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  1. andrewshimmin liked 45669's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    I've just got back from ten days in North Wales, so I've got a video or three to edit and upload to YouTube. Here's the first two: [MEDIA] [MEDIA] TTFN, Ron.

    May 13, 2024 at 9:02 AM
  2. andrewshimmin liked daveannjon's post in the thread Caroline of 1861 on the Mainline in Norway.

    [MEDIA] Marvelous effort and a fine rake of old coaches, although I couldn't spot the CDL! Need to get that Bloomer finished...

    May 8, 2024
  3. andrewshimmin liked SG-Canada's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    Well, we had a wonderful ride up and down from Blaneau on the Mountain Spirit, and then I hopped in the car to do some gentle chasing to get a few shots away from the train and stations (mostly). It felt like they had some operational...

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  4. andrewshimmin liked Karlh's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    Some footage from this year's charters and service trains around them. [MEDIA]

    May 8, 2024
  5. andrewshimmin liked 62440's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

    And the sun shone too. [ATTACH]

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  6. andrewshimmin liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

    I'm assuming Dougal is on its way to Sittingbourne. It's currently at Ruislip Lido Railway on the back of a lorry, while Sherpa from Fairbourne Railway is being unloaded for the RLR gala. RLR Livestream: [MEDIA]

    May 8, 2024
  7. andrewshimmin liked tony51's post in the thread Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

    Vintage (GW and Austrian) trains this weekend. https://wllr.org.uk/events/vintage-weekend/

    May 8, 2024
  8. andrewshimmin liked SG-Canada's post in the thread News from The Talyllyn.

    We had planned on stopping to at least see a service train return, and visit the gift shop, but timing meant we arrived just before 2pm and were able to take the last train of the day up the line and back. Wonderful trip, nice to say I’ve been to...

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  9. andrewshimmin liked marshall5's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    The fitting shop floor at Steamport (Southport 27C) was made of the wooden centres from Mansell wheels. Ray.

    May 8, 2024
  10. andrewshimmin liked torgormaig's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    I was there on Bank Holiday Monday (1/4/24) and agree with Stephen about the excellence of the museum display. The floor is notable in that it consists of loose individual wooden blocks providing a very smoothe surface. I've no idea how durable...

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  11. andrewshimmin liked SG-Canada's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.

    While we had not planned on stopping at the Vale of Rheidol, timing cooperated for us to visit the new museum yesterday, and it is simply gorgeous. The wooden floor of boards on end is brilliant, the whole building is well designed, and a great...

    May 8, 2024
  12. andrewshimmin liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..

    The new planning application is now open for comments. https://planning.agileapplications.co.uk/snowdonia/application-details/19688?fbclid=IwAR3FuhphEnu3pySo_KUbW8h5Xj1Nvnotj2K1QTy-50Nmg0s9lzhHrHD5n0E Perhaps you might like to consider a message...

    May 8, 2024