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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by BillyReopening, Dec 30, 2018.

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  1. MikeParkin65

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    Unless airbrakes are being fitted what will 70013 and 45110 be able to pull?
     
    MikeParkin65, Apr 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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    Well WC said lasts week, in a public statement, they've decided to fit CDL to their mk1s so hopefully by 2028 there'll be some vac braked stock available again.
     
    26D_M, Apr 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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    Or Vintage Trains
     
    Johnb, Apr 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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    Never say never but I wouldn’t put money on a joint WCRC/ Vintage Trains operation even if the latter were to let their only set of coaches out during peak Shakespeare Express season.
     
    MikeParkin65, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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    The SRPS mk1 set is dual brake too, and now CDL fitted with a system that works on air and vacuum.
     
    steam_mad, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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    Is the SRPS set now under exclusive contract with LSL TOC?
     
    26D_M, Apr 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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    Based on the fact that the next phase of construction (a) hasn't started yet and (b) doesn't complete the job, no chance whatsoever.
    That's meant to be realistic, not pessimistic. I don't think everyone has grasped the scale of the project, or the amount of funding required.
    And I didn't even mention the loco shed being in the way...
     
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  8. Raimondo

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    Depends which comes first: the reconnection to the network - or the boiler coming back from Tyseley. Could be a close call :)
     
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    I’m not sure LSL’s licence allows them to work vacuum braked trains
     
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    I think I recall SRPS stating that their agreement with LSL permits a limited number of trips per year with GBRF operating their Mk1s.
    Which doesn’t really help 70013 because GBRF don’t do steam!
     
    twr12, Apr 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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    IIRC, 70013 was operated on the mainline last time by 5305 locomotive group. 45305 has certainly been used by Vintage Trains in the past, indeed I had a particularly high speed run behind it to Crewe once...it wasn't nicknamed 'The Black 5 gti' for nothing!!
     
    acorb, Apr 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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