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#41
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Model Rail 16xx and J70 tr...
Last post by Steven B - December 16, 2025, 05:16:22 PM
Toby is an 0-6-0, so J70.
#42
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Karlisle
Last post by Carmont - December 16, 2025, 01:02:41 PM
#43
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Model Rail 16xx and J70 tr...
Last post by martyn - December 16, 2025, 11:59:38 AM
I've not read the books for many years, but before anyone gets worked up about him, is Toby an 0-4-0 or 0-6-0?

A reminder of my post #10, the GER cl G15/LNER Y6 0-4-0 was the normal class for passenger work on the W+U tramway, the J70s normally working freight, though the LNER book hints that they were occasionally use on passenger. The bodies of the two classes were not the same.

Martyn
#44
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Moonglum - December 16, 2025, 09:47:30 AM
I think that I have just been insulted! However, my mastery of languages I would admit is poor although my "Klingon" is not bad...

Anyway, I have now heard of and heard Mago de Oz, not bad at all, the fade out music over the credits reminded me a bit of Dream Theater.

Tim
#45
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by EtchedPixels - December 15, 2025, 10:10:06 PM

Listening to Mago de Oz at the moment. Probably one of the bigger bands in the world that the English monoglot world simply doesn't know about 8)
#46
General Discussion / Re: Spey Viaduct Partial Colla...
Last post by EtchedPixels - December 15, 2025, 06:10:34 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on December 15, 2025, 05:23:42 PMOn a more serious note, is the structure listed? Even if it is, I wonder if realistically money would be forthcoming for what would no doubt be a very considerable cost to both repair the failed parts and check/make good the rest of the structure  :hmmm:

It may also not be appropriate. If the structure is in poor condition and deteriorating then it may be better to relocate it to a museum style setting and replace it with something modern. There's not much point putting a decaying old bridge back if it's only going to fall apart anyway at some point in time. Preserving it out of situ might preserve it better at this point.

#47
General Discussion / Re: Spey Viaduct Partial Colla...
Last post by chrism - December 15, 2025, 05:50:30 PM
Quote from: Roy L S on December 15, 2025, 05:23:42 PMOn a more serious note, is the structure listed?

It is now - oh sorry, listed, not listing  :-[
#48
General Discussion / Re: Spey Viaduct Partial Colla...
Last post by Train Waiting - December 15, 2025, 05:30:46 PM
Listed as Category 'B', Roy.

Similar to Grade 2 in England and Wales.

Reply #5 from @GlenEglise contains helpful details regarding the listing.

With all good wishes.

John
#49
General Discussion / Re: Spey Viaduct Partial Colla...
Last post by Roy L S - December 15, 2025, 05:23:42 PM
On a more serious note, is the structure listed? Even if it is, I wonder if realistically money would be forthcoming for what would no doubt be a very considerable cost to both repair the failed parts and check/make good the rest of the structure  :hmmm:

I can't help but also reflect that it is only by good fortune that nobody was on the bridge when it gave way and I would be very interested to know when it was last inspected, what kind of inspection/maintenance regime there was supposed to be and if it was actually observed..

Roy
#50
General Discussion / Re: Spey Viaduct Partial Colla...
Last post by GlenEglise - December 15, 2025, 03:57:54 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on December 14, 2025, 10:22:24 PMA huge shame :(
Such an impressive structure deserves repairs so I'd like to hear of any appeal for funds please

I have forwarded your offer to Moray Council. You will no doubt hear from them requesting several million pounds in due course......

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