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Allegheny gefällt MellishRs Beitrag in dem Thema GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.

Thank you for the point about traction current. In effect that limits the tractive effort at low speeds, if the adhesion limit isn't reached first. But can diesel not produce a more nearly constant power at the rail than a steam loco over a range...

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WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026

Couldn’t see an existing thread but 41313 has been announced as the first guest.

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hyboy gefällt torgormaigs Beitrag in dem Thema RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

It is also the S&D passenger headcode - the driver is a bit of a fan of that famous line. Peter

hyboy gefällt JEB-245584s Beitrag in dem Thema RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Eddystone at Sherburn-in-Elmet on the RTC White Rose to York. Temperature around 28 degrees with the 47 doing most of the work. Still good to see WCR/RTC had it on the train though. Good turn out on the station to see it go...

Romsey gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.

Boiler maintenance and repair is dictated by time, and not even time in steam. Extensions are possible, but the amount of steam generated isn't likely to be a factor. Steam cycles have a greater effect.

5944 gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

Perhaps it wasn’t published, then. It was sent to me by someone outside this forum. I’ve not heard anything about trains being cancelled, though.

hyboy gefällt Johnbs Beitrag in dem Thema RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

The route is through largely arable farming area areas almost all the way with tinder dry crops either side of the line. I’m very surprised it isn’t black restriction , ie no steam, today, just be thankful it’s there

hyboy gefällt alts1985s Beitrag in dem Thema RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

The appearance of Eddystone at the head of the train today certainly pleased the usual large crowd of families who come to watch the steam trains at Welwyn North - I thought it might be quiet today being booked before 8am but it wasn't. Hope all...

hyboy gefällt twr12s Beitrag in dem Thema RTC: Eddystone to York - 11/07/26.

What has to be remembered, when moaning about the diesel doing most of the work, that the cross section of passengers on the train means that there is practically no option to cancel the train when Network Rail impose Red restrictions to steam...