Yes it's not often you can get off your train, cross to the other side, buy at book from one of the second hand shops, grab a pint from the...
I used to go spotting at Cardiff in the late 1970s. The highlight of the day was usually the Port Talbot to Llanwern iron ore train hauled by...
Thanks for the explanation but as you say, the loco is far too clean for a 1960s look!
Just one question - does anyone know why 7802 isn't carrying nameplates?
Very enjoyable day at the gala today. Six cracking locos all in good form! Numbers were noticeably a bit down on what you'd usually expect on a...
All interesting news - did it give any indication as to when the overhaul of 34007 may be complete? It really can't come back soon enough as the...
Just seen a video of today's train. That was the correct formation - Clan Line, Diesel, POB and 12 Belmond vehicles. No diesel at the rear but...
That's a big surprise - certainly something different. I have seen and travelled behind this loco many times but never away from the Bluebell....
Totally agree - I was a bit surprised to see that they had rostered 563 on a full length train, but having had a ride behind it in both directions...
Glad to hear you got some steam today. I am fairly fussy in that I like things with a degree of historical authenticity, but I don't have the...
Yes but you can travel on the freights at most galas these days for a small extra fee. I have rather mixed feelings about that - on the one hand...
The Hall's movement from Norden to Corfe should not be required as the freight is berthed at Swanage tonight rather than Corfe Castle
Any idea what is hauling tomorrow's trip to Canterbury? Britannia maybe?
If it's to be a Weymouth themed event please could some tramlines be laid through the streets of Swanage so that trains can run down to the sea?...
There is a difference of course in that 9351 is of a class that never actually existed (although I believe drawings were done at Swindon). The...
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