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ax1709cjm liked 5944's post in the thread 6201, her new lease of life..
"Spring overhaul update The main focus of the overhaul remains with the boiler with the removal of the outer wrapper fire box sides. These are to be renewed utilising modern equivalent steels to replace the original nickel steel plate that is...
Apr 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM -
ax1709cjm liked SebWelsh's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The WSR Gala Planning Team is excited to announce one final surprise guest for the Spring Steam Spectacular event next weekend (Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May)! Events are of course not just about the visiting locomotives, so how about a visiting...
Apr 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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ax1709cjm liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Haulwen out on a loaded test
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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ax1709cjm liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
At last. . . the scaffolding is down (after about 4 years!) and the renovated Oswestry Station building is revealed. A new roof and repaired stonework. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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ax1709cjm liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Great achievement by the Erlestoke Manor Fund to have both their manors double heading on the valley today, likely the last time for a while, with 7812 off to Somerset for an extended loan. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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ax1709cjm liked Wagoniester's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
A perfect chance moment yesterday of 13809 heading towards Weybourne, failing to spook a grazing deer in the field below. [ATTACH]
Apr 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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ax1709cjm liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
More progress on #713/604. [ATTACH] We are awaiting the delivery of two new floor sheet sections and the start of inside welding. Meanwhile we are also passing on skills and tips to one of our younger members of the team. [ATTACH]
Apr 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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ax1709cjm liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Great Central Railway General Matters.
There is the Spring Diesel Gala coming up at the end of the month and a lot of work is being done to create an impressive locomotive line up.....just to give a taster... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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ax1709cjm liked M59137's post in the thread Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
Possibly missed by many observers online was the public launch of the first half of the Derby Lightweight Railcar (M79612) over the Twin Peaks gala last weekend. The restoration quality from a gutted shell is astonishing, 10/10, and most fitting...
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM -
ax1709cjm liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
No surprise I spent another day at the Bluebell Railway today. And why not with three SR locos on the roster, all in 1960s BR livery and numbering (I presume 1958 for 32424). And eight uphill workings scheduled for the day. Better than many...
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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ax1709cjm liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thanks for the recommendation - we did exactly this and it was a lovely walk, would thoroughly recommend it for anybody thinking of adding a stroll to a visit to the Spa Valley (the path past Harrison Rocks is not on Google Maps so if anybody...
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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ax1709cjm liked CJS's post in the thread Quorn Wagons website.
On Monday of last week many of us enjoyed a charter on the GCR with D6700 running with a mixed rake of Quorn Wagon & Wagon's finest stock - all superbly restored and such a joy to see them out and about on the line so often! [IMG]
Apr 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
