At Beaconsfield services a couple of nights ago [Ethan Gold]
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That’s a bit of a trek from Grosmont. Unless it is hopping between other railways you do wonder if it would be more efficient to do most of the journey being towed on the main line, as I wouldn’t want to be trying to control that weight on a trailer around some of the roads in North Yorkshire.
I think some engines that does happen although I think its more expensive than my low loader.
The 9f can’t go by rail and the central driving wheel is flangeless and not compatible with check rails on modern points. It’s very sadly why none are mainline anymore. Both Black Prince and Evening Star did in at least the 80’s but nothing for years.
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I have never seen a 9F in steam.
Im seriously thinking about taking the day off on the 16 and driving down to tick that particular box.
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