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I understand that, when the tour was advertised, enquiries were made to UKR who stated it would be a pair of 67s, no question. I also believe that certain UKR tours that run "out of season" have to be 67s as there are no spare generator coaches to provide heat if a 66 were to be used. This...

Not sure if anybody can help here, but I am trying to get hold of a list of all locos that were at one point allocated to Stratford before it's closure. I am only really interested in locos that are still in existence, rather than any that have already been cut up. I have managed to get lists...

Not doing this tour as am down south for the 66/73 trip, but according to Sulzer Power.com, it's 37038 + 37601, with (a required!) 47500 doing the minitour. Regards Jason http://jasonshergold33.fotopic.net/

Have just seen a photo on fotopic of 67005 and 029 on the Royal Train at Machynlleth - so am now confused!

Does anybody know if 67's are banned from this section of the Cambrian line due to weight issues? I have only ever done tours and service trains on this line with 37s and 66s, and was wondering if this means the forthcoming UKR tour to Welshpool in September, given there is no ETRMS yet, will be...

Yes, the M7 was leading for at least half of the day - unfortunately, the only photos I got of it on the day were both on southbound trains, so I don't know if it was run round individually at Alresford to lead as well on northbound trains. The train I travelled on with it at the front was a...

Many years ago (1989 to be exact), I went to the Mid Hants steam gala where M7 no. 245 was one of the visiting locos. At some point after the event, I was told that the loco for some reason had only been in light steam, and in effect, had had no real involvement in hauling any of the trains...