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    Bluebell Motive Power

    No, such things do exist! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric-steam_locomotive
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 11, 2022 at 10:41 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Gwili Railway thread

    If you mean the green ones with the red stripe, they’re owned or sponsored by (I think) Felinfoel Brewery, and that livery is their choice I think
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 10, 2022 at 12:02 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Midlands Railway Trust/NHR (north GCR)

    Are the Manning Wardle and Hudswell tank engines owned by the railway or private individuals? I’m really interested in seeing these return to steam.
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:57 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Ivor…I’d love to see NER 1310 as Ivor.
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 7, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Will it head to Tenterden later in the summer or no point now? KESR seem to have a decent active fleet at the moment
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 7, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Spa Valley Railway - Latest News

    Fabulous! What a lineup. If I lived closer I’d be there!
    Post by: alexl102, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    I was going to point this out! She went to the IoW and then to Embsay as a late replacement for Caley 419 which failed just before it was due to...
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 28, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    I think Helen Turner is still a way off from what I’ve heard. Plus, I think extended steam bans in early summer is going to be the new norm to...
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 28, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    From what I’ve been told, she wasn’t right when she was released into traffic after overhaul. Guessing she was okay enough to honour the bookings...
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 28, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    That'll be 3 hired-in diesels this year alongside 37264 (due to the 25 being broken). Last year they had to hire in the pair of Cl 20s. Perhaps do...
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 27, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Industrial Loco Updates

    For anyone interested, ex-Llangollen Hudswell Clarke Jennifer has had a repaint into a really nice shade of green and is now in service on the Aln...
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Thank you. I know it had extended winter work so wasn't sure if this was its first outing.
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 27, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Flying Scotsman

    Mayflower - it's Apple Green and the numbers are almost the same!
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 26, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Was this 76079's first outing for a while?
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Flying Scotsman

    Real talk - if the Bluebell hired Clan Line or Braunton (or even 70000) and renumber it to 60103... how many non-enthusiasts would even notice? :Woot:
    Post by: alexl102, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction