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Paul42 liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:28 PM -
Paul42 liked 73108's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Which, ironically, is exactly what we do. Train to Newtondale, walk to Levisham (a very pleasant one along easy terrain and, as a bonus, almost all downhill). Then we sit on the station and eat a picnic while enjoying the glorious peace and...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
A very good news feature on ITV West Country News this evening regarding the return of steam at the GWSR. Passengers interviewed, all very positive comments. So good to see a return to steam. [BJ]
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM -
H Cloutt liked jnc's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
That one, "Section 5b, Section overview - 1", has been added to with another, Section 5a Section overview. I seem to recall reading somewhere that there was hope that the ballast needed to underlay the track could be brought in by rail...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:12 PM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM -
UP13 liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM -
Nick C liked SECR 65's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I think having one Bulleid Pacific is not a bad shout. For example: Lower fire risk as it doesn't have to work so hard Good fun for galas Something exciting to hire out to other railways Can haul longer trains if there became a need to (e.g. 8...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM -
UP13 replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Very sensible view.
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM -
Nick C liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM -
UP13 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
