Recent Activity
Activity stream for all registered members at National Preservation.
-
Jark91 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...
Sep 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 73108's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Given the vast expense of building a new loco from scratch, I suspect 'some people' would be a vanishingly small number compared to, for example, those interested in forking out towards the prospect of seeing an A1 or P2 out and about on the main...
Sep 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I'm afraid that the "light railway vision" is fabulous, but doesn't pay the rent. The fact is, we need engines that can get 5 mk1's up Tenterden bank. The ethos of getting "whatever is available" was prevalent at the start of preservation, but...
Sep 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked torgormaig's post in the thread Italian Main Line Steam with 625.116 along Lake Maggiore.
Some pictures of Monday (7/7/26) afternoon's outing along the shores of Lake Maggiore between Luino (Italy) and Cadenzzo (Switzerland) with 625.116. The running was sprightly, the scenery spectacular but off train photography was non-existant...
Sep 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
-
The Dainton Banker liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.
A small additional reminder - Blythburgh Station Open Day this Sunday 13th September, between 10.30 and 15.45. Everything free, except small charge (£5.00) for the short train ride (almost certainly the shortest heritage railway in the UK!)...
Sep 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
-
Dunfanaghy Road replied to the thread Danish F Class 654 and the ESPS.
I gather that this a design that basically harks back to the start of the 20th century. Not directly linked, I admit, but on a visit to the 'Fram' museum in Oslo I saws a display of the drawings for the original engine. Built in Christiana (now...
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.
I’ve previously recounted on The forum the events on the footplate of 60532 on that day, as told to me by the NELPG rep on the footplate. He was sat on the fireman’s seat when it happened. Unfortunately, the driver had not put the catch in on...
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM -
neildimmer liked Romsey's post in the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
Apparently the Special Traffic Notice shows 60163 to be hauled with connecting rods removed. That's so the loco does not need to be in steam to work the cylinder lubrication. Bearing and motion lubrication normally works without steam. Cheers, Neil
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM -
neildimmer replied to the thread RTC 2026.
Not surprised with Tangmere failing today!,
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:36 PM -
jnc liked lynbarn's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Hi all, I totally agree with what the last 3 writers have said. I have been saying the same thing for years about a certain 2ft gauge rail in the West Country. I do take the heritage aspect of this very seriously, but the reality is that it needs...
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM -
free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
We had a bit of shock today when arriving at Swanage to find that 34072 had a broken spring and would not be double-heading with Manston to the River Frome and back. The train was instead hauled by Manston and D6515. Fortunately, the maintenance...
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
lynbarn liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.
A small additional reminder - Blythburgh Station Open Day this Sunday 13th September, between 10.30 and 15.45. Everything free, except small charge (£5.00) for the short train ride (almost certainly the shortest heritage railway in the UK!)...
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:14 PM
