Recent content by mark46245

Ah, you've met Nigel! Terrific bloke who has spent a lot of money restoring this unit to its former glory. The interior has been completely re-trimmed with new moquette and, I believe, a new floor covering has been put down. A very good friend of mine has been assisting in the re-commissioning...

09's have a top speed of 27 1/2 mph. 08's half that with double reduction gearing but twice the tractive effort. Both would be useful on Heritage lines. They were designed on a Jinty's frame!

The Lavender Line, based at Isfield in East Sussex will be hosting a one day Steam and Thumper Gala on Sunday, July 27th. The restored Thumper unit 1133 will be heading the days events with Kitson 0-6-0ST Austin 1 providing alternating departures with the Semi Royal saloon and 108 coach...

The Mid Hants is probably your best choice for what you want. Decent length and gradients plus you'll likely get a good sized loco. Choice of £350 or £500 depending on whether you want an Introductory or Advanced experience. Sounds good, I might book one myself! :wink:

Do they want steam or diesel? That will be the deciding factor.

I think we all know that RJ does not do anything that is incorrect or not valid. He uses the system to his advantage and good luck to him. If I could do the same, I would. We also know that he is never abusive, does not raise his voice and behaves in a perfectly acceptable manner. This, of...

Please see page 12, paragraphs 21 and 22 of the RAIB report. This was an "accident" waiting to happen. IMHO.

Reported hot tender boxes.

It's obviously too simple just to move everyone up a couple of platforms and run the Reading line out of the Eurostar platforms instead of 19.