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    Certifying 9F's to run to Whitby

    92220 iirc ran up and down at a York BREL open day . Had a cab ride on a big engine but just can't recall what! Might have just been cabbing in steam?
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    WCR - Jacobite 2026

    They might get more custom running it from Carnforth to Barrow loop it round the avoided.. simples
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    Certifying 9F's to run to Whitby

    So comparison to the Kriegslok would mean a complete chassis re design basically. Only other suggestion is to ask Wolsyn and take one out there it their track could cope, but sounds a bit doubtful.
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    Certifying 9F's to run to Whitby

    They run decapod wheelbase locomotives widely in Europe is it track issue they don't have?
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    KGX to Grimsby via Louth c1970

    There was remarkably 33s trialled when Crew trained near Peterborough
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    Window Hanging Again - heritage railway enthusiast says its ok

    Most of the railtour company throwing in the towel with the new diktat... are heritage lines struggling g or are windows hanging Enthusiast an unwanted minority and profits are up?
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    Window Hanging Again - heritage railway enthusiast says its ok

    Cheao German hardware goggles are the ultimate steampunk gadget. Often when driving a 2-10-0 on the big railway people wear such and ear defenders. Be aware of vegetatation when head leans out its a dangerous mans job.
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    Stockton and Darlington 200 anniversary- Locomotion 1 recreation run 26-28 September

    One does wonder if they could add in a cavalcade on Sunday, and tow them back with a diesel during the long possession?
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    Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

    47593 definitely had a Scottie dog like that in 1988
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    Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

    47673 maybe raspberry ripple? Who knows, but Deltic 55022 is off for a respray too....purple keeps getting g muttered but we'll just have to wait!
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    Catch them before they're gone

    Are there any 218s still on passenger services?
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    Reopen Penrith to Workington via Keswick

    Windermere only caters for a small amount of the footfall which is mostly in heave 4x4s
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    WCRC Exemption from CDL (central door locking) regulations until September

    Yeah like No SRPS railtours anymore. Sure others will be watching but it sounds a no win no fee bit of legal shenanigans
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    LSL announce Pacer railtour

    Brilliant tour for the fans.
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    Lynton and Barnstaple TWAO

    It must be so difficult to get on but it is succeeding g slowly, hats off to them
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