Yep, you certainly can swop boilers. The MHR have done so, but 31625's boiler also needs fairly expensive repairs as well, negating much of a cost...
Knackered copper firebox. Cracked frames. Nothing that is irreparable. But very expensive and not something the MHR would contemplate sorting...
AFAIK. It has been mentioned in the past on these forums, that the 5 J.B. locos are being kept at the MHR regardless of use or not until the end...
For anyone that's interested in the initial overhaul stages of 35005 "Can Pac" at Eastleigh. I stumbled on these pics here courtesy of Carl...
Jolly good news and glad that the record has been set straight. Heritage Railway should report facts, not idle speculation. But then it really...
Agreed, however once the JB locos`s leave next year, it should free up a bit of space at Ropley, maybe allowing 34058 to move down the line along...
Anybody know when 76017 is likely to be re-wheeled? It seems like the frames have been ready for an absolute age, yet so far it is still up on...
Even better would be 34058. Anybody got any idea when the MHR might embark on its restoration? I'd like to think that it won't be too long after...
Nice to see that initial steps in the overhaul process are being undertaken on 35005. A new blog can be found on the MHR website here:...
No AFAIK she is running with the new build tender that was built at the W.S.R. The ex 35005 tender is destined to go behind 35027.
Nice to see that the DRSA has now set up a separate operating company, Granite Line Ltd. Also note that Roger Webster is still involved. All...
Lovely restoration job, well done guys. It wont be too long before we will have 3 out of 4 remaining Standard 4 moguls running with 76079 and...
Could not believe how shabby the WCRC class47 was. If your going to substitute steam with a diesel, at least put something half decent in...
I suspect the old bridge will be given over to sole use of the MHR, providing there is nothing wrong with it structurally. The new bridge...
Actually, the running shed was acquired from Plenty Engineering of Newbury by way of a donation I believe. I know an appeal was launched to help...
Bear in mind the loco will ride lower on its springs due to a full boiler of water and the re-fitment of a lot off parts missing from Barry. Don't...
Well done to all at WCRC for reviving a total Barry wreck. I Look forward to her forthcoming career on the mainline. Now 45699 is finished and as...
I hope regarding the Sunday Rover trains, that Devon County Council force the issue on this one. They have put in a considerable amount of...
What exactly do BARS own re: Dartmoor Railway? Is it the brand, or just rolling stock plus a lease on the line. I only ask as the freehold of...
I am not saying it isn`t beyond the capabilities of any established heritage railway to restore 31874. I am actually very optimistic about the...
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