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Recent content by co-tr-paul

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    Is it bad for preserved DMUs to not use certain gears?

    .....like a semi automatic bus. " Toggling " at start of day to tighten the bands.
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    FIRE FIGHTING WAGONS

    After seeing a few Fb posts and what with climate change and steam bans etc , should it be compulsory for heritage lines who operate steam in high summer to have a water carrying/ fire fighting wagon ? I know sone lines already cater for such eventuallies. Yes i also know lineside management...
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    DRS to sell Class 57/3s

    So much for those who pay for info on wnxx who stated GWR got them !!!! Cant link because i dont subscribe !
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    Great British Railways - First Train in New Livery

    Back when IETs for GWR were being planned , some artist impressions showed them in allover chocolate with gold lining. Then the nickname " pootube " started being bounded around .... ! Wish i kept some images now .
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    Class 175s to GWR

    010 to Penzance january 2025 ; time flies , its only been moved 3 times since to my knowledge !
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    Class 175s to GWR

    And chocolate and cream !
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    GWR Cornish Night Riviera Sleeper and GWR Class 57 updates from Long Rock

    605 was turned to enable unaffected end to lead. 312 still has lack of power problems.
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    Great British Railways - First Train in New Livery

    Add GWR 57602,3,5 to list as psrt of G exam.
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    Class 175s to GWR

    Unless its changed and i missed it , Exeter drivers do the NR although PZ and LA are 57 trained with LA being done last year.
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    Your favourite bus/coach livery, past or present.

    Just going to leave this here.
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    Europhoenix / ESH Class 37s discussion (including ROG spot hire)

    Whilst the TOC will cease loco hire apparently will continue.
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    ECS moves that could become passenger services

    The ECS Nihht Riviera sleeper movements between Padd to Reading ... ?
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    Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

    Quick request as lost my bit of paper ! Looking for the coach numbers of the West Highland Blue Pullman set that visited Cornwall last weekend. Just the coaches. Thank you in advance. 1779449913 Www.thechairmanstrain.com Newly launched from LSL !!
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    Great British Railways - First Train in New Livery

    Awaiting the GWR class 57 version... !

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