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

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  1. class8mikado

    class8mikado Part of the furniture

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    Lets take that as good news. At some time in the future theres a chance that coffins wont be mandatory, though i suspect the former MK1 Pullmans will be first in the Queue.
    If there was a impending ban on MK1 Stock this wouldnt be happening would it. .
     
    class8mikado, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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  2. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    The Green Howards, Apr 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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    The same NRM who are happy to have 5305LA remain custodians of 777 & D6535? No, that surely can't be it.
    There were a lot of issues with the previous GCR management. The very public falling out with GCRN, and the 7027 debacle, were the bits that everybody noticed. But you can be sure that that wasn't all.
    But, all water under the bridge now, so lets just leave it at that.
    I hadn't realised that 5305LA would be the operators again, but it is the obvious solution.
    (And the loco won't be fitted with air brakes, as far as I know...)
     
    pmh_74, Apr 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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    Strictly speaking the TOC will be the operator not 5305LA? 5305LA will be the custodian and maintain the loco?
     
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    I understand that the NRM will not allow any changes to the original design of their locos and that would include the addition of an air pump. To slightly correct your statement, only three main line registered locos are airbraked 60163, 6233 and 60103, the rest retain their original braking system with the addition of an air pump and combined brake valve for working airbraked trains. I understand that at the next overhaul 60103 will have its original vacuum system for engine and tender reinstalled.
     
    Johnb, Apr 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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    The 5305LA will provide support crew for 70013 when it's out on the mainline but the GCR are now the custodians.
     
    JR4489, Apr 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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