believe they are one and the same.
In the context of the last time it was used on this thread, I got the impression that "thrashing" was used as shorthand for a loco being...
Agreed, but a Stirling Single and C1 Atlantic would be much more appropriate... And now over to the "How would you spend your lottery money"...
I may be wrong but I think it was called maroon by then rather than crimson. Was it the same maroon as used on coaches?
Voted - looks superb, very well done!
*looks awkwardly at shoes*
I think before this decision was made thoughts had already turned towards having the/a turntable at Toddington rather than Winchcombe as part of...
Well if there's anyone who would take the "It's my engine and I'll paint it purple with yellow spots" route, it would be Mr Smith...
We did have one here:...
Well if it's not the GCR the SVR would be the other obvious candidate, both have special dispensation to run test trains at higher speeds. I can't...
Presumably to power the big motor hidden in the boiler cladding to make it go - I believe @martin1656 came up with the design. ;)
I think it was the only example of a loco owning body taking over a railway, as opposed to a railway owning body taking over a loco.
They were 3P under the LMS, so I guess the same under BR too.
Separă nume cu o virgulă.