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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Sadly we have had to cancel the last 5 days of Polar because of Covid and the significant staffing issues it is causing. A dissapointing end to...
    Post by: Autotank, Dec 20, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Very pleased to say that last week we won a National Railway Heritage Award for the Wallingford Canopy. We were honoured to receive the Chairman’s...
    Post by: Autotank, Dec 9, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Sadly not this year - our small operation is at full tilt delivering Polar at the moment, after Christmas we need to pack up and have a rest! In...
    Post by: Autotank, Dec 7, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    S160 on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway

    5197 about to pass under Church Bridge at Cholsey with a returning 'Polar Express' to Wallingford.
    Uploaded by: Autotank, Dec 7, 2021, 0 comments, in category: Heavy Rail
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    Isle Of Man Steam Railway

    The Isle of Mann is high on my list of places to visit. Am I right in thinking they run at more than 25mph on the steam railway and if so, what is...
    Post by: Autotank, Nov 6, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Thanks Martin, We really enjoyed running the charter and I hope we can do a few more in the future. I've seen some really brilliant pictures of a...
    Post by: Autotank, Jul 12, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Nice bit of coverage on BBC South Today. Scroll to 09:41 in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000xjk1
    Post by: Autotank, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    So proud of our little line this weekend. We officially opened the Maidenhead canopy at the new Wallingford Station on Friday with 'Railway...
    Post by: Autotank, Jun 27, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Just a quick update to say that 4612 has arrived and was in use last weekend on crew training and our sold out Father's Day trains. Thanks to...
    Post by: Autotank, Jun 22, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Steam Dreams 2021

    Guess I'll just keep an eye on Traksy on Sunday morning then. The SD website indicates a 0948 departure from Paddington.
    Post by: Autotank, Jun 4, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    Steam Dreams 2021

    Is the trip from Paddington to Southampton running this Sunday? No sign of any timings on RTT yet...
    Post by: Autotank, Jun 4, 2021 in forum: What's Going On
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Quick update as we get ready to reopen this weekend! A huge amount of work has been undertaken to get Wallingford Station ready for passenegers...
    Post by: Autotank, May 28, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    More good news from South Oxfordshire as Mark Hopwood, the GWR managing director, has agreed to become our President! "I am delighted to have...
    Post by: Autotank, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    Meanwhile on site the platform under the canopy is being prepared for stone slabs to be layed today (Saturday). The Cambrian coach body housing...
    Post by: Autotank, Dec 12, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Cholsey and Wallingford

    With work to redevelop Wallingford Station gathering pace, we need to free up siding space so a run round loop can be installed. Three vehicles...
    Post by: Autotank, Dec 12, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK