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Home sought for a large machine tool-Webster Bennett Vertical Borer

Could anyone help find a home for a very large, very old machine tool? It is a Webster Bennett Vertical boring lathe, 48" dia table, from the early 1920's. It is in full working order. It is a rare survivor of a large machine tool from this...

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cymroglan liked Big Al's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

Engaging with social media, even though it would be nice to think that NP is a cut above most, is a double edged sword where 'helpful' comments are often exactly the opposite. I will be at the Spa for your Prairie at the July Gala. What's not to...

cymroglan liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

@Jonnie as well as you not being a fool, you and your small team of volunteers run a medium length, wonderful heritage railway that attracts a lot of visitors and gives a very great deal of pleasure. I've not been there for a fairly short...

cymroglan liked ghost's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

You think that Jonnie doesn't know that? He doesn't have to publish the figures here for you to (somewhat bizarrely) send to the directors of your railway. Cut the guy some slack, he's doing a great job in very challenging times.

cymroglan liked Copper-capped's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

Keep up the good work Jonnie. Your attitude towards communication is refreshing!

Evening Star liked ianh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

Has anybody seen timings for The Cathedrals Express this weekend - Castle along the Marches - whats not to like. sadly unable to travel but do need to be nr Tram Inn early afternoon...

cymroglan liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

As 34072 is based at Tunbridge Wells West, we're not paying for it to come and go. The same if for example the Class 33 goes away on hire or when the Jinty last operated.

cymroglan liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

I'm no fool, I've done this for nearly 10yrs and I'm well aware that £14k loss is a loss but when you read constantly in the press about losses equating to hundreds of thousands I thought (wrongly) that some might like to hear that it isn't all...