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GER/LNER Y5 Coffee Pot 229

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Wagoniester, Dec 8, 2025.

  1. Wagoniester

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    Recently returned to steam, this is currently on display outside Liverpool Street Station for two days only. Possibly the First time in steam on GER territory since 1917, when it was sold to Chepstow docks?

    (Apologies if a thread exists for this already - nothing came up in a search).

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    Any idea how long it is there till?
     
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    Only until tomorrow evening. Returns to Flour Mill once the abnormal load time restrictions end.
     
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    Definitely a contrast to it's surroundings this evening!

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    First passenger trains at Beamish ,Good Friday to Easter Monday then next weekend .
     
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    Looking good !! It's first public passenger trains today, including the Duke of Sutherland's private coach
     

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    229 broken gauge glass and not running today .Should be tomorrow per crew .
     
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    A photo taken inside the seating area of the Duke of Sutherland's coach, taken through the glass panel in the toilet door...... not very..well private !!! PXL_20260403_095134473 x.jpg private !
     
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    Couldn’t they change it in steam? With Sir Berkeley out of action, as well with a couple of blown tubes,they are not having a good weekend.
     
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