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Recent Content by alexl102

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    The Gwili Railway thread

    In a recent letter to Steam Railway Magazine it was suggested that Hudswell Clark 544 from Blaenavon would be a perfect engine to completely TVR...
    Post by: alexl102, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

    I’m no fan of BR Black but it does look good. Strong suggestions that No.19 is also going BR Black…
    Post by: alexl102, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos

    Does anyone know how Littleton No.5 is coming along?
    Post by: alexl102, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Latest News

    I wondered this, although on the flip side clearly SpVR are looking after it well for it to be entrusted to them for another year.
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 22, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Hopefully one day it may accompany the un-rebuilt General Steam Navigation… loco 35011 supported by BSK 35011!
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 22, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Thanks. Apparently I need to validate my email address (haven’t used it for some years), so have requested the email to do so but it hasn’t...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 20, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Not sure if this is permitted here but does anyone know if the ‘Unofficial NYMR Forum’ on nymr.org.uk is still active? I’m having some issues...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 20, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    45163

    I understood that 35010 was being used as a background project to allow Riley's to keep staff employed & maintaining skills when they aren't...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 12, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Nene Valley Railway

    I would expect they'd have to hire in one or two as spares. If you're booking to fill 8 carriage trains and you only have 8 in service, it only...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 11, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Thought so. I've never seen photos of it there either, so I'll assume my memories are mixed up. Cheers!
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 9, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Nene Valley Railway

    Also, many railways hire in MK1s for their Christmas work, and its not as if WCRC's MK1 fleet has a full diary right now. Though going off the...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 9, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    Random question... many years ago (maybe 20 or so) did Manning Wardle Charwelton of the K&ESR visit the Gwili for a period? I'm sure I remember...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 9, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Kent & East Sussex Railway

    I know it is partly an issue of volunteer power but really how hard would it be for the Loco Dept to email/text/whatever the Social Media team at...
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 5, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    Ah, because they said ‘photo for sale on eBay also I assumed separate! Cheers
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    Thanks, I can see the map but not the photo, unless I'm being daft!
    Post by: alexl102, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction