26D_M's Recent Activity
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26D_M liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Good points. I volunteered on the Avon Valley for over 30 years, brilliant people in the engineering department, but only a few of them, and because of their skills, they'd get called onto other work, distracting from loco repairs and restoration...
May 1, 2026 at 9:24 PM -
26D_M liked 60017's post in the thread Steamtown Carnforth.
The 80 tank was owned by Ulrich Kroll who was the Bahn Direktor for the DB Essen area. He was a good friend to Steamtown and a contact point that allowed Peter Beet to bring the 012 pacific to 10A. I got along well with him, to the point he...
May 1, 2026 at 9:24 PM -
26D_M liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.
Gr Great to hear of reduced reliance on hired engines and a focus on the Avonside. I'll sort a donation. Additionally if you operate any fundraiser events,.I'd happily do a talk free for you, say on the Imperial Smelting Corporation Railway...
May 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM -
26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Have to correct you with the 'kids bringing mum & dad comment'! Most Harry Potter fans are in their 30's now, or even my age - the films were 20 years ago.. Daniel Radcliffe is 37 this year, my mate's wife is a massive fan and she's 42! But that...
Apr 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM -
26D_M liked 5944's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
And after a successful test run, straight into service on the 14.00!
Apr 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread RTC 2026.
It might be sold out? [Also there's a Lakelander by Saphos (60532?) same day which has now effectively become a CME due to the coast road being shut at Bransty.] Edit: as pointed out there isn't a Lakelander on 9th May, first is 23rd May. My error.
Apr 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
