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Shep Woolley liked alastair's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
Why the curious assumption that "true steam enthusiasts"are only be interested in travelling standard class? There are quite a few "well heeled" and "diner" enthusiasts I can assure you.
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Doors and Droplights.
The vegetation issue is now that big that I don't think NR can get on top of it. The issue in my view has its origins in the early days of privatisation, when cost cutting within Railtrack was rife. Vegetation maintenance was an easy one to drop...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM -
Flying Phil liked Big Al's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
A nice overview. What's not to like?!
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM -
Hirn liked daveannjon's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
When I decided not to renew my Patriot Project membership and explained I was unhappy with the move to Tyseley I very quickly received an email from their chairman, it didn’t change my mind but credit to them for responding with alacrity.
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:40 PM -
Flying Phil liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The L&B is launching a series of behind-the-scenes videos on YouTube: Episode 1 features General Manager Stuart Nelhams: [MEDIA]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:40 PM -
46223 liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
5043 at Dutton Viaduct and just about bringing the sun, great sound as she restarted from the junction and powered over the viaduct. [MEDIA] [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:40 PM
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Copper-capped liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Cummon feel the noise ! On its last weekend of operation on The Churnet Valley, 4079 Pendennis Castle carried a variety of headboards from railtours of yesteryear. The 13.30 departure on Saturday saw an excellent and VERY noisy climb up to...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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DavidW liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Nearly a month later and we have been making steady progress. Wagon #733 is still in the shed and just needs its white numbers and white stripe painting. [img] Wagon #711 has had more work done on its underframe with needle gunning and...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:38 PM -
Sheff liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Tornado.
Hi Sheff I think the rusty bit is the base of the foundation ring. I took it quite close in so cannot zoom out but here is another picture which might help? [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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Dan Hill liked acorb's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
Had a very enjoyable day with round trips behind both the Grange and Saint. 6880 ran like a sewing machine with very little effort needed to shift a full 8 coach load. This is clearly a very powerful loco which will be popular and useful across...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:35 PM -
Spike liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
5043 at Dutton Viaduct and just about bringing the sun, great sound as she restarted from the junction and powered over the viaduct. [MEDIA] [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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Johnb replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
You are right, the wheels from 5199 are now under 7325
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM -
5944 liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Tornado.
It's all getting a bit "the cheque's in the post"...
Jun 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
