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  1. 7P6F liked Johnb's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    It’s not really a new build but there is a lot of new metal in it and only a small team raising the money and working on it. A really impressive illustration of delivering the impossible. A big contrast to the last time I saw a Grange in action,...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 12:21 AM
  2. Bluenosejohn liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    [ATTACH] With the wonderful Coniston Fells as a backdrop SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works the return leg of the 'Cumbrian Coast Express 1Z42 round the tight curve on the approach to Kirkby in Furness Station back to Carnforth and on to...

    CCE 34067 3 NP.jpg CCE 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 12:21 AM
  3. Bluenosejohn liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 at Holmegate Farm near Bootle... [img] Tangmere at Holmegate Farm

    Jun 2, 2024 at 12:21 AM
  4. Bluenosejohn liked meiga's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    61306 Mayflower leaving Taunton on the English Riviera Express to Kingswear[ATTACH]

    61306-Mayflower-leaving-Taunton-on-the-English-Riviera-Express.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 12:19 AM
  5. Bluenosejohn liked meiga's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    61306 Mayflower at Norton Fitzwarren on the English Riviera Express to Kingswear.[ATTACH]

    61306-Mayflower-on-the-English-Riviera-Express-at-Norton-Fitzwarren.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 12:19 AM
  6. Bluenosejohn liked Spike's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    The Earl waits to get away from the Stafford set down on its return working from Liverpool. [ATTACH]

    IMG_6772.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 12:18 AM
  7. maureen liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    Not necessarily - I don't fit into either of those groups. I'm a 60 year old who doesn't remember steam in BR days. I developed an interest both in steam and the history of the railways in my thirties. It's something that has given me enormous...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 12:06 AM
  8. JBTEvans liked Big Al's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Moderator Note The merits, or not, of 'The Roostery' are under discussion currently. Please do not post anything about it on this particular thread.

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:56 PM
  9. black5 replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    [MEDIA] For the record, not the most inspiring shot, but had eyed up the view with the Silver Jubilee Bridge in the background whenever I crossed the Mersey Gateway.

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:53 PM
  10. black5 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]

    Mainline-1.6.24-'Mersey-Express'-1.jpg Jun 1, 2024 at 11:52 PM
  11. sgthompson liked nige757's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    34067 seen passing through Oxenholme, 86259 with the tour passing Benson Hall Farm, 34067 rounding the corner from St Bees and passing through Nethertown towards Sellafield then climbing out of Dalton with plenty of assistance. [MEDIA]

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM
  12. sgthompson liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Cumbrian Coast Express 2024.

    I don't usually "do" the Cumbrian Coasts and I hadn't planned to do so today. This morning I had a job, to print two photographs, simple you might think . . . think again! The photos, that reside on Mrs W's phone had to be printed a specific...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM
  13. crusader612 liked Johnb's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    I’ve done on train sales for a loco owning group on a few railtours, while fine dining is definitely not the place to find many enthusiasts it is where the money is. The average take on souvenirs and raffle tickets is much higher than in second...

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:38 PM
  14. Johnb replied to the thread Tornado.

    The one on Clan Line is located at right angles to the rear driving real, I suppose they couldn’t do that on Tormpnado because of the tight clearances

    Jun 1, 2024 at 11:22 PM
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