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banburysaint liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Needless to say I have an inbox filling with submissions for the next issue of Bluebell Times! (As running foreman last Sunday I also had a small part to play in ensuring that 80151, 72 and the carriages were left in the right place and ready to...
Apr 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM -
banburysaint liked Johnb's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
Apr 16, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
7714 has had its old grate completely removed, a new grate fully rebuilt, and is back in steam. It will re-enter traffic this afternoon. A superb effort by ESMP and the Bridgnorth staff.
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM -
banburysaint liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
So we are all set up…..Bit of a long day with lots happening late on but all is ready! As a reminder….. Loco Directions North - 75069, 7714, 813, 1450, Pug South - 71000, 7802, 4930, 13268, Judy Sets GW(4) and M(2) have no wheelchair access,...
Apr 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
banburysaint liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The GWSR Honeybourne line was a late build, one of the last in the country. It is pretty straight and level, meaning long cuttings and long embankments. It wasn't built by men with wheelbarrows ( eg Tring cutting) but by mechanical steam...
Apr 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM -
banburysaint liked jnc's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
As Alex said, it's a combination of factors: local geology and geography, and lack of geotechnical engineering knowledge (i.e. the behavior of structures constructed of piles of earth) at the time of construction. Of these, I would rate the last...
Apr 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM -
banburysaint liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Hey, that's our railway you're talking about there! I think it's accepted wisdom that the line was built quickly, and on the cheap. Combined with the particular local geology and geography, and lack of understanding at the time of construction,...
Apr 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM -
banburysaint replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
The line is contemporary with the Bicester cut off (the Chiltern line). The latter has suffered with embankment issues. This hasn't been helped by soil moisture deficits over dry summers with bands of clay being most susceptible. There is a band...
Apr 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM -
banburysaint liked Chris86's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Could be for safe access, looks like the start of a scaffold stairway with uppermost landing in place with ladder access.
Apr 15, 2026 at 5:46 PM -
banburysaint liked brmp201's post in the thread Southwold Railway.
Great video from Lawrie Rose (with an explanation of the issues): [MEDIA]
Apr 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
banburysaint liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Worth highlighting that as GWR railcar No.22 is only planned to be used on selected Saturdays (and bank holiday Monday) and the line remains completely open with a full service at weekends, those railcar services are also unaffected. The plan is...
Apr 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
banburysaint liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
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Apr 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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banburysaint liked iancawthorne's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Scaffolding started to be erected round bridge 42 today.
Apr 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
banburysaint liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I know the Grosmont Post Office team and they always try and "look after" the village in the nicest possible way. I also know from bitter experience that the NYMR Park Street Mafia deceive, distort and obfuscate at every opportunity. I wasn't at...
Apr 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM -
banburysaint liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It's certainly a lot easier getting information out of them!
Apr 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
