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DBLM Dave liked alts1985's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
Three clips of 'Duke of Gloucester' at speed with todays Haywards Heath to Ely tour. Outward powering through Welwyn North having been held to let six trains pass at Digswell Junction, and then speeding through Ashwell & Morden after a pathing...
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Bikermike liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
'28 at Milford this morning. Still from video. Unfortunately the 47 was working hard too, probably because the train was over 10 late, but it had ample time at the water stop at Haslemere shortly after to recoup that so the diesel's input...
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Bikermike liked DanielsTrains's post in the thread RTC Portsmouth Flyer - 13/06/26.
Here's my video of 35028 Hauling the Portsmouth Flyer at Whitmoor Common, Witley, Petersfield, Cosham, Portsmouth Harbour, Hamble, Mottisfont, Andover, Whitchurch, Old Basing and Winchfield. Enjoy. [MEDIA]
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM -
5944 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Here you are, Steve: [ATTACH] You know you want one … Tom
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Jamessquared attached a file to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Here you are, Steve: [ATTACH] You know you want one … Tom
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Steve replied to the thread The 10A Allocation.
Stephensons is arguably a better valve gear than Walschaerts in terms of valve events. Its downfall is fitting it outside of the wheel which is where you want your valve gear for ease of maintenance. The challenge Ivatt gave to the DO was to do...
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
Sulzerman replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think they reinforce the heritage and preservation characteristics of the line. They were certainly well liked and the LNERCA had a deserved prominence in the railway. The buffet was very useful. These carriages would've been seen on the King's...
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Steve liked 26D_M's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
An odd quirk, this being the 10A thread, is that the 3 5s now under WC ownership each have different boiler configurations.
Jun 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM -
Steve liked peckett's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
44766 retained double chimney right up to end .I photted it at Crewe south shed on27/08/1967 .Withdrawn a few weeks later.
Jun 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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free2grice liked 5098's post in the thread VT Cathedrals Express to Newcastle - 12/06/26.
Ackworth on the return: [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
Jun 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Steve liked LMS2968's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
This is one of the misunderstood parts of steam loco overhaul procedures, but when an engine received a replacement boiler, the smokebox, chimney, etc. stayed with the engine, it didn't go with the boiler. For the boiler to be repaired, the...
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Steve liked std tank's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
44686. 44687, 44755, 44756, 44757, 44765, 44766 and 44767 were all built with double chimneys. 44765 reverted to a single chimney in 1950 during tests at Rugby testing station, but the double chimney was put back during these tests. . 44767...
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RLinkinS liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I notice on the web cam that the Bubble Car has been released from the goods shed after a internal and external refurb.
Jun 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
