50026 suffered a traction motor flashover. As of approx 5.30 Friday due to some sterling work by the owner & reps the cause is understood and...
I've not seen another thread, most of the "action" has been on Facebook. The visiting locos(50026, 33103, 31466) have arrived. All the other...
45212 is rostered for Monday 1st to Saturday 6th August. As it stands the 4F is rostered for Sunday 7th along with 957 on the Vintage train. I...
I was told the delay to the 11:25 was due to the steam brake having jammed on. I think the backwards and forwards was due to slipping, but I'm...
Just Saturday I believe, it is being prepared for transport on Sunday. Chris.
73129 developed a steam blow from the right hand front cylinder cover, which led to it being detatched to Haworth yard at approx 1.30pm. After...
There are new TSRs at the top end of GN straight (just north of Ingrow) due to relaid track, and through Mytholmes Tunnel to Bakers Curve - 20 MPH...
I have just created a gallery with a few photos taken on the Sunday of the KWVR winter Gala. Most were taken from the Brake van of the morning...
I will echo Kieran's comments. The KWVR has suffered a huge loss. A no nonsense lad, a good friend and a big contributor to the Loco department....
Great Video. Well positioned, steady good quality pictures and sound - love the WD clanking just after it passes! I'm pleased with the shots of...
I got one door on the platform......
We've no chance of running to time then... No steam at the front and no sense at the back ;-)
I'm sure I shall see you... I am on 80002 on Friday. Pickup Goods & the express. 8-) Chris.
Not necessary to walk the token to the loop, there are token machines at all the stations. They are frequently used by works trains on Saturdays...
I shall miss 85, a great little engine, probably the most reliable performer in recent years. I did more turns as a cleaner on her than any other...
Two (I believe) leaking superheater elements. Chris
As far as I know, we don't have any beaters, the usual tool is a shovel ! Chris
Nearly as good as last year, when one one of the 20s was missbehaving (wouldn't power up) One class 20 loaded with 6+dead cl20 equivalent to 8...
Far too many....... :-# Some people may remember 957 in at the Autumn Gala. locos don't steam very well with the damper shut #-o (I was...
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