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Final one of Sprinters at Leeds on 31/08/23: Class 158 158752

Class 158s 158816 & 158789 at Leeds on 31/08/23

I wasn't sure if Britannia would be the only loco running during the services so I've asked around and by the sound of things, I think it will be.

Better than a broken one, that's for sure.

Class 155 155347 at Leeds on 31/08/23

68030 Black Douglas

68029 Courageous also at Scarborough the same day.

Another pic of 150201 on the same day.

Class 158s 158816 & 158789 approaching Leeds in 31/08/23

Class 150 150201 at Leeds on 31/08/23

68020 Reliance at Scarborough on 20/08/23.

Class 150 150004 at Leeds on 31/08/23

Class 150 150205 at Leeds on 31/08/23

Class 158s 158792, 158796 & 158797 at Leeds on 31/08/23

Good news! They've been out for a while now but Graham Farish have released 2 new Network Rail coaches! I've already brought the BSO but I'm planning on buying the TSO later on. I've also got a Dapol Network Rail DVT pre-ordered too.

Class 158 158792 at Leeds on 31/08/23

Class 158 158849 at Leeds on 31/08/23

Yes, the loco will have to be test ran and minor issues fixed before it goes back on the mainline but other than that I don't know.

158901 again

158853 and 158901 at Leeds on 31/08/23

70000 Britannia will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in February next year. (Not my photo) From the 10th to 18th February, 70000 will be hauling 2 round trips a day on the 18 mile line. The services will depart from Pickering at 11:00 and 14:00. Details on the event can be found here.

That's definitely a Christmas card cover

Here's a few photos of 51218 in bits when I was removing the motor last night. One of the bits that is at the end of the pistons came off and the sliding rod at that side came out while my Grandad was working on it earlier yesterday so I had to take the wheels off to put the rod back in place. Then I tried gluing the bit that broke off back in place bit it didn't work so I just left it off for now. 51218 in bits. Close up of the bit that broke off. The removed motor Wires temporarily twisted together and tucked inside the saddle tank. Back together again! (I'll admit that this photo was taken this morning)

I've had a look at Peter's Spares and no luck.

Got some bad news concerning 51218. Recently, 51218's motor burnt out while undergoing test runs after a service on Tuesday at the club. I'm unable to find a replacement motor despite looking on Ebay for one. I've removed the motor earlier tonight so it has now got a free rolling chassis. However, all is not lost as it'll still be part of Oxendale's loco fleet but will be working with another loco as it is no longer powered.