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3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4150 has been steamed today for first time in Pres. Boiler inspector visiting tomorrow
Jun 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM -
Diamond Gaz liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
Another month has flown by with some more progress. Work has continued at LMS on the cylinder cladding, made some years ago we decided it needed some tweaking for a better fit. The two new sand boxes have had the sand traps fitted up and soon we...
Jun 2, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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JBTEvans liked Matt78's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
Been lucky enough to fire a 57xx, 64xx, 1369, 14xx (2) 55xx, (2) and a 78xx. Considering the tank engines only I would rate the 64xx as the best for comfort, space in the cab and firing, and visibility but then it’s the most modern of the locos...
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:58 PM -
JBTEvans liked bristolian's post in the thread 76079.
So far, (and likely to remain that way with her move!) my only two shots of 76079, both at Steamport. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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JBTEvans liked 26D_M's post in the thread 76079.
Pedant alert: 76084 has also operated on the mainline in preservation, albeit to a much lesser extent than '79.
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM -
JBTEvans liked Steve's post in the thread Remaining Ex Barry locomotives?.
It surprises me that none of the three surviving GWR 72XX locos have ever steamed since leaving Barry. It's over 50 years since the first (7202) left there. I'd have thought that they would be useful locos on the longer heritage lines.
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:54 PM -
JBTEvans liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
4150 has been steamed today for first time in Pres. Boiler inspector visiting tomorrow
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM -
Groks212 replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Scotsman's diesel hauled move to the ELR tomorrow 2nd June: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K66243/2026-06-02/detailed Dave B
Jun 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM -
Chris86 liked Sheff's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I was an engineer in the chemical industry all my working life and firstly for our sins they were always referred to as vacuum pumps, be they recip, liquid ring or whatever. However, in design and specification, we always used absolute pressure...
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:52 PM -
Chris86 liked 5801's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Most other industries call that device an Exhauster.
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
