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David likes trains replied to the thread Mid-Norfolk Railway.
Some good news from the railway, work on the Crownthorpe bridge looks to be near completion and they plan to be open again to Wymondham next weekend for their diesel gala. Will need to have the line open to trains again if a Rail Operations Group...
May 18, 2024 at 2:10 PM -
acorb liked Big Al's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Given the current situation this looks to me like one of few unassisted steam trips on the main line if you discount Clan Line's regular outings with the Pullmans that are beyond the pocket of most 'average' people. The fact that it is advertised...
May 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM -
Paul42 liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Woodland Wanderers are usually hauled by a double engine as the loco does a Mountain Spirit followed by a WW or vice versa. This is because the turn around for the Mountain Spirit is quite tight. There is a second diagram on peak days that uses...
May 18, 2024 at 2:02 PM -
Spike liked blink bonny's post in the thread RTC 2024.
A double dose of the 1930s this morning, just 3 miles from home. As we waited for 44871, just a couple of minutes before the train arrived, I heard an aircraft engine droning overhead and I looked up. A Tiger Moth biplane was passing over our...
May 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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David likes trains liked peckett's post in the thread Steam In ITALY/Slam doors.
Had a ride on Treno Natura out of Siena a week ago. Loco' was 1907 built 640 003 .Inside cylinder ,outside valve gear 2-6-0.Rolling stock was 1930s slam door Centoportes. The first coach on my photo was a three axel coach rebuilt from a 1906...
May 18, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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gricerdon replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Ok thanks. I can’t make it but brother Bryan hopes to be there. All the best. Don
May 18, 2024 at 1:59 PM -
Paul42 liked peckett's post in the thread Steam In ITALY/Slam doors.
Had a ride on Treno Natura out of Siena a week ago. Loco' was 1907 built 640 003 .Inside cylinder ,outside valve gear 2-6-0.Rolling stock was 1930s slam door Centoportes. The first coach on my photo was a three axel coach rebuilt from a 1906...
May 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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Spamcan81 liked peckett's post in the thread Steam In ITALY/Slam doors.
Had a ride on Treno Natura out of Siena a week ago. Loco' was 1907 built 640 003 .Inside cylinder ,outside valve gear 2-6-0.Rolling stock was 1930s slam door Centoportes. The first coach on my photo was a three axel coach rebuilt from a 1906...
May 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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3ABescot liked blink bonny's post in the thread RTC 2024.
The original text of that, which I posted first on my personal facebook, said; 'A double dose of the 1930s this morning, just 3 miles from home. As we waited for Black 5 44871 (built in 1945, to a 1934 design), just a couple of minutes before...
May 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM -
3ABescot liked blink bonny's post in the thread RTC 2024.
A double dose of the 1930s this morning, just 3 miles from home. As we waited for 44871, just a couple of minutes before the train arrived, I heard an aircraft engine droning overhead and I looked up. A Tiger Moth biplane was passing over our...
May 18, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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daveannjon replied to the thread Steam In ITALY/Slam doors.
So Italian
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ragl liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.
34046 Braunton passing Brock 18/05/24. [ATTACH]
May 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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ragl liked peckett's post in the thread Steam In ITALY/Slam doors.
Had a ride on Treno Natura out of Siena a week ago. Loco' was 1907 built 640 003 .Inside cylinder ,outside valve gear 2-6-0.Rolling stock was 1930s slam door Centoportes. The first coach on my photo was a three axel coach rebuilt from a 1906...
May 18, 2024 at 1:42 PM
