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GWR4707 liked pete12000's post in the thread Bahamas.

The Bahamas Locomotive Society have a newly launched book available all about Bahamas written by Pete Skellon one of the long term members who's been involved since the early days at Dinting..... maybe another way to raise funds to help keep the...

Paul42 liked 5944's post in the thread Tornado.

Yes, though I've heard the words Smithy, Toys and Pram mentioned for it not continuing.

gricerdon posted a new thread.

Kent and East Sussex Gala 1st/2nd June

I wonder when or should I say if timetables will be published. When I asked about a timetable for this coming Saturday I was told 1030 and every 45 minutes

Forum: Galas and Events

iancawthorne liked Linesider's post in the thread WCME/CME 2024.

Looks like a deer fence to me Steve.

Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

I’m pretty sure the declared overhaul timescale was 6 months, and this included a new boiler, the fitment of ETMS and new tyres. Tour tickets were being sold for later that summer (I have chapter and verse if anyone wants more detail).

Sheff liked MellishR's post in the thread Tornado.

Although Tornado is indeed somewhat more complex, I don't think the third cylinder and associated stuff makes much difference to the task of designing and installing the ERTMS stuff; and the fact that Tornado already had a lot of electrical...

Sheff liked 5944's post in the thread Tornado.

"Whilst we look forward to updating you all with the news that our flagship locomotive, Tornado, is finally back on the rails, unfortunately that day is a little further away than any of us would ideally like. The overhaul has in part been...

Johnb replied to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.

Some did go to the GE section when the Britannias were withdrawn after some cases of axle movement were discovered. I think they were quickly returned!

Sheff liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Tornado.

I give you what impact it has had on the Nene Valley Railway - cancelled twice now, will those visitors or participants on various charters, driving experiences, whatever, will they hope "third time lucky" or just give up?

Sheff liked Big Al's post in the thread Tornado.

As always many people have hit the nail on the head including @Jamessquared in differentiating between innovators/builders and maintainers. I wouldn't presume to understand the thinking of the A1ST. It's their business to work with those who look...

Sheff liked MellishR's post in the thread Tornado.

I have taken the liberty of quoting this post verbatim in an email to the Trust. Let's see what they have to say.

Sheff liked MellishR's post in the thread Tornado.

The Trust started with an extremely competent team covering all the areas of expertise. It was correspondingly extremely successful at first. No longer, apparently.

staffordian liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread WCME/CME 2024.

Well, what a week it has been (and still is)! First, and definitely most important, last Saturday Mrs W's team won at Leicester and so avoided relegation - Mrs W opened a bottle of the fizzy wine to celebrate. Another reason to celebrate, it...

pete12000 liked Johnb's post in the thread Bahamas.

I received a pre-publication copy available to members a few days ago. Written in a different way to the normal string of facts type book with a lot of human interest, thoroughly recommended. Also worth getting by the same author, if you can find...

3ABescot liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCME/CME 2024.

[ATTACH] The warm weather puts paid to any exhaust but IR's No. 44871 puts on a fine sight as it works today's 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' through Greenholme and on to Carlisle with Mick Kelly driving, Andy Simkin on the shovel and Steve Adams...